Course overview
The Certificate in Business Photography delivers a great introduction to the basics of film and digital photography, including the fundamentals of the widely-used and industry-preferred Adobe Photoshop.
Learn how images are captured, how to use photographic equipment, and processing and develop camera film. Explore various techniques used for photographing people and landscapes, using black and white, sports photography, illustrative photography and images for publishing. Study image formation, lighting, lenses, filters, colour, and sensitometry, for both film and digital.
Importantly, this course also helps budding photographers learn how to start their own small business, so you can gain a better understanding of what it takes to create a profitable business, develop a successful business plan and how best to market yourself.
Who's It For?
This course is a beginner-level course and will lay a sound foundation of knowledge and skills in which can grow with experience and further study. Whether you are a photographer just starting out, someone looking to gain further experience and understanding of the industry, or a professional photographer who is a sole trader wanting to gain more theoretical knowledge and small business know-how, then this course is a great fit for you.
This course may be of interest to people working, or aspiring to work in or as:
- Professional photographer
- Sole trader/small business owner in photography industry
- Photographer’s assistant
- Hobby photographer
Job outcomes
- Professional photographer
- Sole trader / Small business owner in photography industry
- Photographer’s assistant
- Hobby photographer
Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration study load
- Approximately 400 hours to complete the course
- 4 key modules
- 29 subjects
Delivery
- Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle
- 12 months to access the course content
- Fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, mentor, and our experienced course consultants, available to you 5 days a week
Assessment
Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving on to the next.
They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required so that you get the most out of your course.
You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research, and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.
Subjects
About Careerhouse
Careerhouse offers online, industry-relevant courses. We’re not like other education providers. We aim to offer a holistic, practical, and hands-on approach, to help set you up for success in the real world.
Whether you’re looking to upskill, transition to a new industry, start your own business or take your hobby to the next level, we’ll help take you there.
We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive.
Our mission is to make sure that you are equipped with the necessary skills to take the next step in your life with confidence.
