Design

Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Cricos Code: 094246M

What is a Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging?

The Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging will launch your career in photography. Stating with the basic essentials, you will develop your technical and conceptual skills. And throughout the course, you’ll explore which photographic direction suits you and how to develop your own style. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical experience you need to start your own business or land a great job in a photography studio or agency. Combine your expertise as a photographer with your passions and interests, and choose from a variety of career opportunities – in advertising and documentary, wedding, food, portraits, fashion, architecture, beauty, and so much more.

Billy Blue College of Design courses are delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E.

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Key Information

Where can I study

Where can I study

Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

International students must not enrol into any more than a third or 33% of online subjects over their course and must study at least one subject that is face to face in each trimester. All face to face courses are also available for online mode of delivery. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided assurance that exceptions will be made to the usual face-to-face learning requirements.

Start Dates

Next intake is on 29 Mar 2021

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Workload

10 hours per subject, per week. International students on a student visa are required to study full time, i.e. the student must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year.

Course Duration

Full-time accelerated: 1 year

Full-time: 1.5 years

Part-time: 3 years

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Why Study At Torrens?

It’s study that suits you, with flexible online delivery taught by leading industry experienced lecturers, to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your career goals.

FLEXIBILITY TO SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE

You control your workload, choose to study full-time, part-time, or accelerate your study to graduate sooner. You will always be supported, whether you are studying on-campus or online.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU GRADUATE?
As a graduate you’ll have a wealth of career opportunities available to you:
  • Commercial Photography (for traditional and online media)
  • Advertising/Editorial
  • News and Documentary Photojournalism
  • Fashion
  • Product
  • Architecture and Interiors
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SET FOR SUCCESS
We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure your long-term success in your career or entrepreneurial venture. Our academics are highly qualified and include practising industry leaders, while our Success Coaches are available for industry coaching and strength capability. We will support you in every step of your study with us.

"Take advantage of all this course has to offer."

- Jennifere Thompson, Graduate of Diploma of Photo Imaging
Explore all genres in the course. Always strive towards producing your best work. Don’t settle for mediocre, as you will only be letting yourself down. Take the advice from the tutors; and pick their brains, as they’ve all been in your shoes.
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Course Overview

If you’re a keen photographer who’s ready to take your skills to the next level and perhaps make photography your career, this diploma course will be perfect for you. It will give you a broad base of generalist photo imaging knowledge and experience. Interweaving theory and practice, you will gain skills in using software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Premiere, as well as the know-how to use equipment such as DSLR cameras, studio lighting, video rigs, and more. You’ll explore both still image and video formats, and learn real workplace procedures so you have the confidence to manage many types of photography assignments from start to finish. With exercises grounded in industry practice and access to studio spaces even outside of class hours, you can refine your skills and experiment with different techniques. Guided by lecturers who are professional photographers, you’ll identify and explore your own personal style. And all the work you produce in the course will help build your professional portfolio – putting the spotlight on your creativity to impress clients or potential employers. You will graduate as a curious, independent thinker with the skills that you need to experiment with photography in different ways. As smart, passionate photographers, our graduates never stop learning and developing their own style.
Learning Outcomes:
  • Identify and explore your own personal style and build a professional portfolio;
  • Explore both still image and video formats
  • Learn real workplace skills so you have the confidence to manage many types of photography assignments from start to finish.

What you'll study

Core Units
DPPICO200 Commercial Photography

How you'll study

DYNAMIC CAMPUSES

DYNAMIC CAMPUSES

No matter where you study, you are welcome to access state-of-the-art campuses in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. We have designed our learning spaces to promote collaboration and engagement. All of our campuses are located in convenient and vibrant inner city neighbourhoods.
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SUCCESS COACHES

SUCCESS COACHES

Success coaches are industry and education experts who want you to get the best leverage out of your natural talents.
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Personalise Your Course

Institute this qualification was awarded
Any
Subjects Credited
8 of 8
Credit Points
80 of 80
Credit Agreement
Qualification
Institution this qualification was awarded …
Subjects Credited
Credit Points
Credit Agreement
CUA50915 (and superseded CUV50411) - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging
Any
8 of 8
80 of 80
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Fees & Scholarships

Find out more about course fees and financial support – and for personalised advice, just ask.

Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.

HOW CAN I PAY?

PAYMENT OPTIONS

1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)

FEE HELP

If you are an eligible student you may choose to defer some, or all, of your tuition fees through FEE-HELP. And as we are a university you can also take advantage of no loan fees on FEE-HELP when you study with us.
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SCHOLARSHIPS

Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
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Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended option however the fully online option is available for offshore international students.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS
Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
FEE HELP
If you are an eligible student you may choose to defer some, or all, of your tuition fees through FEE-HELP. And as we are a university you can also take advantage of no loan fees on FEE-HELP when you study with us.
VIEW FEE HELP OPTIONS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended option however the fully online option is available for offshore international students.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer
2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS

Can I Apply

Before you get started with your course application, check you meet all the requirements listed below.

  • Australian Year 12 or equivalent or higher qualification


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If you do not meet the requirements

You can apply through Special Entry;
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake study at the required level:
  • Broadly relevant work experience (documented e.g. CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
  • Formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
  • Written submission to demonstrate reasonable prospect of success; OR
  • Discipline specific portfolio (art and/or design).
  • Australian Year 12 or equivalent; and
  • Academic IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.
  • Australian Year 12 or equivalent or higher qualification


View full course admission information
If you do not meet the requirements

You can apply through Special Entry;
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake study at the required level:
  • Broadly relevant work experience (documented e.g. CV), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
  • Formal, informal or non-formal study, completed or partially completed, demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success; OR
  • Written submission to demonstrate reasonable prospect of success; OR
  • Discipline specific portfolio (art and/or design).
  • Australian Year 12 or equivalent; and
  • Academic IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.

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Applying to Torrens is easy. Pick your start date, decide how you’d like to study, then apply online or give us a call and we’ll do it for you.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We prepare international students with the skills and knowledge to be employment-ready, communicate and collaborate with diverse cultures and graduate with a perspective to gain global learning experiences.

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