Open Colleges
Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging
- This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
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Course Information
This nationally recognised CUA41120 Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging will teach you the essential concepts and technical skills to begin your exciting photography career. Learn all the in-demand skills you need to transform yourself into a skilled and in-demand photographer.
Most photographers work in the professional, scientific and technical services industry, but they are also employed in industries such as retail, fashion, education and training, and real estate services.
- Self-paced – maximum of 18 months
- Recommended hours per week: 24h
A learning platform optimized for online study. Our courses are curated to maintain engagement across video, written content, assignments & audio.
During your studies, you will learn how to:
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Capture photographic images
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Process photo images
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Store and maintain finished creative work
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Apply work health and safety practices
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Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge
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Integrate colour theory and design processes
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Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
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Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
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Produce commercial photo images
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Plan and style merchandise photo shoots
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Interpret and respond to a design brief
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Capture images in response to a brief
This course is perfect if you have no experience but would like to launch a career in photography.
The CUA41120 Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging will give you the technical skills to successfully establish or enhance your career in photography.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.
Subjects
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Assistant Technician Photo Production
- Compositor
- Digital Retoucher
- Freelance Photographer
- Photo-Equipment Sales Assistant
- Photographer’s Assistant
- Sole Trader In Photographic Products And Services
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
Entry requirements may vary depending on the course. In general, you must be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you’re under 18, you’ll need permission from a parent or guardian.
Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for this course, download the course guide. If you have any questions or would like guidance on whether this course is the right fit for you, feel free to get in touch.
We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.
Curriculum
Your learning materials are access through our online platform OpenSpace. These learning materials include:
- Learning content
- Media
- Additional resources
- Learning activities
- Self-checks
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Multiple choice quiz
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Portfolio
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Role plays
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Video
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Written assessments
Open Colleges