Course Details

Qualification

Diploma

Study Load

Full Time

Study Mode

Online

Course Location

Australian Capital Territory

Canberra Institute of Technology

Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging (CUA50920)

If you’re looking for a professional career as a Photographer or Digital content creator, the Diploma in Photography and Digital Imaging is the ideal place to start. It allows students to experience a wide range of photographic genres, including, but not limited to; fashion, advertising, food, travel, architecture, vehicles, documentary, drone, media and portrait photography. Students go on to specialise in their chosen field, producing industry ready folio’s and exhibition standard work. Students are trained in the colour management of digital imaging workflows, technical and creative imaging specialities, motion video and drone photography. There are also opportunities to engage in industry experiences, field trips, site visits and mentoring.

Students move into the Diploma following their successful completion of the Cert IV in Photography or can apply for direct entry via a Portfolio interview, if they have a broad industry background.

Likely Job Outcome:

This qualification reflects the role of people who apply a broad range of skills in photo imaging, including lighting, image capture, enhancements, manipulation and output. They work in job roles, such as:
– digital content creator
– self-employed photographer
– government photographer
– cultural institution photographer
– digitisor
– 2nd, or assistant photographer
– photographers assistant
– photo store specialist
– studio assistant