Study our Term 1 2026 classes from anywhere in the world. Delivered online in real-time.

Term 1 - Friday 30 January - 27 March 2026
9:00AM - 12:00PM

Worth 10 SSCE/SACE credits

Online or Mixed delivery
In this introduction to photography course you will teach fundamental photography techniques and how to work with digital image capture. This course is the first of nine that make up the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging.

Competencies covered:
CUAPHI312 - Capture photographic images (60 nominal hours)
CUAPPR403 - Store and maintain finished creative work (30 nominal hours)

Term 1 - Tuesday 27 July - 24 March 2026
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.

Term 1 - Monday 26 January - 23 March 2026
7:00 - 10:00PM

Online delivery only
This course will give you a solid grounding in digital imaging concepts such as bit depth, file systems, colour spaces, and digital manipulation processes including curves, levels, and layers, Photoshop, Lightroom and Digital Asset Management.

This is an excellent all-round introduction course into editing and sorting your images.

Competencies covered:
CUAPHI403 - Enhance, manipulate and output photo images (80 nominal hours)

Class Prerequisites: Introduction to Photography or equivalent camera knowledge and basic computer skills.

Term 1 - Thursday 29 January - 26 March 2026

7:00 - 10:00PM

Online 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 and set you aside from the competition. You will get to know software like ProSelect, Smart Albums and Pixieset; these skill will make your clients want to engage with your work and love what you do.

This course is scheduled 4 times per year.

Competencies covered:
CAUPHI313 - Process photo images (120 nominal hours)

Class Prerequisites

Introduction to Photography and Digital Imaging 1 (you need both), or equivalent skill level.

Term 1
Monday 26 January - 23 March 2026
7:00 - 10:00PM
Saturday 31 January - 28 March 2026
10:00AM - 1:00PM

Online only.

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

Competencies covered:
CUAPHI312 - Capture photographic images (60 nominal hours)
CUAPPR403 - Store and maintain finished creative work (30 nominal hours)

Class prerequisites: there are no formal prerequisites, but students should have a basic level of computer literacy. 

Term 1 - Tuesday 27 January - 24 March 2026
7:00 - 10:00PM
Online delivery only

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.

Competencies covered:
CUAPHI411 - Capture images in response to a brief (150 nominal hours)

Class Prerequisites: Introduction to Photography or equivalent DSLR/Mirrorless skills.

Term 1 - Wednesday 28 January - 25 March 2026
7:00 - 10:00PM

Online delivery only

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.

Competencies covered:
CUAPHI311 - Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge (40 nominal hours)
CUAPPR312 - Document the creative work progress (15 nominal hours)
CUARES403 - Research history and theory to inform own arts practice (70 nominal hours)

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: Introduction to Photography or Digital Imaging 1.

Term 1 - Wednesday 28 January - 25 March 2026
7:00 - 10:00PM

Online only
Camera Portfolio 2 asked you the question: What do I actually want to do? Now we take all those ideas and refine them further, giving you the power to create the most succinct and engaging body of work you can possibly make.

This course is scheduled once a year

Competencies covered:
CUAPHI531 - Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice (55 nominal hours)
CUAPHI539 - Plan and produce visual art photo images (45 nominal hours)

Class Prerequisites: Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging or equivalent - Camera Portfolio 2, Photographic Concepts 1.

Mixed delivery

This course runs over Term 4 2025 and Term 1 2026. Students are required to enrol in and complete both terms to gain this qualification.

In this course you will contribute to organising a group exhibition from start to finish, complete with sponsorships, gallery space, budgeting and print finishing and production of a catalogue with artists’ statements. Please note that this course involves viewing potential gallery locations and attending the chosen gallery space to install your work, as well as sitting at the gallery on a roster while the exhibition is open.

This course runs once every two years

Competencies covered:
CUAPHI524 - Prepare digital images for pre-press processing (55 nominal hours)
CUAPPR417 - Select and prepare creative work for exhibition (30 nominal hours)
CUAPPR511 - Realise a body of creative work (80 nominal hours)
CUAPPR513 - Present a body of own creative work (60 hours)

Class Prerequisites: Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging or a portfolio entry is required.