Commercial Photography
UndergraduateTUA-ICO2002026
- 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
Commercial Photography
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Utilise theoretical knowledge and technical skills to produce commercial images.
- Coordinate project requirements for commercial photography practices.
- Demonstrate analytical and creative thinking in response to range of commercial photography needs.
- Apply a systematic approach to workflow within a commercial photography context.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
In this subject, students are introduced to the main genres of commercial photography. Students consider how to interpret, plan and execute a commercial brief in the context of a client's needs and expectations. Building on DPPILL100 (Light and Lighting) students further develop their lighting skills for a range of commercial applications.
- Promotional Photography (40%)
- Food Photography (20%)
- Fashion Photography (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
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - Students require access to a laptop or desktop, specialist image-editing software, DSLR or mirrorless camera and lens, tripod, folding reflector/diffuser and speedlight flash.
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