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On campus / International · Full time, 3 days per week (South Bank) | Full time, 2 days per week Monday, Tuesday (Nambour)
27 Jan 2027 (South Bank) | 01 Feb 2027 (Nambour)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Student Information
Tuition Fee
South Bank: Concession $13,125 · Subsidised $14,385 · Full fee $18,585 | Nambour: Concession $10,065 · Subsidised $11,325 · Full fee $15,540
Duration
1 year (South Bank) or 9 months (Nambour)
Intakes
27 Jan 2027 (South Bank) | 01 Feb 2027 (Nambour)
Study Mode
On campus
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the integrity and effectiveness of colour across digital imaging devices.
Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, implement and evaluate the role of visual communication theory in photo imaging work.
Research and apply photo imaging trends and emerging technologies
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate photo imaging trends and emerging technologies and assess their creative and commercial applications.
Explore and apply photo lighting techniques
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce creative photo images using photo lighting techniques.
Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create multiplatform advertisements for the communication of a product, service or idea to consumers.
Work with photomedia in creative practice
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with any type of photomedia professional creative practice.
Research and apply light and colour
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop own ideas about light and colour for integration into a body of creative work.
Produce innovative digital images
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to experiment with digital imaging techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice.
Provide freelance services
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work as an independent operator within the creative arts industry. This includes promoting self to potential clients, negotiating work arrangements, managing financial and business aspects of services, and undertaking strategic planning.
Capture photographic images
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to capture photographic images using different techniques and camera technologies. It involves preparing for image capture, previewing the image, reviewing and enhancing to meet project requirements and finalising the image capture process.
Make illustrative photo images for publication and display
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce illustrative images that communicate concepts, ideas and information in ways to evoke emotive responses in the viewer.
Produce commercial photo images
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, shoot and produce commercial photo images.
Provide photographic portrait services
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce portrait images for personal, family or corporate collections.
Produce media photo images
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, produce and review photo images for media services.
Develop sustainability of own professional practice
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish goals for own professional practice and determine how your practice can be developed in a sustainable way. All aspects of sustainability, such as individual, social, environmental and economic, should be considered.
Present a body of own creative work
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use creative, technical and project management skills to produce a professional and innovative presentation of own creative work.
Refine printmaking techniques
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, select and experiment with a broad range of printmaking techniques to refine and apply to individual print work.
Common Questions
You will be required to have access to and bring to class: a portable external hard drive (500MB minimum), a 35mm DSLR camera or mirrorless camera with two interchangeable lenses that can be operated manually for shutter speed, aperture and focus (for the purpose of the qualification the Nikon D850 or D750 or a Canon 650D or 5D meet the minimum standards required), a colour checker passport for use with the camera, Black White 35mm Film ISO 400 minimum 24 frames (such as Kodak Tmax400, Kodak Tri X 400TX, Ilford HP5 plus, or Ilford Delta 400), and a 35mm film camera if you can source one. Throughout the duration of the program, you may also be required to incur printing costs up to the value of $500.
Yes. Successful completion of your Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging will give you guaranteed entry into a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Visual Arts) with the University of Canberra, delivered on TAFE Queensland's South Bank campus. In many cases, completing one of TAFE Queensland's diplomas may also give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of their partner universities.
Fees vary by campus and eligibility. At South Bank, fees are: Concession $13,125, Subsidised $14,385, and Full Fee $18,585. At Nambour, fees are: Concession $10,065, Subsidised $11,325, and Full Fee $15,540. For international students studying at South Bank, the total course fee is $22,600. Payment options include upfront payment, a payment plan, and VET Student Loans (with a $19,290 cap) for eligible full fee-paying domestic students.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Assessments are conducted on-campus.
As part of this diploma qualification, you may have the opportunity to participate in industry-relevant work experience placements. These placements are designed to enhance practical skills and provide valuable insights into real-world professional environments. Please note: eligibility for work experience is contingent upon you demonstrating satisfactory academic progress throughout the course.
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