UndergraduateArts & Design

Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging

RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

The Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging at RMIT University is a practical, industry-led course that helps students develop their artistic practice and hone their photography skills across commercial, advertising, documentary, editorial, institutional and fine art photography. Students learn to interpret assignment briefs, consult with clients to refine objectives, select appropriate tools including cameras, recording media, lighting and post-capture processing, work from a studio or on location, and use aesthetic, conceptual, compositional and technical skills along with traditional and contemporary technologies. It is taught in Melbourne.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$25,300
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS5.5 overall (L5 R5 W5 S5)
PTE42 overall (L36 R36 W36 S36)

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Course structure

  • Program code C5446 (CRICOS 119064G). Delivered at City Campus
  • Full-time 1 Years. As a graduate of this diploma
  • you will have the skills to pursue a career in a range of industries. You may work as a freelance photographer in commercial
  • advertising
  • editorial
  • fashion
  • food
  • wedding
  • portrait
  • sports
  • travel
  • stock library
  • illustrative
  • and scientific and technical photography. You can also start a career as a photographic assistant or technician in any of these fields
  • or in professional image retouching
  • digital image operation
  • events and corporate photography
  • or media and documentary photography

Career & PR pathway

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Admissions

Academic requirements There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . All applicants must submit the selection task Applicants who are seeking admission on the basis of an approved RMIT pathway will be able to indicate this in the selection task and submit. All other applicants must complete and submit the selection task requirements. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qu

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