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CUA60420 Advanced Diploma of Creative Product DevelopmentPhotography - ADO1

  • Diploma

This course enhances your photography career by building knowledge in various photographic genres and developing skills in research, illustration, and studio photography. It prepares students for diverse career opportunities in photography fields.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 - 2 semesters full-time
Course Code
ADO1, 108214M
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$13,140 per year / $13,140 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

Focus on further enhancing your career in photography. This course will build upon your knowledge in a variety of photographic genres, including domestic, commercial, scientific and artistic creativity.

During your studies you will develop skills in research, illustration, exhibition photography, close up and studio photography. You will also gain expertise in current trends in the rapidly evolving aspects of digital imaging and traditional practice.

Studying photography is exciting and can open doors to a wide number of career opportunities. On completion of your qualification, you can work as a professional photographer in a variety of fields such as commercial, domestic, documentary, portrait and artistic photography. You can also find employment in a studio or set up your own business.

Our lecturers are closely involved with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) and other professional bodies, and you'll be encouraged to participate in events at both a state and national level. A large number of our students, past and present have taken up membership with these professional bodies who only accept industry competent practitioners as members.

Entry requirements

  • A Folio is required for this course. For up to date information on folio requirements please refer to our website: tafeinternational.wa.edu.au/folio-requirements.
  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
  • Completion of CUA50920 Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging is required for entry into this course.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

Focus on further enhancing your career in photography. This course will build upon your knowledge in a variety of photographic genres, including domestic, commercial, scientific and artistic creativity.

During your studies you will develop skills in research, illustration, exhibition photography, close up and studio photography. You will also gain expertise in current trends in the rapidly evolving aspects of digital imaging and traditional practice.

Studying photography is exciting and can open doors to a wide number of career opportunities. On completion of your qualification, you can work as a professional photographer in a variety of fields such as commercial, domestic, documentary, portrait and artistic photography. You can also find employment in a studio or set up your own business.

Our lecturers are closely involved with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) and other professional bodies, and you'll be encouraged to participate in events at both a state and national level. A large number of our students, past and present have taken up membership with these professional bodies who only accept industry competent practitioners as members.

Career pathways

  • Freelance Photographer
  • Portrait Photographer

Course structure

Core units
  • BSBWHS501Ensure a safe workplace
  • CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
  • CUADES601Design innovative products
  • CUADES611Manage design realisation
  • CUAIND512Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
Elective units
  • BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans
  • CUAACD612Extend professional expertise across new art forms and media
  • CUAPHI520Produce technical photo images
  • CUAPHI538Provide wedding photo imaging services
  • CUAPPR513Present a body of own creative work
  • CUAPPR611Originate a body of independent creative work
  • CUAPPR612Collaborate in professional creative projects
  • CUAPPR613Engage in the business of creative practice
  • CUAPPR614Publicly present a body of own creative work
  • CUAPPR615Evolve ideas for professional creative work
  • CUAPPR616Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level

Credit for prior study or work

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

How to apply

Apply to study at TAFE in six steps :

  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

View our TAFE application process page for detailed advice