Image - Greg Balcombe (Lecturer)
CUA50920
Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
To complete a Diploma you need to have studied the Certificate IV or have equivalent experience
So you have completed our Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging - now it’s time to grow those skills and ask you what you REALLY want to do. The Diploma includes artistic development, advanced studio practice, digital darkroom for perfect printing, commercial retouching, business development and frankly so many cool things we don’t even know how to cram it all into this space. We have both online and in-person study options for the majority of classes, making it even easier to find a study path that works for you.
What you will learn
Honestly, It’s up to you. By this point, you know what you are doing. Master your craft your way with an incredible amount of topics to choose from.
Art exhibitions
Business
Portraits
Commercial and artistic photography and retouching
Advanced studio lighting
Conceptual development
Experimental lighting
Experimental retouching
Advanced darkroom techniques
Website design
Experimental processes
General photography bad-assery
To complete a Diploma you need to take
Four core subjects
A minimum of 3 Group A electives
1-2 Group B electives
1-2 Group C electives.
Diploma
Core Courses:
Diploma
Group A Elective Courses
(Choose a minimum of three)
Diploma
Group B Elective Courses
(Choose 1-2)
Diploma Group C Elective Courses
(Choose 1-2)
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 will also need to buy some additional equipment for online studio and lighting classes. Call us on (08) 8354 0839 if you have any questions. For further requirements check the information on our website about each course as you enrol.
Fees and pricing
We work a little bit differently to typical schools. Basically you pay for your qualification class by class. This means you don’t need to fork out upfront for the cost of your entire Diploma in one hit.
In 2025 diploma classes are $995 each. You will need to take nine of our accredited nine-week classes to complete your Diploma in Photography and Digital Imaging. This is four core subjects and five electives.
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 (08) 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.
Term 3 - Wednesday 23 July - 17 September 2025
7:00 - 10:00PM
Online Delivery only.
*This class is strictly limited to 6 people.
FOR DIPLOMA SUBJECTS ONLY
Looking to complete outstanding competencies/classes in your Cert IV or Diploma, but they are not offered in the current Term’s schedule? In this course you can work independently on a chosen topic under your lecturer’s guidance to contribute to completion of your Diploma.
Recent students have studied Camera Portfolio 4, Photographic Concepts 3, Studio 2 and Camera 3 in these classes.
If you would like to enrol, it is recommended that you contact Gavin at the CCP on 08 8354 0839 to discuss your aspirations/options.
Competencies covered:
This will be dependent on each student’s subject choice.