CUA41120 Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging
Prepare yourself for success with the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging
North Metropolitan TAFE is a multi award winning tertiary college with units that are innovative, dynamic and showcase what photography is today.

Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Are you ready to acquire the skills and practical expertise to thrive as a job-ready photographer?
Prepare yourself for success with the Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging . North Metropolitan TAFE is a multi award winning tertiary college with units that are innovative, dynamic and showcase what photography is today.
Our courses offer exciting student experiences, practical applications, and we partner an Industry community that will guide our graduates to reach career goals and creative potential. Visual content is connected to everyday life and here at North Metro TAFE we believe you can be that content creator.
Let us help you become the successful photographic, media communicator for tomorrow’s world.
Please note this course is only offered to commence study in semester 1 each year.
Learning outcomes include:
- Camera/ Video technology and settings
- Exposure, lighting and composition techniques
- Studio and location photography
- Business and marketing
- Specialised technical skills
- Creative processes
I have the following attributes:
- Artistic and creative ability
- An interest in working with digital and social platforms in a creative workplace
- An desire to expand existing communication skills
- An eye for detail
- A visual and creative mind
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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CUAPHI305 Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs | $195.20 | $58.80 | $130.00 |
CUAPHI311 Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge | $73.20 | $22.05 | $25.00 |
CUAPHI313 Process photo images | $536.80 | $161.70 | $10.00 |
CUAPHI403 Enhance, manipulate and output photo images | $390.40 | $117.60 | $15.00 |
CUAPHI411 Capture images in response to a brief | $292.80 | $88.20 | $55.00 |
CUAPHI412 Apply photo imaging lighting techniques | $488.00 | $147.00 | $30.00 |
CUAPPR403 Store and maintain finished creative work | $48.80 | $14.70 | $10.00 |
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices | $97.60 | $29.40 | $15.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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$97.60 | $29.40 | $15.00 |
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$292.80 | $88.20 | $15.00 |
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$292.80 | $88.20 | $15.00 |
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$244.00 | $73.50 | $20.00 |
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$244.00 | $73.50 | $15.00 |
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$122.00 | $36.75 | $0.00 |
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$244.00 | $73.50 | $25.00 |
*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.
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