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Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Want to study and start your career in the exciting world of professional photography? Enrol in our photography and photo imaging course and you’ll develop the technical and theoretical skills to get started.

You can also take this course as part of a dual qualification with our Diploma of Graphic Design.

You’ll learn to plan, capture and evaluate photographic imagery. You’ll apply design theory and develop the ability to critically analyse and synthesise relevant information. Plus, create your own folio from a range of projects including commercial, domestic portrait, media, wedding, illustrative, institutional and art photography. This will help you demonstrate your work to employers and clients.

In this course, you will cover topics including:

  • media
  • commercial, technical, illustrative and pre-press images
  • photo imaging history
  • trends and practice
  • concept development
  • colour management
  • how to present a body of work
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National Code CUA50915
CRICOS Code 097279M
Study Areas Art & Design
Study Level Diploma
Course Type International TAFE Course
Campuses Box Hill Campus​​

Tuition Fee Type Estimated Annual Fee
International Fee $13,400.00
Service Fees Estimated Annual Fees
Service & Amenities* $155.00
Core Skills Support** $75.00
Annual Material Fees $420.00
Retain Course Items*** No fee applies


* Does not apply to VETiS or Short course students.

** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.

***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).

Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic). A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

For other accepted tests, please visit the English Language Requirements page.

January and July

Full time: 1 year

Box Hill

You must have:

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may apply for the Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging and then reapply for entry into this course.

PRE-TRAINING REVIEW

To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs the Institute and CAE will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.

A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

If you study this course as part of a dual qualification with the Diploma of Graphic Design, you can apply for entry into the Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design with the aim of applying for further study in a university degree program.

Direct entry. See how to apply or contact the international office.

 

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5

After successful completion of this course you may wish to pursue career opportunities such as retail, commercial, domestic portrait, media, wedding, illustrative, institutional and art photography.

This course is comprised of 17 units (3 core and 14 electives) delivered over two semesters, with 6 or 7 subjects per semester.

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CUAPHI501 APPLY VISUAL COMMUNICATION THEORY TO PHOTO IMAGING PRACTICE 45.0

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CUAPHI502 RESEARCH AND APPLY PHOTO IMAGING TRENDS 45.0

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CUAPHI513 EMPLOY COLOUR MANAGEMENT IN A DIGITAL IMAGING WORKPLACE 45.0

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CUAPPR503 PRESENT A BODY OF OWN CREATIVE WORK 60.0

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CUAPHI514 PREPARE DIGITAL IMAGES FOR PRE-PRESS PROCESSING 45.0

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CUADIG405 PRODUCE INNOVATIVE DIGITAL IMAGES 50.0

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CUADIG508 REFINE DIGITAL ART TECHNIQUES 80.0

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CUAPHI505 PRODUCE COMMERCIAL PHOTO IMAGES 50.0

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CUAPHI507 PRODUCE MEDIA PHOTO IMAGES 50.0

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CUAPHI510 PRODUCE TECHNICAL PHOTO IMAGES 55.0

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CUAPHI511 MAKE ILLUSTRATIVE PHOTO IMAGES FOR PUBLICATION AND DISPLAY 45.0

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BSBIPR401 USE AND RESPECT COPYRIGHT 50.0

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BSBDES501 IMPLEMENT DESIGN SOLUTIONS 60.0

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CUAACD503 SELECT AND REFINE A SPECIALISED DRAWING TECHNIQUE 45.0

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CUAACD506 REFINE 2-D DESIGN IDEAS AND PROCESSES 70.0

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CUADIG403 CREATE USER INTERFACES 50.0

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CUAIND401 EXTEND EXPERTISE IN SPECIALIST CREATIVE FIELDS 45.0

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BSBCRT501 ORIGINATE AND DEVELOP CONCEPTS 30.0

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BSBDES403 DEVELOP AND EXTEND DESIGN SKILLS AND PRACTICE 30.0

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CUAACD501 REFINE DRAWING AND OTHER VISUAL REPRESENTATION TOOLS 70.0

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CUAGRD501 RESEARCH VISUAL COMMUNICATION HISTORY AND THEORY 55.0

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CUAGRD502 PRODUCE GRAPHIC DESIGNS FOR 2-D AND 3-D APPLICATIONS 60.0

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CUAGRD503 PRODUCE TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN SOLUTIONS 60.0

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CUAGRD504 CREATE AND MANIPULATE GRAPHICS 60.0

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CUAGRD505 DESIGN AND MANIPULATE COMPLEX LAYOUTS 65.0

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CUAGRD506 DEVELOP GRAPHIC DESIGN PRACTICE TO MEET INDUSTRY NEEDS 60.0

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CUAACD507 REFINE 3-D DESIGN IDEAS AND PROCESSES 70.0

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CUAILL501 DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL ILLUSTRATIONS 70.0

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