Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging Cua50925

TAFE NSW’s Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging (CUA50925-01) strengthens creativity and develops technical skills for professional photography. Students learn across photography styles and digital imaging topics, including applying photo imaging trends, colour management, visual communication principles, and digital art techniques.

Learning mixes theory and practical course work. Students build a portfolio, extend Photoshop skills to an advanced level, and develop confidence working with clients through tasks such as preparing estimates and setting up technical equipment for photo shoots.

Modules

• Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplaceCUAPHI523
• Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practiceCUAPHI531
• Research and apply photo imaging trends and emerging technologiesCUAPHI532
• Explore and apply photo lighting techniquesCUAPHI533
• Produce innovative digital imagesCUADIG415
• Refine digital art techniquesCUADIG518
• Investigate technologies for the creation of digital artCUADIG519
• Capture images using drone technologyCUAPHI316
• Produce technical photo imagesCUAPHI520
• Make illustrative photo images for publication and displayCUAPHI521
• Plan and produce stock photo imagesCUAPHI522
• Prepare digital images for pre-press processingCUAPHI524

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

• A portfolio of photography and digital imaging work that shows technical skills and knowledge equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 4 or above.
• Experience in photography and digital imaging. You’ll need to show your resume.

• photographer
• commercial photographer
• media or events photographer
• wedding photographer
• technical photographer (museum or library)
• compositor and digital retoucher