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Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Billy Blue
Location
NSW, Online, QLD
Study Mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Outcomes
Advertising Photographer, Art Photographer, Digital Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Freelance Photographer, Photo Editor, Photographer, Photojournalist, Property Photographer, Sports Photographer, Wedding Photographer
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QualificationDiploma
Awarded ByBilly Blue College of Design
Duration
18 months full time, 2 years part time, 12 months 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 $29,200 (12 subjects at $2,433 per subject).

Students may be eligible for scholarships covering up to 20% of the fee, making the discounted fee $23,360.

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 $54,435 (2024-25 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

Start your career in Photography and Photo Imaging with this hands-on Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia.

This course will give you a broad base of generalist photography and photo imaging knowledge and experience. Interweaving theory and practice, you will gain skills in using software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Premiere, and equipment, such as DSLR cameras, studio lighting and video rigs. You’ll explore both still-image and video formats and learn real workplace procedures, so you have the confidence to manage many types of photography projects from start to finish. With exercises grounded in industry practice and access to studio spaces, you can refine your skills and experiment with different techniques. Guided by lecturers who are professional photographers, you’ll identify and explore your own personal style.

DIA-recognised course

This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You’ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you’re studying Design with us.

Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

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 all those career dreams and study goals.

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.