Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging : Canberra Institute of Technology

Overview

This course provides students with fundamental photographic skills and knowledge through largely practice-based instruction. It serves as the foundation to the more advanced and specialised study undertaken during the Diploma. Students will engage in a range of group and self-initiated activities and produce professional standard photographic folios on location and in the studio. Content includes image capture, enhancement, manipulation, printing and output for a range or purposes, lighting techniques, applied photo theory, imaging traditions, work safety and industry awareness.

Qualification:	Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging CUA41120
Course start date:	February 2026
Course No:	C4-BD63
Campus:	糖心logo入口 Woden
Duration:	2 semesters of full-time study, approximately 20 hours per week with the addition of approx. 10 hours online, self-directed learning and skill development per week (or, pro-rata equivalent for part-time study) Course Structure - Day (PDF 163Kb) Course Structure - Night (PDF 560Kb)
Cost Info:	Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance
Indicative Cost:	$4,070
Likely Job Outcome:	This qualification reflects the role of people who apply a broad range of skills in photo imaging, including lighting, image capture, enhancements and manipulation and output. They work in job roles, such as: - digital content creator - photographers assistant - photo lab technician - photo store specialist - studio assistant
Application Type:	Register Your Interest
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Course information sessions

There are no upcoming course information sessions for Photography and Digital Imaging. Contact 糖心logo入口 Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au or call (02) 6207 3188 for course information or help enrolling.

Additional Information

You are required to have your own DSLR camera to complete this course. Successful applicants who do not yet own suitable equipment should seek advice from staff in their first week of classes. It is recommended that students do not make purchases without proper advice.

You may also be required to pay additional ongoing costs of up to $1000 for the year to cover materials, excursions and exhibition fees.

Entry Requirements

It is recommended that learners have a Senior Secondary Certificate or a demonstrated interest in the field.

Skills Recognition

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Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at 糖心logo入口 are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. 糖心logo入口 will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, 糖心logo入口 may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. 糖心logo入口 will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via 糖心logo入口 Self Service or by contacting 糖心logo入口 Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.

Subject Information

Complete 15 subjects

Core: Complete all 7

CUAPHI313 Process photo images

糖心logo入口 Code:	ARTS377
Cost:	Standard $560.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce multiple proof sheets and digital files that demonstrate the application of selected photo imaging techniques consistent with a specific brief.It applies to individuals who are responsible for completing digital processes. They could be working in photo centres or photography studios. At this level, work may be undertaken independently or with supervision, depending on the work context.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites:	Nil

CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices

糖心logo入口 Code:	ARTS366
Cost:	Standard $75.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including implementing safe work practices, participating in risk assessment and control, and following emergency procedures in the creative industries.The unit applies to those who are required to identify their individual WHS responsibilities and implement procedures to work safely in creative industry work contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites:	Nil

CUAPHI403 Enhance, manipulate and output photo images

糖心logo入口 Code:	PHOT194
Cost:	Standard $385.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enhance photo images ready for output. This process could be digital or using a wet darkroom.It applies to individuals who use techniques to enhance and resolve the concept for the image. They may work in photo centres, specialised photo processing laboratories or photography studios.
Prerequisites:	Nil

CUAPPR403 Store and maintain finished creative work

糖心logo入口 Code:	ARTS194
Cost:	Standard $165.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select a finished creative work for storage, assess its storage needs, protect it while preparing it for storage, and maintain it during storage. The unit also involves interpreting and applying archival principles and values during the process.It applies to individuals who work in all areas of creative practice. They could be responsible for storing and maintaining finished works in their own practice, or those in an artist-run studio, gallery, exhibition space or educational institution.
Prerequisites:	Nil

CUAPHI311 Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge

糖心logo入口 Code:	ARTS378
Cost:	Standard $100.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain currency and apply up-to-date information on the photo imaging industry, including the industry structure and operation, employment obligations and impact of new technology. It involves seeking out credible information, applying gathered information and updating industry knowledge where required.The unit applies to those who work in commercial contexts, such as photographic studios or photo printing and processing businesses but could also be applied to those who produce photographic works for exhibition. No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites:	Nil

CUAPHI411 Capture images in response to a brief

糖心logo入口 Code:	ARTS379
Cost:	Standard $690.00
Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare for a camera shoot, execute the image capture process, review work and complete post-shoot activities. The unit applies to those who produce photographs for print or electronic media and for a range of contexts including weddings, special events, portraits, forensics, art photography and specialist publications.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Prerequisites:	Nil

CUAPHI412 Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
- 糖心logo入口 Code: ARTS380
  
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