Focus on further enhancing your career in photography. This course will build uponyour knowledge in a variety of photographic genres, including domestic,commercial,scientific and artistic creativity.During your studies you will develop skills in research, illustration, exhibitionphotography, close up and studio photography. You will also gain expertise incurrent trends in the rapidly evolving aspects of digital imaging and traditionapractice.Studying photography is exciting and can open doors to a wide number of careeropportunities. On completion ofyour qualification, you can work as a professionaphotographer in a variety offields such as commercial, domestic, documentary.portrait and artistic photography. You can also find employment in a studio or setup your own businessOur lecturers are closely involved with the Australian Institute of ProfessionalPhotography (AlpP) and other professional bodies, and you'lbe encouraped to partitipate in events at both a state and nationalleve. A large number ofour students, pastand present have taken up membership with these professional bodies who only accept industry competent practitioners as membersYou can choose to study thiscourse at thediomalevel or the two vear pathway to complete the advanced diploma
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
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Submit School Application
Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
5.0
Speaking
5.0
Reading
5.0
Writing
5.0
Overall
6.0
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier
Reference Id
1003
Certificate Classification
Visual Arts And Crafts
Scheme
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier
Reference Id
411
Certificate Classification
Advanced Diploma of
Scheme
Nationally Recognised Training Type
Reference Id
11
Certificate Classification
Qualification
Certificate Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have high level technical, creative and conceptual skills which they apply across a range of creative arts industry contexts. It applies to work in different environments that require the development of creative solutions to complex problems.
Practice at this level is underpinned by the ability to research, analyse, conceive and develop ideas and negotiate solutions. Application of advanced communication, organisational and project management skills are also required. Individuals at this level will have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge within one or more fields of work and operate across a broad range of technical or management functions with accountability for personal outputs and team outcomes within broad parameters.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Qualification
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Units of competency in qualification
Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
