Camera and Capture
UndergraduateTUA-ICC1002026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 6 Sept 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 14 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $2,499
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Camera and Capture
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Explore and reflect on photographic ideas, techniques and technologies.
- Examine ways camera techniques and equipment may be adapted and combined.
- Produce a body of work that demonstrates application of photographic techniques and knowledge.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This subject aims to introduce students to the foundations of photo imaging and to develop comprehensive technical skills of operating a digital camera and build experience in taking pictures under a range of conditions. A percentage of time is devoted to students receiving feedback on their recently taken images and learning to give constructive criticism to their peers, enabling them to start seeing and thinking like a photographer. Students are also introduced to primary principles of moving image/video creation.
- Know your Camera (10%)
- Camera and Lens Fundamentals (20%)
- Creative Exposure Techniques (30%)
- Photographic Specialisation (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TUA-PPI-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging
Elective
- TUA-GDE-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Graphic Design
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging
UndergraduateTUA-PPI-DIP
UndergraduateTUA-GDE-DIP