Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
Got a passion for photography and digital imaging? This course can help you turn that into a professional career, doing what you love! Learn all the latest techniques and tricks in digital imaging and editing; and get skills in business, publishing systems, marketing and photographic illustration, and responding to client needs.
With this course, you'll discover how to take even more spectacular shots in a range of contexts and to manipulate the environment around you to enhance your photography; plus all the latest techniques and tricks in digital imaging and editing.
You'll gain skills and knowledge in taking and developing photographs to create commercial, fine art, landscape, advertorial and editorial, documentary, portrait and stock photo images; managing media assets; and composing, capturing, processing and enhancing images using various techniques and the latest industry software and programs.
You'll also learn about production of digital images; camera techniques; lighting, studio and location work; plus get skills in business, publishing systems, marketing and photographic illustration as well as understanding and responding to client needs and aesthetics. You will also have the opportunity to gain specialised skills in industrial and scientific photography, fine art photography or photojournalism.
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.
Industry area
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Photography
Course ID
- National ID: CUA50920
- WA State ID: BGR7
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Take your photography skills to new heights
This course blends theoretical and practical skills in photography and digital imaging. You’ll learn to create powerful and effective images for a range of audiences and genres.
Our lecturers are industry professionals with ‘real world’ experience. You will develop a thorough understanding of photo design and theory around the changing nature of the creative industries, while developing your own style.
As part of your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to network with award winning professional photographers through a range industry events.
Please note this course is only offered to commence study in semester 1 each year.
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
With this course, you'll discover how to take even more spectacular shots in a range of contexts and to manipulate the environment around you to enhance your photography; plus all the latest techniques and tricks in digital imaging and editing.
You'll gain skills and knowledge in taking and developing photographs to create commercial, fine art, landscape, advertorial and editorial, documentary, portrait and stock photo images; managing media assets; and composing, capturing, processing and enhancing images using various techniques and the latest industry software and programs.
You'll also learn about production of digital images; camera techniques; lighting, studio and location work; plus get skills in business, publishing systems, marketing and photographic illustration as well as understanding and responding to client needs and aesthetics. You will also have the opportunity to gain specialised skills in industrial and scientific photography, fine art photography or photojournalism.
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.
Industry area
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Photography
Course ID
- National ID: CUA50920
- WA State ID: BGR7
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Take your photography skills to new heights
This course blends theoretical and practical skills in photography and digital imaging. You’ll learn to create powerful and effective images for a range of audiences and genres.
Our lecturers are industry professionals with ‘real world’ experience. You will develop a thorough understanding of photo design and theory around the changing nature of the creative industries, while developing your own style.
As part of your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to network with award winning professional photographers through a range industry events.
Please note this course is only offered to commence study in semester 1 each year.
Take your photography skills to new heights
This course blends theoretical and practical skills in photography and digital imaging. You’ll learn to create powerful and effective images for a range of audiences and genres.
Our lecturers are industry professionals with ‘real world’ experience. You will develop a thorough understanding of photo design and theory around the changing nature of the creative industries, while developing your own style.
As part of your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to network with award winning professional photographers through a range industry events.
Please note this course is only offered to commence study in semester 1 each year.
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Photography training from industry experts
This short video showcases photography training at Western Australia's North Metropolitan TAFE. This training may also be available at other TAFEs across WA.
Doing your qualification at a WA TAFE college or accredited private training provider will ensure you're receiving quality, industry standard training to get the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.