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9 months
Face-to-Face 15 hrs / week; Distance 5 hrs / week
Blended (Face-to-Face and Distance) · 20 hours per week (15 hrs face-to-face + 5 hrs distance)
Monthly (you may commence any Monday)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Gold Coast
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Apply work health and safety practices
Learn how to apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including implementing safe work practices, participating in risk assessment and control, and following emergency procedures in the creative industries.
Interpret and respond to a design brief
Learn how to interpret and creatively respond to a design brief by integrating the creative, communication and planning processes.
Process photo images
Learn how to interpret and creatively respond to a design brief by integrating the creative, communication and planning processes.
Integrate colour theory and design processes
Learn how to communicate concepts and ideas through the use of colour by experimenting with selected materials, tools and equipment.
Explore the use of colour
Have fun and learn how to communicate concepts and ideas through the use of colour by experimenting with selected materials, tools and equipment.
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice
Learn about and research pioneers in the photography industry and explore current and emerging trends.
Participate in collaborative creative projects
Contributing to project set-up and development as well as using technical skills, tools, materials and equipment to assist in the projects realisation.
Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work
Develop and discuss ideas for your creative work and take part in critical and informed discussion with others.
Capture photographic images
Learn how to apply a high level of self-motivation, discipline and an entrepreneurial attitude when pursuing work opportunities.
Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge
Learn how to establish, maintain and improve client relationships and actively participate in networks to support attainment of key business outcomes.
Capture images in response to a brief
Learn to use light and shoot photos in a variety of contexts, including the fashion industry, advertising, live entertainment and screen and media.
Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
Learn to use light and shoot photos in a variety of contexts, including the fashion industry, advertising, live entertainment and screen and media.
Build and maintain business relationships
Learn how to initiate interpersonal communication with clients, establish management strategies and maintain ongoing relationships with customers and your network.
Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
Learn photo storage and manipulation techniques in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop and apply these skills to your own photography.
Store and maintain finished creative work
Learn how to output images digitally and ensure privacy and other legal requirements are met.
Articulate, present and debate ideas
Learn how to articulate, present and debate ideas in a broader life context using creative techniques in order to provoke response, reaction and critical discussion.
Common Questions
You will need to purchase a DSLR camera body or similar (preferably Canon or Nikon) as an essential requirement, with a tripod and camera flash (such as Canon 430EX/580EX or Nikon SB700/SB900) being preferable. You will also need your own laptop computer with a current Adobe Creative Cloud Suite subscription. Please note that students are required to purchase these items at their own expense.
The course runs for 38 weeks in total, broken down as 26 weeks of study, 3 weeks of supervised study, and 9 weeks of holidays. Start dates are monthly — you may commence any Monday. Students who do not start on a preferred start date will complete orientation and then commence class at the start of the next unit.
Students must pass a minimum of one of the following English requirements: an Upper Intermediate Certificate or higher, a Certificate IV level or higher qualification in Australia, IELTS 5.5–6, FCE Grade B or C, CAE 160–179, TOEFL 72–94, TOEIC 400–485 (listening) and 385–450 (reading), or the Entrepreneur Education English Test achieving at least Upper Intermediate level. All English evidence must be within a 2-year validity period.
You may be eligible for Credit Transfers if you hold the same unit(s) from another provider. To be eligible, you must present your certified qualification at the enrolment stage together with the completed 'Course Credit Form'. Once assessed, you will be notified of the outcome. Should your achieved units be equivalent, your CoE/course duration will be reduced according to the amount of time needed to complete the outstanding units.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging can pursue roles such as Freelance Photographer, Photography Assistant, or Photography Store Assistant, gaining the practical, theoretical and creative skills to begin a career in the photography industry.
Application
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