Design

Undergraduate Certificate of Photography

CRICOS 121039A
Billy Blue
Undergraduate Certificate of Photography

What is an Undergraduate Certificate of Photography?

The Undergraduate Certificate of Photography is your first step into photography. With a focus on camera operation, lighting and digital imaging, you'll build the essential skills to create professional still imagery and set yourself up for further study or entry-level creative work.
This course is all about getting the basics right. You'll learn camera operation, exposure and composition, and explore how natural and artificial light shapes mood, form and meaning in your images. You'll also get hands-on with digital imaging workflows, including file management and editing with Adobe Lightroom. Through guided projects, you'll start to understand how visual choices shape meaning, building the confidence to plan, present and talk about your own work.

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Learning outcomes

  • Operate a camera with confidence, understanding exposure, composition and control. 
  • Understand how lighting and visual choices impact an image. 
  • Explore digital imaging workflows using Adobe Lightroom.
Adobe

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You'll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you're studying Design with us and for six months post graduation.

Study mode
Online, On campus, Blended
Campus locations*
Sydney, Online
Student
Domestic
International
Course duration
2 trimesters full time, 1 year part time, 1 trimester accelerated
Start date
15 Feb 2027
31 May 2027
13 Sep 2027
Fee & scholarships

This is an AQF Level 5 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd T/A Billy Blue College of Design.

*For more details on international student study options.

Undergraduate Certificate of Photography Zachary Maalouf student work
Zachary Maalouf
IndustryReady
Learn from practicing designers
Learn from practicing photographers
Gain the commercial skills required to run or work in a professional photography practice.
Access studio space and equipment
Access studio space and equipment
Get hands-on with the tools of the trade including DSLR cameras, lighting and gear with free studio access.
Learn the digital tools of the trade

Learn the digital tools of the trade

Get hands-on with the software photographers rely on, including Adobe Lightroom, to edit and refine your images. 

Subjects and units

Delivered both on campus and online, this course comprises of 4 core subjects, each subject requiring 10 hours of study per week (made up of classes and self-directed study). Assessments may include activity-based assignments or online quizzes. There are no formal exams.

Requirements

Complete the four core subjects listed below.
  • Intro to Photography and Media Studies | MDP101
  • Foundations of Photography | PPI101 
  • Digital Imaging | PPI102
  • Light and Lighting | PPI103

Technology

Learn with industry standard technologies

International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. For more information, visit Study in Australia.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year). For the latest information on study locations, please check the entry requirements flyer.

Study pathways

Torrens University offers undergraduate and postgraduate students with flexible entry options and study pathways. Whether you prefer a full program or a modular approach, we can tailor your studies to your needs. Start your journey with an undergraduate certificate or diploma or grow your career with a bachelor degree.

Need more help?

Let us customise a study plan and pathway for you.

Undergraduate

  • Diploma courses ( 4 options )
    • Diploma of Photography and Content Creation

      CRICOS 121036D

      View course
    • Advanced Diploma of Photography and Content Creation

      CRICOS 121035E

      View course
    • Diploma of Design

      CRICOS 094008C

      View course
    • Diploma of Media Production

      CRICOS 121037C

      View course
  • Bachelor courses ( 2 options )
    • Bachelor of Communication Design

      CRICOS 090295A

      View course
    • Bachelor of Media Production and Communication

      CRICOS 121038B

      View course

Entry details

Fees

Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.

FEE-HELP

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Learn more about fees and FEE-HELP

Scholarships

If you are truly passionate about Design and Creative Technology, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of Design and Creative Technology scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the Design and Creative Technology industry:

Admission criteria

No minimum entry requirement or ATAR needed.

Admission to this course is available to students who have not met the published requirements for admission into Torrens University Undergraduate programs. Students will normally be required to complete a Readiness Assessment Test to determine the level of academic readiness for study as a guide.

Fees

Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options.

Fee payment

Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.

Scholarships

We want you to have the best possible chance to succeed, which is why we offer a range of financial scholarships to support our international students during their study journey.

Admission criteria

Before you begin your course application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements below.

Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent

OR

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma

Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent
OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment. Contact the International Admissions team for more information.

How to apply

Frequently asked questions

  • What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?
  • What if  I don’t meet the entry criteria for a degree?
  • Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
  • Can I get course credit for previous experience?
  • What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?
  • How do I apply for a scholarship?

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