Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging - CUA50920

Further develop your creative practice and hone your photography skills in this practical, industry-led diploma.

In the Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging, you will have the opportunity to further develop your artistic practice and hone your creative skills.

Designed to build practical and highly transferrable skills across a range of industry contexts, including commercial, advertising, documentary, editorial, institutional and fine art photography, this qualification will teach you to:

• interpret photo imaging assignment briefs
• consult with clients to refine objectives of photo imaging assignments
• select the appropriate tools to capture images, including types of camera, image recording media, lighting, post-capture processing and outputs
• work from a studio or in a range of locations
• employ aesthetic, conceptual, compositional and technical skills to realise photo imaging outcomes, and
• utilise a range of traditional, contemporary and emergent technologies in the capture, preparation and distribution of images.

As a graduate of this diploma, you will have a sound theoretical and practical knowledge base, and the skills to use a range of specialised and technical skills to plan, execute and evaluate photography and photo imaging services.

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.

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Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

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