Explore your love of photography with this entry-level course. Develop the skills you need to get your foot in the door as an assistant photographer or to pursue further study.
CUA31115 Certificate III in Visual Arts
TAFE at School Full fee | $3,480 |
Subsidised | $540 - $650 |
Concession | $540 - $650 |
Full fee | $4,872 - $4,875 |
Explore your love of photography with this entry-level course and get the skills you need to enter the industry as an assistant photographer or pursue further study. This qualification provides introductory skills required for employment within both art and commercial areas of photography.
The Australian Government's Job Outlook service reports the number of people working as photographers grew very strongly over the past five years. Job prospects for qualified photographers are expected to remain strong with around 9,000 job openings anticipated over the next five years.
In this course you'll gain experience in studio photography, darkroom techniques, and digital imaging post production. You'll also have the opportunity to work with industry-standard equipment associated with professional studio production. Explore visual communication through photography and utilise software to edit your images.
Successful completion of this course will equip you with the skills required to enter the photography industry as an assistant photographer or photography studio assistant. You'll also be well-equipped to continue on to the Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging and further study.
Take control of your learning with practical assignments and the freedom to choose your style of photography. We'll teach you both the art and science of photography through a combination of intense hands-on tuition sessions paired with the latest industry knowledge and techniques.
Our learning spaces are more than just classrooms. You'll be learning in a fully-equipped, state-of-the-art photography studio under the guidance of our highly-experienced team of industry professionals.
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BSBWHS201Contribute to health and safety of self and othersUnit code: BSBWHS201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a manner that is healthy and safe in relation to self and others and to respond to emergency incidents. It covers following work health and safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and instructions, implementing WHS requirements and participating in WHS consultative processes. |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others | |
CUAACD201Develop drawing skills to communicate ideasUnit code: CUAACD201 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop simple drawing techniques to communicate ideas. It does not relate to drawing as an art form. |
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas | |
CUAPPR301Produce creative workUnit code: CUAPPR301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and produce creative work in any media. Work is typically produced through exploration of ideas, techniques, tools, equipment and materials. |
Produce creative work | |
CUARES301Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practiceUnit code: CUARES301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the relevance of historical and theoretical information for application to own arts practice. |
Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice |
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BSBCRT301Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skillsUnit code: BSBCRT301 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to develop the habit of thinking in a more creative way through looking at things differently, musing, testing, experimenting and challenging existing thought patterns. |
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills | |
BSBDES301Explore the use of colourUnit code: BSBDES301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory. |
Explore the use of colour | |
CUADIG303Produce and prepare photo imagesUnit code: CUADIG303 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare photo images for integration into an interactive media sequence or product. |
Produce and prepare photo images | |
CUADIG305Produce digital imagesUnit code: CUADIG305 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce digital images through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials. |
Produce digital images | |
CUAPHI302Capture photographic imagesUnit code: CUAPHI302 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a standard digital stills camera using a range of techniques. |
Capture photographic images | |
CUAPHI305Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographsUnit code: CUAPHI305 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of techniques to produce monochrome photographs suitable for display or reproduction. It applies to individuals working in photo centres, specialised photo processing laboratories or photography studios. At this level, work may be undertaken independently or with supervision, depending on the work context. |
Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs | |
CUAPPR302Document the creative work progressUnit code: CUAPPR302 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to document the conception, development and progress of own creative work. |
Document the creative work progress | |
CUAPRI301Produce printsUnit code: CUAPRI301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and use a range of combined techniques to produce finished prints from design concepts which are reviewed and adjusted during the work in progress. It applies to individuals who are still developing their expertise in design and technique. They work under supervision but have some independence and use discretion and judgement within defined guidelines. |
Produce prints |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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South Bank | 25 January 2021 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week | Classroom | Full fee: $4,875 Subsidised: $650 Concession: $650 |
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Nambour | 29 January 2021 | 6 months | Full time 2 days per week Tuesday, Friday |
Classroom | Full fee: $4,872 Subsidised: $540 Concession: $540 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
Choosing to study a TAFE at School course is a great way to get a vocational qualification while you’re still in high school. You also gain valuable credits towards your QCE, an apprenticeship, a diploma or university.
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South Bank | 01 February 2021 | 1 year | Part time 1 day per week | Classroom | TAFE at School Full fee: $3,480 |
You must be a Year 10, 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.
Course placements are subject to availability.
CUA31115 Certificate III in Visual Arts
QCE points: 8
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It is recommended that students have an digital SLR or DSLR camera. There may be additional costs incurred to print your final portfolio assessment
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