CUA60420 Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development (Photography)
Sharpen your skills with this advanced Photography course
Delve into a range of genres and be equipped to enter local and national competitions or take up membership of photography bodies.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Put the focus on the world around you
This qualification prepares you to work in the industry as a professional photographer, providing you with practical skills and knowledge in the areas of high-level image capture, sophisticated post-production skills, business development and creative thinking skills. Genres of photography include commercial/advertising, portraiture and wedding, fine art, landscape, documentary and photo-journalism and more.
A range of photography techniques are covered during the course including drone operation, VR, alternative process (wet darkroom), video and multimedia.
North Metro TAFE's lecturers are closely involved with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (and other professional bodies) and you'll be supported to participate in both state and national photography events, proving you the opportunity to network with some of Australia’s and the World’s leading professional photographers.
Our courses are recognised by our Industry body Pro Photography WA.
Please note this course is only offered to commence study in semester 1 each year.
- Photography skills in the area of commercial/advertising, portraiture and wedding, fine art, landscape, documentary and photo-journalism and more
- Studio photography and lighting techniques
- Range of post-production and retouching skills.
- Exhibition photography
- Practical business skills and working with clients.
- Managing copyright Building your creative portfolio
I have the following attributes:
- Artistic and creative ability
- Keen eye for detail
- Enthusiasm for experimenting with different techniques
- Good communication skills
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $5,153.10 + Resource fee $1,225.00 )
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS501 | Ensure a safe workplace |
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements |
| CUADES601 | Design innovative products |
| CUADES611 | Manage design realisation |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBOPS601 | Develop and implement business plans |
| CUAACD612 | Extend professional expertise across new art forms and media |
| CUAPHI520 | Produce technical photo images |
| CUAPHI538 | Provide wedding photo imaging services |
| CUAPPR513 | Present a body of own creative work |
| CUAPPR611 | Originate a body of independent creative work |
| CUAPPR612 | Collaborate in professional creative projects |
| CUAPPR613 | Engage in the business of creative practice |
| CUAPPR614 | Publicly present a body of own creative work |
| CUAPPR615 | Evolve ideas for professional creative work |
| CUAPPR616 | Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level |
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