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Australian College Advanced Photography program (Professional Photography)

Master technical photography skills for professional career opportunities.
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Course Summary
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE FEES

Course Description

Professional Photography for Beginners – Expand Your Creative Career

This course will teach you how to take great photos from different perspectives. You’ll learn about depth of field, exposure and colour correction for your photo subjects as well as composition tips that can be applied to many types of shots.

What You’ll Be Able to Do in Your Photography Career

This course empowers you to excel in your photography career by equipping you with practical skills essential for professional environments. Upon completion, you will be able to:

  • Master Camera Functions: Confidently use professional cameras and equipment, understanding key functions like exposure, shutter speed, and depth of field to create stunning visuals for a variety of settings.
  • Compose Stunning Photos: Apply advanced composition techniques across genres, whether it’s portrait, landscape, wedding, or still-life photography, allowing you to capture captivating images in any scenario.
  • Handle Lighting with Precision: Manipulate natural and artificial lighting, troubleshoot common errors, and use tools like flash and filters to enhance image quality.
  • Capture and Edit Dynamic Photos: Photograph action, travel, and night scenes with ease, refining your editing techniques for professional results, ensuring your work stands out in the market.
  • Build a Professional Portfolio: Compile a diverse portfolio showcasing your talent, and learn how to market and sell your work to clients, agencies, and publications, enhancing your freelance or corporate photography business.
  • Kickstart Your Photography Business: From securing clients and invoicing for services to marketing yourself as a freelance photographer, you’ll be ready to start or expand your business confidently.

Start Anytime, Study Anywhere

With flexible, self-paced online learning, you can enrol and begin your course whenever it suits you, fitting your studies around your existing commitments.

Take the First Step Today!

Enrol now by filling out our form or calling us at +61 1300 783 283 to start your journey towards a successful career in photography.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Australian College online courses nationally recognised?

Australian College is a Registered Training Organisation, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All of our Certificate and Diploma courses are accredited as nationally recognised qualifications. We also offer professional development courses which are not accredited nor nationally recognised but provide you the opportunity to improve on your existing skills.

Regular Contact from Us. Yes – We Call You!

Australian College is proactive about being in touch. When you apply to enrol, our Student Support team will call you immediately and guide you through to finish the enrolment process. They will also contact you regularly to ensure you are on track and comfortable with online learning. After your onboarding has been completed a Student Adviser will make contact to introduce themselves as your main point of contact and assistance with your ongoing study. You will continue to receive regular phone calls, emails and SMS to check your progress and offer help. If we see you getting behind, we will increase our efforts to contact you to ensure you are getting the help you need. Study online - not alone and be supported every step of the way!

Access to Course Materials

All of the course materials are accessed and completed online, allowing learners to complete subjects at a time and place that suits them. Online course login details are provided via email as soon as the enrolment details are finalised. Online learners can: ● Access online learning and assessment materials 24/7 ● Submit assessments, view assessment results and assessor feedback ● Update their contact details

No Exams and lots of Help

There are no stressful exams. Our assessments are thorough but are self-paced and help is only a phone call or email away. Activities that you are asked to do are practical and based on real life workplace experiences and needs. Once you start your course, you will be issued your course timetable and we will help you keep to it so that you end up with the qualification that you deserve as quickly as is feasible.

Start and study anytime – Enjoy the flexibility

Australian College does not have strict starting dates, giving you the ability to decide when you want to start your course. Once your enrolment is approved your personal login details will give you access to your course materials 24/7 and allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.

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Course Summary

Course Code PFBN
Qualification gained Australian College Advanced Photography program (Professional Photography)
Study mode Flexible delivery online
Flexible duration Up to 12 months
Study load Self-paced
Start date Start anytime
Assessment method Assessment methods for this course differ from module to module and include:

  • Knowledge/Theory-based short answer questions
  • Projects
Nationally recognised No
Course units Module 1: Camera Functions and Terminology

Reading 1: Essential Photography: Film and Digital
Topic 1: Getting Started in Professional Photography
Topic 2: The Language of Professional Photography
Topic 3: The Difference Between Film and Digital Cameras
Topic 4: Understanding Exposure and Depth of Field
Topic 5: Understanding Shutter Speed
Topic 6: Discover Your Creativity
Topic 7: Tips From the Professionals
Topic 8: Looking After Your Camera Topic
9: Camera Accessories Topic
10: Keeping a Photography Journal

Reading 2: Light, Night and Exposure
Topic 1: Controlling Exposure & Aperture
Topic 2: Night Photography
Topic 3: When To Shoot Black and White
Topic 4: Buying a Tripod
Topic 5: Trouble Shooting Common Errors
Topic 6: Choosing a Filter
Topic 7: A Photographer at
Work Topic 8: Capturing a Sense of Place

Reading 3: Portrait Photography and Light Meters
Topic 1: Spot Metering and Matrix Metering
Topic 2: Focusing and Bracketing
Topic 3: Lenses and the Rule of Thirds
Topic 4: Using Flash and Fixing Red Eye™
Topic 5: Avoiding Lighting Mistakes
Topic 6: Cropping Your Pictures
Topic 7: Portrait Photography

Reading 4: Weddings, Fashion, Beauty
Topic 1: Photography Genres
Topic 2: Wedding Photography
Topic 3: The Wedding Photographer Do’s and Don’ts
Topic 4: Working With Models
Topic 5: Getting a Model Release
Topic 6: Fashion Photography
Topic 7: Beauty Photography
Topic 8: Working With Props

 

Module 2: Genres and Marketing Your Photographs

 

Reading 1: Still Life Photography
Topic 1: Still Life Photography and Composition
Topic 2: Food Photography
Topic 3: More on Flash Photography
Topic 4: Managing Digital Files

Reading 2: Photojournalism, Action and Travel Photography
Topic 1: Exploring Photojournalism
Topic 2: How To Take Action Photos
Topic 3: Photographing Water Sports
Topic 4: Travel Photography
Topic 5: Photography Etiquette
Topic 6: Processing Photos

Reading 3: Selling Your Photographs
Topic 1: Building Your Portfolio
Topic 2: Aerial Photography
Topic 3: Markets, Fetes and Festivals
Topic 4: Calendars, Posters and Merchandise
Topic 5: Submitting Your Work to Publications
Topic 6: Exhibiting Your Work
Topic 7: Stock Library Photographs

Reading 4: The Business of Professional Photography
Topic 1: Working in the Industry
Topic 2: Starting a Freelance Business
Topic 3: Invoicing for Your Work
Topic 4: Marketing Yourself as a Photographer
Topic 5: Your Portfolio
Topic 6: Writing Your CV
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection
  • A Good Command of Written English
  • Ability to Allocate Appropriate Study Hours Per Week
  • Access to a DSLR Camera

If you have these essential requirements, then you can get started immediately.

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COURSE FEES

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $2,000.00 upfront*
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $300.00 Deposit then 20 x $100.00 Weekly = $2,300.00*
PAYMENT OPTION 3 – Completely customise your own payment plan here.

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