CUA50920
Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging


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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, darkroom and film wizardry, perfect printing, commercial retouching, business development and frankly so many cool things we don’t even know how to cram it into this space.

We over both online and in-person study options for a majority of classes, making it even easier to find a study path that works for you.

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We made this so you can succeed

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To complete a Diploma you need to have studied the Certificate IV or have equivalent experience

What you will learn:

 

Honestly? Its 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

  • Film photography

  • Experimental processes

  • General photography bad-assery

 To complete a Diploma you get 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)

 

Your Learning Pathway

(It’s basically what you looked at above. It looks complicated, don’t worry! It’s super easy, we will talk you through it)

centre for creative photography learning pathway

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.

Full Time Study

  • Full time study is three subjects per term

  • At three subjects per term it will take 9 months to complete the Certificate IV

 

Change it up as you go:

You are never locked in to full time or part time Changing your subject load each term is as simple as enrolling in more or less classes or choosing between our online or face to face study options.

 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 may also consider buying a wireless flash trigger kit. 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?

Start anywhere, enrol in any of our Diploma core subjects or electives to begin!