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Four Years, Part Time |
Two Semesters Per Year |
Face-to-face OR real-time learning via Zoom Whether you choose to study face-to-face OR in real-time via Zoom, all PSC students receive the same level of teacher guidance and support. |
Accreditation | 10999NAT |
Careers Photographer: Fashion, Commercial, Corporate, Editorial, Photojournalist, Videographer, Studio Manager, Image Production Manager, Pathway to Bachelor of Photography |
For students wanting to turn their passion into a career, there is the option to undertake our our unique nationally accredited and innovative part time Advanced Diploma of Photography (10999NAT) course. This qualification is designed to produce professional photographer graduates ready for a career in the photography industry, with access to PSC’s forty plus years of networks and experience.
Studying in our part-time Advanced Diploma of Photography comprises of two semesters per year for four years. However, the flexibility is also available for students to work at a lesser load and extend this course over a longer duration should that suit their circumstances better. As per the Certificate courses, you can choose between evening or day sessions, usually scheduled over one or two 3-hour classes per week.
The Pro Photography Certificate course is the equivalent to the first year of the Advanced Diploma of Photography. By completing the Pro Photography Certificate you have completed the first year of the unique Advanced Diploma of Photography course.
This level of your Advanced Diploma of Photography extends your techniques and creative abilities as you find a visual language and direction in your work. Practical hands-on classes in studio photography explore studio lighting, equipment and working collaboratively. Professional workflow and post-production are built on, as is the importance of the photographic print.
This year integrates your visual, technical and post-production skill sets to produce more sophisticated photographic images. Refining your personal style through creative folios, you focus on becoming a more independent learner. You also undertake external client-based projects working to a specific brief and deadline, enabling you to become adaptable in your approaches and gain real-world insights.
At this level of your Advanced Diploma of Photography, you are in the final stages of preparing for your professional photography career. You become immersed in the professional photography industry, establishing a career direction through your own practice, industry awards and industry networks. You continue the transition from student to photographer though your mentor relationship and build skills in the business of professional photography in your area of specialisation whether it be commercial photography, photojournalism or art photography. The focus is on building a professional and independent work style, while emphasising the working realities of the industry.
A key feature of our final year course is our Visiting Mentor Program. In addition to the mentors you will be required to connect with and form relationships within your final year, the College will provide you with access to a Visiting Mentor to assist you develop your area of specialisation in photography and to assist you with career direction. Appointments will be made for you to meet with the Visiting Mentor of your choice for a one-on-one session in both the first and second semester of your final year. Our Visiting Mentors are as follows:
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.
Entry Requirements
Adults employed in the photography industry seeking a formal qualification; adults seeking to up-skill their photography practice and qualifications, adults seeking a career change, adults returning to the workforce and adults who just want to take great photos! Direct entry for Year 12; recently completed Year 12 students with some workplace experience. |
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Application Procedure
Apply online and one of our Course Advisors will be in touch. |
Fee Information
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This course is approved for Study Loans, check your eligibility here
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Photography Studies College (Melbourne) is a division of Photography Holdings Pty. Ltd.
ACN 005 525 306, ABN 58 860 041 097, CRICOS Provider No. 00257G, TEQSA Provider No. 12200, RTO Code 0111