Undergraduate TUA-PAP-DIP-2023

Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Find and grow your own personal visual style

Learn to use Adobe’s Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere tools. You’ll explore equipment like DSLR cameras, studio lighting, and video rigs. Guided by professional photographers, you’ll build your skills and experiment with different techniques.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

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Price

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$24,722

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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Degree details

What you'll learn

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:

Work with equipment and lighting to enhance your photography.
Learn to think visually and explore concept development within your photography.
Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and software.
Understand the importance of workflow and develop post-production skills.

Career opportunities

The work you produce will help build your professional portfolio to impress clients or potential employers. Combine your expertise as a photographer with your passions and interests to build a career in photography for advertising, documentary, wedding, food, portraits, fashion, architecture, or beauty, at an agency, in a studio or working for yourself. Potential career paths include:

Professional recognition

DIA-recognised course This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Entry requirements

Higher education

Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

Secondary education

Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

VET studies

Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.

Work and Life

Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

English Proficiency Requirements

Standard English language requirements apply.

Visit our admissions centre for more information: https://www.torrens.edu.au/how-to-apply/admissions-criteria

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Credit for previous study or work

Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.

Description

This course will give you a broad base of generalist photography and photo imaging knowledge and experience. Interweaving theory and practice, you will gain skills in using software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Premiere, and equipment such as DSLR cameras, studio lighting and video rigs.

You’ll explore both still-image and video formats and learn real workplace procedures, so you have the confidence to manage many types of photography projects from start to finish.

With exercises grounded in industry practice and access to studio spaces, you can refine your skills and experiment with different techniques. Guided by lecturers who are professional photographers, you’ll identify and explore your own personal style.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Course duration: 18 months full time, 2 years part time, 12 months accelerated

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence: You'll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you're studying Design with us.

DIA-recognised course: This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging course structure comprises of 12 core subjects (11 subjects at level 100 and 1 subject at level 200).

Level 100: 11 core subjects
Level 200: 1 core subject

Award Requirements

To be awarded the Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging, students must complete 120 credit points (12 core subjects outlined in the Course Structure). Each subject has a value of 10 credit points.