Certificate IV, Diploma

Photography and Photo Imaging

Do you want to turn your passion for photography into a career? The Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging equips you the skills to work in portrait, wedding, commercial, documentary, editorial, landscape or fashion photography or pursue a career as a visual artist.

Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging

The Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging provides students with the qualifications, theoretical skills, practical knowledge and experience to work as a Photo lab technician, Photographer’s assistant, Artist, Fine art photographer, Digital operator, Wedding and portrait photographer, Automotive and industrial photographer or Fashion and editorial photographer.

During this course you will learn the trends in the photography and image capture industry and gain practical skills in digital photography, studio practice and image post production. You will also gain an understanding of photographic practices and principles.

Upon graduation you will have gained the creative and technical skills in Photography and Photo Imaging to achieve your dream of working in a photo media position or as a freelancer.

Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Shift your passion for photography to a career or business with the Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging. Unlock your creative potential and develop advanced photography skills to produce a professional body of work. Explore genres of photography including Fine Art, Portraiture, Documentary, Landscape and Commercial. You will learn studio and natural lighting techniques and will gain an understanding of operating and marketing your own photography business. Work in an inspiring and collaborative environment to develop your professional portfolio in preparation for prospective employers and/or clients.

  1. Students need to be a minimum of 18 years old.
  2. Academic Entry Requirement: Certificate IV or Diploma requires a minimum of Australian Year 12 OR a minimum of a Certificate III level qualification or higher OR overseas equivalent.
  3. Present English language evidence:
      • IELTS, PTE, etc. (IELTS: 6.0 overall – no band less than 5.5; OR equivalent). The test result must be valid within 2 years at the time of the visa application.
      • Some Education Institutions offer an in-house English Placement Test that you can take to meet the English entry requirements.
      • Exemptions apply if:
        – you are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
        – you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
        – you have completed at least 5 years of study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
  • Commercial Photographer
  • Printmaker
  • Fashion photography
  • Magazine photography
  • Wedding photography
  • Sports Photography

Higher Education Opportunities:

  • Bachelor of Photography
  • Bachelor of Design
  • Bachelor of Visual Arts
Course Details

Starting Price

$5 000 - $10 000

Duration

6-12 months

Location

Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sunshine Coast, Sydney

Intake

Monthly

Related Courses

– Screen & Media
– Graphic Design
– Social Media Marketing

Steps to Studying in Aus

Here are the steps you need to take before receiving an invitation to apply for the visa.

1

Get in Touch

You can give us a call, send an email or enquire online using the form down below.

2

Set Study Goals

One of our consultants will reply to any questions that you may have and assist in determining your overall study goals whilst in Australia.
3

Find a Study Path

Our consultants will then talk students through a range of study options that best suit your needs and develop a study path.
4

Enrol to a School

Once a specific education provider has been chosen, your consultant will then help students complete their school application and assist throughout the entire enrolling process.
5

Apply for Student Visa

Once your enrollment has been confirmed, our qualified migration agents will assist in applying for your student visa.
Pathway to Aus

Why Use Pathway to Aus?

Pathway to Aus has assisted thousands of student’s study or migrate to Australia. We are here to support you throughout your journey and make the transition as easy and smooth as possible. Our experienced team of Education and Migration agents are ready to work with you to help you achieve your education and migration goals.

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Interviews with Our Students

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