Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

This subject aims to introduce students to the foundations of photo imaging and to develop comprehensive technical skills of operating a digital camera and build experience in taking pictures under a range of conditions. A percentage of time is devoted to students receiving feedback on their recently taken images and learning to give constructive criticism to their peers, enabling them to start seeing and thinking like a photographer. Students are also introduced to primary principles of moving image/video creation.

Assessment Tasks: Online Test, Photographic Images and Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

The purpose of this subject is to establish principles and practices for working with and enhancing digital images. This includes understanding the technical properties of images, using various software tools for managing their cataloguing, editing, processing and storage whilst employing efficient workflows. Within the subject, students will research and experiment with manipulation and enhancement strategies in the pursuit of a personal creative style that can be applied to images captured. Students will be assessed based on their editing techniques and the ability to manage digital assets.

Assessment Tasks: Photographic Images and Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, students are introduced to the properties of light and its evaluation, measurement and control in photo capture. Students learn basic techniques of lighting, including how to identify and manipulate the colour, quantity, and quality and direction of light. Insights into the emotive nature of lighting will be gained, giving students the skills to creatively modify and apply light in a range of studio and location settings for both Photography and video.

Assessment Tasks: Workbook, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject serves as an introduction to communicating with imagery.

Students explore theories of visual communication as tools to develop their own visual language. They will gain skills in observation, idea generation, and effective visual communication in the context of photography and moving image.

Students will also study the history and evolution of photography including the origins of moving image acknowledging the major influences and commentators of the industry.

Assessment Tasks: Workbook, Report, Online Test

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject focuses on the foundational skills required for video production in a commercial context. The workflow of developing video media for screen is introduced, along with each stage of the video production process. Students are tasked with developing a variety of creative responses to commercial briefs within different genres. The subject explores the necessary skills in camera-based production, the fundamentals of lighting, sound design and video editing. Students are also introduced to fundamental title sequences in the post-production phase.

Assessment Tasks: Video, Production Material

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, students further explore advanced digital image techniques and a suite of editing software related to the photo imaging industry. They will also gain knowledge into colour theory and colour management workflows, and manage colour consistency from capture through to output in a digital production environment.

Pre-requisite: IDI100 Digital Imaging

Assessment Tasks: Photographic Images, Print and Report, Digital Artwork

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, students explore the different types of portrait photography, looking at various approaches and techniques. They will further explore advanced artificial lighting and manipulation of natural light. Students also get to plan and carry out a portraiture shoot and study the business side of professional photography including: promotion; marketing; invoicing; and client relations.

Pre-requisite: ILL100 Light and Lighting

Assessment Tasks: Report, Photographic Project

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, students are introduced to the main genres of commercial photography. Students consider how to interpret, plan and execute a commercial brief in the context of a client's needs and expectations. Building on DPPILL100 (Light and Lighting) students further develop their lighting skills for a range of commercial applications.

Pre-requisite: ILL100 Light and Lighting

Assessment Tasks: Photographic Works, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject develops the students’ storytelling techniques in the context of editorial and social documentary photography. Students develop skills in the visual narrative as well as pitching techniques - understanding the editorial 'audience' as a pre-cursor to producing a documentary narrative for a proposed publication. Students gain an understanding of the needs and expectations of editorial clients as well as effective working strategies for media photographers.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Workbook, Photography Project, Reflective Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject students learn about the business of photography, freelance work and how to charge and market yourself effectively. Topics include self-promotion, strategies to run an effective sustainable business and the importance of soft-skills within the business context.

Students also research trends and emerging technologies that could affect or create opportunities within the market place; looking at ways to exploit these opportunities and build entrepreneurial attitudes to assist them.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject is designed to provide students with professional experience in an area related to their field of study or the career they are working towards. Within the framework of an industry brief in conjunction with an industry client, students will learn how to unpack a defined challenge into achievable outcomes and use this framework to guide the creative process and final deliverable. Students will develop presentation techniques and objectively respond to constructive criticism and feedback. This experience will enhance work-ready skills and allow students to see first-hand how their learning translates into practice.

Assessment Tasks: Photographic Work, Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject students begin to develop their folio for graduation. Utilising a suitable media (e.g. print, web or video), students explore innovative ideas and options to best plan, develop and present their works to other professionals and clients. Students will have a chance to identify and explore their own personal style and engage in self-evaluation before seeking and applying feedback from industry professionals.

Assessment Tasks: Design Project, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online