Certificate IV in Photo Imaging (CUV40411)

• Next Start Date: Friday the 19th of April 2013: 9:00AM - 4:30PM BRISBANE
• Next Start Date: Friday the 19th of April 2013: 9:00AM - 4:30PM GOLD COAST

The Certificate IV in Photo Imaging will introduce you to digital image capture, camera techniques, post production, computer image management, colour theory, lighting, studio and location work, visual awareness and knowledge in relation to our society and elements and principles of design. You will learn how to produce and post edit photographs to a professional standard, to present and discuss your work professionally and to prepare and exhibit final images in a graduating student exhibition.

At AICD subjects are carefully designed to allow students to explore and develop skills in areas in which to follow their individual creative style and niche for the future. Study at AICD combines, theory and practical training, with a strong emphases on elements and principles of design and developing personal creative skills. During this course students are given a wide scope of training to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and creativity that relate to employment within the profession of photography.

AICD offers you the unique opportunity to work with our fashion, styling, makeup and interior design students, providing you with many fantastic opportunities to develop your photography portfolio.

Our teaching staff are passionate, qualified professionals with many years of experience working within the photography industry. Passing on their first hand knowledge and experience to students. This gives our students the ability to gain valuable insights from trainers with real industry experience and benefit from their experiences, knowledge and industry contacts.

During the course students are encouraged to enter into various photography competitions and events. By participating in these competitions and events students will challenge their creative potential, receive invaluable experience and opportunities of showcasing their work.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates may pursue self-employment or freelance work. They may also seek employment as a photographic assistant in industry sectors such as fine art, portrait, fashion, glamour, wedding, travel, sports, illustrative, digitial imaging, photo journalism, stock, landscape or nature. Other potential career paths include technical photography, photo lab assistant or photo store assistant.

Qualification & Units of Competency:

On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded the ‘CUV40411: Certificate IV in Photo Imaging’, which is nationally recognised as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework.

On successful completion of the course students will receive competencies in the following units:

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
BSBDES402A	Interpret and respond to a design brief
BSBOHS201A	Participate in OHS processes
CUVACD401A	Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUVPHI301A	Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge
CUVPHI303A	Process photo images to work-print and file stage
CUVPHI401A	Capture images in response to a brief
CUVPHI402A	Research and apply information on the traditions that inform photoimaging practice
CUVPHI403A	Apply photo imaging lighting techniques
CUVPHI404A	Enhance, manipulate and output photo images
CUVPRP403A	Select and organise finished work for storage
CUVPHI527A	Make Illustrative images for publication
CUVPHI302A	Capture photographic images
CUVIND501B	Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
CUFIND401A	Provide services on a freelance basis
SIRRMER016A	Style merchandise for photography

Further Study Options:

The Certificate IV in Photoimaging provides a direct pathway into the Diploma of Photo Imaging (requiring a further 6 months full time study).

Course Duration and Term Dates:

The part time Certificate IV in Photoimaging course runs over 1 day per week over a year and a half with classes every Friday from 9am - 4.30pm (with a half hour lunch break) with a total of 50 days and follows the queensland school term dates.

Students who wish to complete the Certificate IV in Photoimaging full time can do so - please view the Diploma of Photo Imaging information for term dates.

Course Fees - Domestic Students Only:

Course fees include:

• tuition
• class notes
• use of the school’s equipment
• school t-shirt.

Price:

The course fees are for a position in the course and are payable whether the student completes the course or not. Upon enrolling in the course, the student (and guarantor/s) becomes liable to the institute for the full course fees.

To secure a position in the course, student's must pay a minimum non-refundable course deposit of 10% of the 'Discounted Upfront Payment Price' (listed below).

Certificate IV in Photo Imaging (Part Time):

Discounted Upfront Payment Price: $6,500.00

• Non-Refundable Course Deposit: $650.00
• Balance Due on Course Commencement Date: $5,850.00

Full Course Cost (Payment Plan): $7,150.00

• Non-Refundable Course Deposit: $650.00
• Balance paid in weekly direct debit installments (with Ezypay) over course duration: $6,500.00

Additional Costs:

• Student ID Card: $25
• Printing & photocoping by student.
• Students will be required to pay for their graduation dinner for themselves and any guests. Students will be advised on the price in advance – allow maximum of $80 per person.

Required Course Equipment:

Students will need to provide the following equipment:

• 35mm DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) Camera. Minimum requirement of 1 lens, although additional lenses are useful.
• Laptop Computer - see requirements below:

LAPTOP / NOTEBOOK MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Students accepted into the program will be required to have a laptop computer with a wireless network connection. The following minimum specifications are required:

• Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n
• Minimum 4Gb RAM
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• 2Ghz or faster processor
• Web Browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari) (free online)
• Norton Anti Virus - Students will not be allowed to connect to our network without Norton Anti Virus installed and activated.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (free online)
• Adobe Adobe Photoshop CS4 minimum*

* Please check software manufacturers minimum system requirements. Student pricing available.

Financial Assistance

Eligible students may be able to apply to Centrelink for either Youth Allowance (for full-time students aged 16 to 24) or Austudy (for full-time students aged 25 years or over). For more information visit the Centrelink website.

Applications - Domestic Students Only:

Enrolment Procedure:

To enrol, you must contact us on (07) 55 938 335 and request an enrolment pack for this course. Please note, enrolment packs are only given out on request.

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Next Course Start Dates

• Next Start Date: Friday the 19th of April 2013: 9:00AM - 4:30PM BRISBANE
• Next Start Date: Friday the 19th of April 2013: 9:00AM - 4:30PM GOLD COAST