If you have a passion for photography and digital imaging, this course can help you turn that into a professional career, doing what you love! A range of photography techniques are covered during the course including drone operation, virtual reality, alternative processes (wet darkroom), video and multimedia production, and more.
Discover how to take even more spectacular shots in a range of contexts and manipulate the environment to enhance your photography; plus all the latest techniques and tricks in digital imaging and editing.
This nationally recognised accredited qualification will set you up for a career as a professional photographer. It provides practical skills and knowledge in high-level professional image capture for commercial/advertising, portraiture and wedding, fine art, landscape, documentary and photo-journalism and more; as well as advanced post-production skills, business development and creative thinking skills.
A range of photography techniques are covered during the course including drone operation, virtual reality, alternative processes (wet darkroom), video and multimedia production, and more.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Studying photography at WA TAFE
In this short video, you'll hear from Dave who was an Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development (Photography) student at North Metropolitan TAFE.
As long as Dave has a camera in his hand, he’s happy! And now he'll be able to pursue his passion for photography into an exciting career.
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Put the focus on the world around you
This qualification prepares you to work in the industry as a professional photographer, providing you with practical skills and knowledge in the areas of high-level image capture, sophisticated post-production skills, business development and creative thinking skills. Genres of photography include commercial/advertising, portraiture and wedding, fine art, landscape, documentary and photo-journalism and more.
A range of photography techniques are covered during the course including drone operation, VR, alternative process (wet darkroom), video and multimedia. North Metro TAFE's lecturers are closely involved with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (and other professional bodies) and you'll be supported to participate in both state and national photography events, proving you the opportunity to network with some of Australia’s and the World’s leading professional photographers.
Our courses are recognised by our Industry body Pro Photography WA.
Please note this course is only offered to commence study in semester 1 each year.
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