Skills check
Domestic students
You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.
The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology.
If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths.
Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.
Read the Skills Check FAQs.
To enter this qualification, students must produce a folio imaging work that demonstrates the application of technical skills and knowledge equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 4 or above.
Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience, or through formal study.
Selection criteria
Domestic and International students
To apply for this course you must present a collection of work, which demonstrates an interest in art and design.
If you are under 17 years of age, special enrolment conditions apply.
Portfolio compulsory items:
Your folio should include 7-11 pieces of photographic work using the brief's. Include a rationale per image demonstrating your technical skills and knowledge. These could include but are not limited to:
- Portrait
- A traditional headshot portrait with controlled studio lighting.
- A candid outdoor portrait capturing natural expressions.
- A creative self-portrait that reveals your personality.
- Landscape
- A wide-angle landscape showcasing a natural vista (mountains, beach, forest, etc.).
- An urban landscape capturing the essence of a cityscape.
- Still Life
- A well-composed arrangement of everyday objects with controlled lighting.
- A macro shot highlighting intricate details of a small subject.
- Architecture
- An interior shot capturing the ambience of a space.
- An exterior shot emphasising the lines and form of a building.
- Experimental/Artist
- An abstract or experimental photo that demonstrates your creative approach.
- A long-exposure shot that creates unique light trails or motion effects.
Note: Submit either JPEG’s or PDF’s.
You must submit this electronically at time of application or via the Student Portal and MUST contain a zip file of all folio items.
International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:
- English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent - For a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International.
- Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12
Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.
