::: Study Options :::The CCP offers the Certificate IV in Photoimaging and the Diploma in Photoimaging as well as a VET in Schools (Vocational Education and Training) for high school students. Details of the VET program are on this page. Students are also able to take individual subjects without the awards if they desire. The training is nationally accredited. The Certificate IV in Photoimaging and the Diploma in Photoimaging are nationally recognised awards. The nationally recognised competencies in these awards are transferable between any other organisations (such as TAFE), which also offers the Certificate IV and/or Diploma in Photoimaging. |
::: The Courses ::: |
| List of units :: Certificate IV in Photoimaging :: Diploma in Photoimaging :: Individual Subjects |
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| Required units for Certificate IV: Introduction to Photography Camera Portfolio 1 Darkroom Portfolio 1 Introduction to the Studio Then Plus 2 electives (listed in the right hand column) for a total of 8 subjects. |
Elective units - 2 required for Certificate IV Darkroom Portfolio 2A Photographic Concepts 1 Colour 1 Commercial Photography 1A Portraiture 1A Alternative presentation Introduction to Digital Imaging |
| Once you have attained your Certificate IV you can exit the stream or continue towards the Diploma in Photoimaging... | |
| Required units for the Diploma: Certificate IV, then Introduction to Digital Imaging* Camera Portfolio 3 Photographic Concepts 1* Plus 4 electives (listed in the right hand column) for a total of 15 subjects. * People who have completed Photographic Concepts 1 or Introduction to Digital Imaging for the Certificate IV in Photoimaging will need to do an extra elective per subject to get the requisite hours towards the Diploma in Photoimaging. |
Elective units - another 4 required for Diploma Photographic Concepts 2 Photographic Concepts 3 Colour 2 Camera Portfolio 4 (details soon) Darkroom Portfolio 2B* Alternative presentation Studio 2 (details soon) Internship (details soon) Portraiture 1B* Portraiture 2 Makeup (details soon) Photography for Exhibition (this equals 2 units) Commercial Photography 1B* Commercial Photography 2 * Darkroom Portfolio 2B, Portraiture 1B and Commercial Photography 1B are taught at the same time as their Certificate IV equivalents (suffixed with an "A") however additional coursework and higher standards are required from students doing these units as Diploma electives. |
::: Certificate IV in Photoimaging :::Certificate IV comprises the following subjects and could be completed in 12 months (the term by term breakdown is a suggestion only); The Certificate IV course is 324 contact hours in length with a nominal duration of 432 hours. The course is available on a part-time or full-time basis. All applicants should budget at least 50%+ more time quoted to adequately complete their studies. This is in order to complete the practical nature of the assignments set. On completion of the Certificate IV, graduates may choose to establish themselves either in the visual arts or commercial photographic industry. This may be by association with art galleries, design studios, and framers or as studio/production assistants. Opportunities exist in other allied art fields such as theatre or film. More detail about the course competencies for the Certificate IV in Photoimaging (CUV40403) can be found on the National Training Information Service website. |
::: Diploma in Photoimaging :::Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at Diploma level, including (but not restricted to):
The Diploma comprises the following subjects and could be completed within 24 months (assuming 12 months to complete the Certificate IV). Required units: Introduction to Digital Imaging*, Camera Portfolio 3, Photographic Concepts 1* * People who have completed Photographic Concepts 1 or Introduction to Digital Imaging for the Certificate IV in Photoimaging will need to do an extra elective per subject to get the requisite hours towards the Diploma in Photoimaging. * Darkroom Portfolio 2B, Portraiture 1B and Commercial Photography 1B are taught at the same time as their Certificate IV equivalents (suffixed with an "A") however additional coursework and higher standards are required from students doing these units as Diploma electives. The course is available on a part-time or full-time basis. All applicants should budget at least 50%+ more time quoted to adequately complete their studies. This is in order to complete the practical nature of the assignments set. On completion of the Diploma, graduates may choose to establish themselves either in the visual arts or commercial photographic industry. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
More detail about the course competencies for the Diploma in Photoimaging (CUV50407) can be found on the National Training Information Service website. |