CUV50407-1

Diploma of Photoimaging

Program CRICOS Number:069722G

Take your best shot at a career in the photographic industry, with a course designed to improve your basic photoimaging skills. Discover how to shoot in a variety of styles including portrait/wedding and illustrative/landscape, as well as advance technical aspects such as lighting, image capture, medium format, digital enhancement and output. Covering everything from print to digital, colour to black and white, it’s the perfect course to develop your talents.



Career Opportunities

Positions in the Photographic Industry

Entry Criteria

Students must be 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age within their first year of study  
and
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or TOEFL 530 or ISLPR 2+   
and
Sucessful completion of Certificate IV in Photoimaging (CUV40403-1)  
and
School Leavers must have completed Year 12 or equivalent with a Sound Achievement in English  
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies  
and
Submission of a folio relating to Photography
View Folio Requirements

Program Duration

Full Time : 38 weeks (2 semesters)

19 weeks per semester

Classes are normally timetabled between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm, weekdays with a possibility of some classes being conducted at night from 6.00pm to 9.00pm as required.

Program Award

Diploma

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Standard course cost will be charged for units of study/courses credited via RPL.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:

The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

Contact Southbank International Services:
Email: sbit.international@southbank.edu.au
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 111
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Australia
Telephone: +(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile: +(617) 3244 5588

Applications Close

There is only one intake per year, in February. Applications can be made at any time prior to the commencement of the program.

Cost


 $14,500.00


Students would be expected to have access to a reasonable quality, 35mm SLR camera (film or digital) with manual capability and a computer with Word processing and Adobe Photoshop software.
Additional material fees cost: $1,500.00

For Additional Information

Location:International
Telephone:(+617) 3244 5100
Facsimile:(+617) 3244 5588
Address 
In Person: International Services
66 Ernest St
C Block, Ground Level
South Brisbane
Mail: Southbank International Services
Locked Mail Bag 111
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
AUSTRALIA
Email: sbit.international@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.sbi.net.au

Course Outline

Course Code Course Name
CUVPHI501A Research role and use of the photoimage in visual communication
CUVPHI502A Research and exploit photoimaging trends
CUVPHI514A Employ colour management
CUVPHI503A Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photolighting
CUVPHI504A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options
CUVPHI505A Produce an innovative presentation of professional work
CUVPHI506A Produce commercial photoimages
CUVPHI507A Provide domestic portrait services
CUVPHI508A Produce media photoimages
CUVPHI510A Plan, capture and exploit art photoimages
CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display
BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts
CUFPOS402A Manage media assets
BSBREL401A Establish networks
CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBMKG514A Implement and monitor marketing activities

International Student Information

Southbank Institute of Technology is situated in the city of Brisbane and is Queensland’s largest Government Vocational Education provider, with over 30,000 student enrolments per year. Southbank Institute of Technology is an ideal place to study. The Institute campus is located at Southbank close to Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) and vibrant inner city areas.

Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium and a Restaurant. Some of these facilities are staffed by the students from the Institute.

Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centre located on campus.

Students may be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.

The International Sales and Administration Teams consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
This brochure was last updated Friday, 13 January 2012
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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