This qualification is for people who want to work as a practitioner in the photo imaging sector. You will gain a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialized and technical competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate photo imaging services. The qualification applies to a range of industry contexts, including commercial, domestic portrait, media, wedding, illustrative, institutional and art photography, where you are required to: interpret photo imaging assignment briefs from a range of clients consult with clients to refine objectives of photo imaging assignments select appropriate technologies and workflows, to capture images, including type of camera, image recording media, lighting, post-capture processing and outputs work from a studio or in a range of locations employ aesthetic, conceptual, compositional and technical skills to realize outcomes use a range of traditional, contemporary and emerging technologies when preparing, capturing and distributing image products Course Structure To receive the Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice Research and apply photo imaging trends Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace Career opportunities Working as a practitioner in the photo imaging industry in a range of industry contexts, including: art photographer commercial/ advertising photographer domestic portrait photographer fashion photographer industrial/ architectural photographer media photographer sports photographer technical photographer (museum/ library/ gallery) technical photographer (scientific/ medical/ forensic) wedding photographer