Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging

Overview

Turn your image-capturing hobby into a professional qualification for work or fun! Develop a more in-depth understanding of the functions of your camera and the quality of images you produce. You will learn how to apply a broad range of skills in photo imaging, including lighting, image capture, enhancements and manipulation, and output. This course provides you with the skills you need to work as a photo imaging assistant in a specialised photographic studio, large organisation (for example, graphic design company), or digital photo imaging workplace.

Duration

Full-time: 11 months

Requirements

You may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience; however, we recommend that you have completed Year 10 as a minimum. students must provide:

• Memory cards x 2 (minimum 16gb)
• Card reader or camera cord for downloading images.
• A 500gb or larger portable hard drive (get as much storage as you can)
• 2 x 16gb USB
• A3 Portfolio with plastic sleeves (for printed portfolio)
• A4 Visual Diary and note taking device

Field Placement

You will be encouraged to undertake some form of work placement experience during the course of the year.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the specific unit outcomes. A range of assessment strategies will be utilised, including practical assessments, theoretical assessments such as written tasks and tests, as well as displaying your technical abilities through project-based assessments.

Skills Developed

• Providing solutions to a brief
• Colour theory
• Industry knowledge
• Technical skills
• Research practice
• Image enhancement and digital manipulation
• lighting techniques

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Additional fee assistance may be available for eligible individuals, as part of State & Commonwealth government initiatives. Materials fees may apply.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Pathways

Once you have completed Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging, you may extend your skills by completing further studies at diploma level or complement your skills by completing additional studies in business.

Careers

• Freelance Photographer
• Digital technician
• Photographers' assistant
• Photo lab technician
• Photo store specialist
• Studio assistant

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process