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Undergraduate Certificate of Photography

ProviderPhotography Studies College (Melbourne)
Course code: VTAC9100110042Higher education providerStudy area: PhotographyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Undergraduate Certificate of Photography is an exciting newly accredited fully FEE-HELP enabled higher education course that provides a comprehensive introductory tertiary level photographic qualification. During this 6 month course, you will cover the visual and technical aspects needed to produce creative photographic images, ensuring you gain comprehensive skills in camera craft, workflow and digital post production.

By exploring a range of photographic genres and visual approaches, you will develop your  photography practice, as well as exploring the history of photography and the influence it has had on contemporary photographic styles. This course also provides pathways into further study or employment.

Once completed, you are eligible for Advanced Standing into the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging degree qualification - direct entry into Semester 2 of the 1st year. Alternatively, it will prepare you for support roles in photography and the creative industries.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Supplementary form

All applicants need to complete the Undergraduate Certificate of Photography Application Form at: https://www.psc.edu.au/apply-now-undergraduate-certificate-of-photography

You will then be contacted by the Future Students Advisor to arrange your informal discussion (via zoom or in person) and show some of your recent photography.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Photography Studies College (Melbourne) SEAS information and the Photography Studies College (Melbourne) website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Applicants with VET study

Applicants with work and life experience

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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