Diploma of Photoimaging

Where this course may lead

This course prepares you for a career as a photographer across a range of industry contexts including commercial, domestic portrait, media, wedding, illustrative, and institutional photography.

What you learn

You learn about the vocational and business skills you need to become an independent photographer. You develop skills including the provision of media, wedding, and technical photo images. You also learn how to present your work, manage budgets and financial plans, and how to promote your products and services.

Delivery method and course duration

Course duration 1 year.

Course mode Full-time.

Entry requirements

There are no formal pre-requisites for this qualification. However, some units require pre-requisite knowledge and skills. Please contact the department for further information.

Assessment

The level of competency you develop from your training will be assessed using the following methods:

• Observation, questioning, and practical demonstrations. You are required to create a portfolio and to exhibit your work.

Your teachers will provide you with more information on specific requirements at the start of each unit and will assist with any support you may need.

Outcomes and accreditations

If you successfully complete this course, you receive an AQF qualification.

The units you study for this qualification may vary according to industry and workplace requirements. Please contact the department for a full list of units available to you.

This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification contact the department.

Where applicants can show evidence of prior qualification or experience in a related field, there may be an opportunity to apply for recognition to be given for previous study, knowledge, and/or skills resulting from work or life experience relevant to this qualification. Please contact the department for further information about Skills Recognition.

Fees and charges

Information about course fees is available from our website at www.wodongatafe.edu.au/feesandcharges, or refer to our Fees, Charges and Refunds brochure.

How to apply

Please apply direct to VTAC, or direct to the Creative Industries department.

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