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Diploma of Photography and Content Creation

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Location
Online, Sydney
Study Mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Outcomes
Advertising Photographer, Art Photographer, Content Creator, Digital Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Freelance Photographer, Photo Editor, Photographer, Photojournalist, Wedding Photographer
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QualificationDiploma
Awarded ByBilly Blue College of Design
Duration
1 year full time, 2 years part time, 2 trimesters accelerated
Start Date
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Payment Option
FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Total cost for this course is $20,800 (8 subjects at $2,600 per subject).

Students may be eligible for scholarships covering up to 20% of the fee, making the discounted fee $16,640.

Billy Blue College of Design offers a number of easy payment plans or the ability to pay per subject or per semester as you go.

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Please enquire for further details.

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $69,528 (2026-27 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Love capturing a moment, or telling a story through a single image? The Diploma of Photography and Content Creation from Billy Blue College of Design is built for people who want to turn that passion into real skills. This course covers the technical and creative sides of photography, from camera operation and lighting techniques to post-production and video capture, giving you a solid, well-rounded foundation in the art and science of taking great photos.

You’ll get stuck into hands-on activities designed to encourage experimentation, helping you build a portfolio that actually looks like you by the time you’re done. The course also focuses on visual storytelling, so you’ll learn how to say something with your images, not just take them. With a mix of traditional and contemporary practices, you’ll come out ready to adapt as the industry keeps changing.

Along the way, you’ll learn industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere Pro, and get hands-on with DSLR and mirrorless cameras, studio lighting and gear. If you’re ready to turn your love of photography into a career, this could be the place to start. Enquire to learn more.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course, students need to have:
• Completed Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent, OR
• Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above, OR
• Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification, OR
• Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

FAQS

You’ll benefit from the dedicated support of Course Advisors and Success Coaches, who can help you navigate your career dreams and study goals.

And, with all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part-time, on-campus, online, or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.