Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
CUA50925
Education & trainingDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
17Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
12Training providers
Aug 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA50925, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Photographer
Industries
Photography
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for CUA50925 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 17 units: 4 core plus 13 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBAUD514Interpret compliance requirements
BSBAUD515Evaluate and review compliance
BSBCRT413Collaborate in creative processes
BSBCRT512Originate and develop concepts
BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM523Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
BSBMKG541Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG542Establish and monitor the marketing mix
BSBMKG546Develop social media engagement plans
BSBMKG547Develop strategies to monetise digital engagement
BSBMKG551Create multiplatform advertisements for mass media
BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
BSBOPS504Manage business risk
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
BSBPMG430Undertake project work
BSBPRC402Negotiate contracts
BSBTEC501Develop and implement an e-commerce strategy
BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
BSBWHS512Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CUAACD522Work with photomedia in creative practice
CUAACD525Manage specialised finishing processes
CUAACD532Create observational drawings
CUAACD533Select and refine a specialised drawing technique
CUAACD535Work with the human form in creative practice
CUAACD536Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
CUADES511Implement design solutions
CUADES512Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
CUADIG401Author interactive media
CUADIG412Design user interfaces
CUADIG413Create user interfaces
CUADIG415Produce innovative digital images
CUADIG512Design digital applications
CUADIG518Refine digital art techniques
CUADIG519Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
CUAFIM511Source funding for projects
CUAIND411Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
CUAIND412Provide freelance services
CUAIND512Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
CUAMWB401Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries
CUAMWB402Manage feedback on creative practice
CUAMWB403Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries
CUAPHI316Capture images using drone technology
CUAPHI520Produce technical photo images
CUAPHI521Make illustrative photo images for publication and display
CUAPHI522Plan and produce stock photo images
CUAPHI523Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace
CUAPHI524Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
CUAPHI531Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice
CUAPHI532Research and apply photo imaging trends and emerging technologies
CUAPHI533Explore and apply photo lighting techniques
CUAPHI534Employ specialised imaging technologies
CUAPHI535Produce commercial photo images
CUAPHI536Provide photographic portrait services
CUAPHI537Produce media photo images
CUAPHI538Provide wedding photo imaging services
CUAPHI539Plan and produce visual art photo images
CUAPOS412Manage media assets
CUAPPR408Integrate disability access and inclusion
CUAPPR414Develop self as artist
CUAPPR511Realise a body of creative work
CUAPPR512Develop sustainability of own professional practice
CUAPPR513Present a body of own creative work
CUAPPR514Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
CUAPPR515Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUAPPR616Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level
CUAPRE401Implement preventive conservation activities
CUAPRI511Refine printmaking techniques
CUAPRI512Investigate printmaking materials and processes
FNSORG501Develop and manage a budget
SIRRMER008Plan and style merchandise photo shoots
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the CUA50925 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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