CUV40403 Certificate IV in Photoimaging
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design
TAFE Course No: 7539
Before you can enrol in this course you must contact the campus or campuses of your choice for details of information sessions and other procedures that may apply. Compulsory attendance at an information session This course trains you for work as a photographic assistant. It gives you an understanding of the industry, introduces you to new developments and techniques and gives you the skills you need to work in the industry. You will learn how to conceive and execute photographs to a professional standard, to present and discuss your work and to be aware of the occupational health and safety aspects of the photoimaging industry. The course also gives you theoretical and practical training in the general industrial, commercial and professional photoimaging. You learn about the production of black and white and colour photographic images drawing on elements of design and traditions of photography, digital image capture and computer image management, camera techniques using a range of studio and SLR camera systems, and lighting for both studio and location work. You can expect to spend up to $2000 on an equipment kit and up to $1200 on materials over the duration of the course.
Career Opportunities: Photographic assistant.
Articulation: It is anticipated that a new Advanced Diploma of Photoimaging will be developed as part of stage 2 of the Visual Arts, Crafts and Design Training Package. This course will articulate into the Advanced Diploma course.
Entry Requirements: NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent). Must provide evidence of some experience with using a 35mm SLR camera, processing film, and printing either black and white or colour images. You will also need to present a portfolio that includes representative samples of personal photographic work in the form of six to twelve photographs conceived and executed by you.
| Modules/Units | |
| Core: | |
| CUECOR02B | Work with others |
| CUFSAF01B | Follow health, safety and security procedures |
| CUVCRS14A | Prepare, store and maintain finished work |
| CUVDES04A | Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief |
| CUVDES05A | Interpret and respond to a brief |
| CUVPHI01A | Source and apply photoimaging industry knowledge |
| CUVPHI03A | Research and apply information on the traditions which inform photoimaging practice |
| CUVPHI04A | Apply photoimaging lighting techniques |
| CUVPHI06A | Plan and carry out image capture in response to a brief |
| CUVPHI07A | Process photoimages to work print/file stage |
| CUVPHI08A | Enhance, manipulate and output photoimages |
| Elective: | |
| CUSADM08A | Address copyright requirements |
| CUSGEN01A | Use and adapt to changes in technology |
| CUVPHI02A | Develop self for photoimaging industry |
| CUVPHI05A | Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent |
| CUVPHI09A | Use colour materials, processing and printing techniques in a wet darkroom context |
| CUVPHI10A | Use and extend wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs |
| CUVVSP12A | Produce digital images |
| CUVVSP13A | Research and experiment with techniques for digital image enhancement and manipulation |
| ICPMM43CA | Incorporate digital photography into multimedia presentations |
| ICPPP225A | Produce graphics using a graphics application |
| ICPPP32CA | Electronically combine and assemble data |
| 8999A | Tutorial support |
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Applying and enrolling:
This course is currently not being offered. For alternative courses see the Arts and Media Faculty course list or 91002NSW Certificate IV in Digital Media
