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Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging

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Our part time Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging has been built for those whose lifestyles suit a distance learning environment. Study in the comfort of your own home from anywhere in the world.

STUDY ONLINE IN AN INCLUSIVE CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT

 

 How is CCP online training done?

 

We know connection, great teaching, and excellent resources are paramount to any learning experience, so we work our tails off to make that a reality online.

 

Zoom Conferencing

For a face to face experience, we use Zoom for live workshops. Ask your lecturer questions, make friends and have fun.

Google Classroom

Share work, complete assignments and communicate with your classmates in a clear easy to use digital platform.

 

The best part? Online study is pandemic proof. Meaning that no matter what happens, you won’t need to change plans at the last minute. Your online classroom is always there for you.

 

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What you will learn…

 

  • Critical technical skills in using a DSLR or mirrorless camera, studio lighting, Lightroom, Photoshop, colour correction and “natural” light.

  • Composition and design of your photographs

  • Pricing yourself for professional work and creating to a commercial or artistic brief

  • Conceptual development and portfolio building

  • Commercial and Artistic photographic work.

  • Various genres of photography to broaden your skills

  • Historical and contemporary photographic practice.

 

To complete a Certificate IV you will study the following subjects

 

Certificate IV Online
Core Courses:

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Digital Imaging 1
Digital Imaging 1
$995.00

In-person & Online delivery available

Please note, when booking this class you can choose if you would like to bring your own laptop or would like to use one of our in-class Apple Mac computers.

This course will introduce students to digital imaging concepts like bit depth, file systems, colour spaces, digital manipulation processes like curves, levels, and layers.

Photoshop, Lightroom and Digital Asset Management! An all-round introduction course into editing and sorting your images.

>Class Prerequisites Introduction to Photography.

Want to jump into digital image editing but don’t have any experience with Photoshop? Take our one day WORKSHOP Photoshop Basics first so you can hit the ground running.

Introduction to Studio
Introduction to Studio
$995.00

In-person only

Learn various lighting styles for portrait and still-life work.

This course is a core component of the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging

>Class Prerequisites

Introduction to Photography or equivalent DSLR/Mirrorless skills.

Get a taste for studio life in just one day with our Crash Course Studio workshop

Photographic Design
Photographic Design
$995.00

In-person and Online Delivery Available.

Become a composition badass. It’s that simple. Unpack all of the elements that make for bold, visually engaging photographs that stop people in their tracks.

This course is scheduled three times a year

>Class Prerequisites

Introduction to Photography or equivalent DSLR/Mirrorless skills.

Suggested/Optional Prerequisites

You don’t have to have completed these courses to undertake Photographic Design. Though some of the skills contained in them can come in handy.

Digital Imaging 1

Camera Portfolio 1

Camera Portfolio 2

Camera Portfolio 2
Camera Portfolio 2
$995.00

In-person and Online delivery available

So taking a single great photo is one thing, but can you extend that image out into a series?

This course is a core component of the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging

This course is scheduled twice a year

>Class Prerequisites

Introduction to Photography or equivalent DSLR/Mirrorless skills.

Camera Portfolio 1 – though in a pinch if Camera 1 isn't available you can take on Camera 2 before 1. Chat to us about if this is the right move for you.

Suggested/Optional Prerequisites

You don’t have to have completed these courses to undertake Camera Portfolio 2. Though some of the skills contained in them can come in handy. We would generally recommend undertaking this class at least around halfway through the Certificate IV so that you have begun to establish your photographic style.

Digital Imaging 1

Camera Portfolio 1
Camera Portfolio 1
$995.00

In-person and Online delivery available

Unlock your creativity and shift your thinking with this photographic taster course. Each week learn about a new genre of photography and explore the impact these genres have on photography today.

This course is scheduled four times a year

>Class Prerequisites

Introduction to Photography or equivalent DSLR/Mirrorless skills.

Digital Darkroom ONLINE ONLY
Digital Darkroom ONLINE ONLY
$995.00

ONLINE DELIVERY ONLY.

Imagine you are running your own photography business. Learn the ins and outs of creating a consistent style of images in Photoshop and Lightroom to give your work a distinctive look to set you aside from the competition. Then get to know software like ProSelect, Smart Albums and Pixieset to make your clients want to engage with your work and love what you do.

This course is scheduled once every two years

>Class Prerequisites

Introduction to Photography or equivalent skill level.

Introduction to Photography
Introduction to Photography
$895.00

In-person & Online delivery available

This is the ultimate Introduction to Photography course. Learn from real life professional photographers in this hands-on fundamentals of Digital SLR and Mirrorless course.

Total beginners are welcome even if you haven’t turned on a camera before.

>Class prerequisites there are no formal prerequisites, but students should have a basic level of computer literacy. If you do not have any previous experience with photoshop we recommend taking the WORKSHOP Photoshop Basics first.

Is this your first time using a digital camera? Interested in photography but want a taster before starting a full 9 week course? Our one day Crash Course Camera workshop is perfect for you.

 

Two of our Certificate IV
Elective Courses

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Photographic Concepts 1
Photographic Concepts 1
$995.00

In-person or online delivery available

What do you want to say with your photographs? Why make a particular artwork using photography instead of another medium? Explore the qualities of photography that make it a unique form of artistic expression, and learn to work by starting with a concept, then making images to illustrate it.

>Class Prerequisites

Introduction to Photography

Camera Portfolio 1

Suggested/Optional Prerequisites

You don’t have to have completed these courses to undertake Concepts 1. Though some of the skills contained in them can come in handy.

Camera Portfolio 2

Introduction to Studio

Photographic Design

Digital Imaging 1

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Photographing People / Portrait 1
$995.00

In-person only

Formal portraits? Informal portraits? Daylight? Studio? It’s all there. If you’re going to be photographing people in any way – you’re going to want this course!

This course runs twice a year

>Class Prerequisites

Introduction to Studio or relevant studio experience

 

 How long will it take?

 

Part Time Study

  • Part time study is one to two subjects per term.

  • At one subject per term the qualification will take just over two years to complete

Change it up as you go

You are never locked in to online study. Changing to face to face study is as simple as enrolling in an online or face to face class.

 

 What you will need:

 

You will need your own entry-level digital SLR or mirrorless camera with memory cards and lenses. It doesn’t need to be fancy! So long as it has manual controls and a removable lens, you have all the kit you need. Call us if you have any questions.

For further requirements check each individual course as you enrol.

Fees and pricing

 

We work a little bit differently to typical schools. Basically you pay for your certificate class by class. Meaning you don’t need to fork out upfront for your entire Certificate IV in one hit.

In 2022 classes are $915 each, except for Introduction to Photography which is $815. You will need to take nine of our accredited nine week classes to complete your Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging. Seven core courses and two elective courses.

Worried about the cost? Yeah we get it. We have payment plans available on each course so you can easily pay it off over time. Call us on 8354 0839 if you want to talk to us about it - we are here to help

We understand that finding the funds for study isn’t always easy. Thanks to generous donations from The Malcolm and Margaret Carbins and ADFAS Adelaide we are able to offer two partial and one full scholarship each year.

Check your eligibility and apply today by clicking the link below.

 Ready to start?

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Fee by Instalment - Introduction to Photography
$187.80 every 2 weeks for 10 weeks
Enrol Now

Our Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging all starts at Introduction to Photography. Select your time and add to cart to enrol now!

If you already feel like you know the content of this course, call us on 8354 0839 to discuss what might be your best starting point in the Certificate IV.