Undergraduate Certificate of Digital Imaging
CRS1400973
This course is an accredited fully FEE-HELP enabled higher education qualification allowing you to take a shorter block of deep and rich learning while undertaking an introductory tertiary level experience and photographic qualification.
Next intake: February 2026
Duration: 4 Units across 2 Trimesters of Study
Delivery: Face-to-face OR real-time learning via Zoom
Next intake: February 2026
Duration: 4 Units across 2 Trimesters of Study
Delivery: Face-to-face OR real-time learning via Zoom
The Undergraduate Certificate of Digital Imaging provides pathways into further study - advanced standing into the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging or employment. Once you have completed the course, you are eligible for direct entry and 30 credit points of the 180 credit points required for the Bachelor of Photography degree.
Alternatively, it will prepare you for support roles in photography and the creative industries, such as digital retouching, cataloguing digital content, being a visual editing assistant or working as a photography assistant. In the course, you will undertake 4 subjects, providing 30 credit points of the 180 credit points for the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging qualification. Additionally, it will prepare you for photography and digital imaging support roles, such as cataloguing digital content, digital retouching, or a visual editing assistant. This course provides a skills pathway to the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging degree.
In this course, the emphasis is on digital capture, workflow and digital technology skills, which are so important in today’s world. You will cover all the technical aspects needed to produce creative photographic images, ensuring you gain comprehensive skills in digital capture, workflow and image management. You will further these skills with digital post-production and professional printing techniques as you progress. In addition, you will explore shooting on location and in the studio, using tungsten lights, speedlights and reflectors. Additionally, you will work with mixed lighting and lighting design in the studio, introducing you to studio photography, lighting and creative image construction.
Flexible Study Options
You can choose to study face-to-face on campus or in real-time via Zoom using our flexible remote delivery option. This option perfectly suits regional or interstate students in Australia who prefer to study more economically in the comfort of their homes or international students within +2 or -3 time zones from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Applications
All applicants submit an enrolment form.
Applicants for the course are required to demonstrate appropriate levels of English language proficiency consistent with studying in tertiary education. Domestic applicants can apply at apply.psc.edu.au and:
Choose to have a create chat prior to receiving their letter of offer to have any questions about study answered or:
Apply direct by sharing a 150-word statement covering their experience, passion and study and career goals prior to receiving their letter of offer.
Australian Citizens may apply for FEE-HELP.
FEE-HELP is not available for international enrolments.
When you accept your offer and complete your enrolment form, you also choose your tuition fee payment option.
Digital Imaging Course Structure and Fees by Subject - (PDF)
FEE-HELP Tuition Fee Assistance
PSC is an approved FEE-HELP provider.
FEE-HELP is a government loan scheme that assists eligible fee paying students with loans to pay all or part of their tuition fees. It cannot be used for additional study costs such as equipment and materials, accommodation, living expenses or other costs. It is available to Australian Citizens or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa who are enrolled in a higher education course.
Further information about FEE-HELP loans is available in the 2026 FEE-HELP Booklet.
FEE-HELP is available for eligible students for the tuition fees for the Undergraduate Certificate of Digital Imaging course.
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COURSE LECTURERS
PSC is a community of experienced practitioners and educators with national and international profiles in the areas of documentary, photojournalism, art, commercial photography, photobook publishing, curation and photographic theory.