Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks Academic requirements There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . All applicants must submit the selection task Applicants who are seeking admission on the basis of an approved RMIT pathway will be able to indicate this in the selection task and submit. All other applicants must complete and submit the selection task requirements. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks All applicants must submit the selection task Applicants who are seeking admission on the basis of an approved RMIT pathway will be able to indicate this in the selection task and submit. All other applicants must complete and submit the selection task requirements. Applications are assessed in the order that they are received until the selection task date below, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this course, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Semester 1, 2027 Semester 2, 2027 Semester 1, 2027 Semester 1, 2027 Selection task date The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application. Application type Register and submit the selection task by All applications 5 February 2027 Apply now and submit your selection task Selection task requirements Applicants must demonstrate the application of technical skills and knowledge equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 4 or above in photography and digital imaging, visual arts or design. Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience or formal study. The selection task has 3 options: RMIT previous studies External qualification Folio with supporting evidence. Applicants only need to complete the section most relevant to their qualification(s) and experience. RMIT previous studies If you have successfully completed, or are due to complete at the end of the current RMIT semester, one of the following RMIT University courses, you must submit your selection task so that your eligibility and application will be assessed based on the approved RMIT pathway course: C4415 Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging C4373 Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging External qualification If you have successfully completed, or are due to complete at the end of the current semester, one of the following nationally recognised qualifications, you must submit your selection task so that your eligibility and application will be assessed based on the approved external qualification: CUA41120 Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging CUA41115 Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging Folio Please provide a folio consisting of a minimum of 8 images showing a variety of digital imaging outcomes including, but not limited to, studio lighting, Photoshop and/or post-production examples. Submission instructions Upload your folio as a single PDF (maximum size 10MB). Please ensure to include the page number, and your full name and application number on each page. OR Provide a URL to your folio (please provide a password if applicable). All images must be contained and visible on one webpage. Supporting evidence Upload any other supporting evidence to demonstrate previous or current experience in the creative industries. Supporting documents may include, but are not limited to: a Certificate of Completion and transcript of results for a related creative industries qualification (e.g. visual arts, fashion, design). a Statement of Attainment or transcript of results for partial completion of prior studies in photography or a related creative industries qualification. a detailed resume outlining your formal and/or volunteer experience in the industry. a detailed personal statement regarding your experience in photography (Maximum 250 words). Submission instructions Upload your documents (maximum size 5MB). OR Provide a URL if hosted online (please provide a password if applicable). Semester 2, 2027 Semester 2, 2027 Selection task details and submission dates will be available early March 2027. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed the RMIT Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging or an equivalent qualification. You may also be considered if you have an industry experience equivalent to a Certificate IV in photography and photo imaging, visual arts, or design. Note : Applicants applying via industry experience must present a supporting folio that demonstrates a variety of lighting and digital post-production techniques. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks Pre-selection kit: You are required to submit a completed pre-selection kit (PDF 548KB) along with your application. Please note: Pre-selection kit is only required for applicants applying for direct entry on the basis of industry experience. English language requirements To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 50 (with minimum of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 42 (with no communication band less than 36) C1 Advanced: minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Upper Intermediate at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career As a graduate of this diploma, you will have the skills to pursue a career in a range of industries. You may work as a freelance photographer in commercial, advertising, editorial, fashion, food, wedding, portrait, sports, travel, stock library, illustrative, and scientific and technical photography. You can also start a career as a photographic assistant or technician in any of these fields, or in professional image retouching, digital image operation, events and corporate photography, or media and documentary photography. <div