Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - Melbourne
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) - Melbourne

124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Certificate IV - Photography and Digital Imaging (C4415) (110048B)

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

The Certificate IV - Photography and Digital Imaging program is focused on students gaining highly practical photographic skills with a strong emphasis on collaboration, professionalism and hands-on industry knowledge.

Students will initially study all areas of photography in the Certificate IV and upon successful completion, advance to areas of specialization in the Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging.

The one-year Certificate IV is designed to reflect the role of individuals working as photographers' assistants. Students will learn to apply a broad range of skills in lighting, image capture, enhancements, manipulation and output.

Upon successful completion, students are encouraged to apply and advance into areas of specialization in the Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging. This is also a one-year qualification, where they will produce highly professional folios of work both on location and in studio and gain technical skills to plan, carry out and evaluate photo imaging services.

Please note that applicants from some countries will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee will go towards the tuition deposit for any students who enroll.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5

Writing

5

Listening

5

Speaking

5

Reading

36

Writing

36

Listening

36

Speaking

36

Program Intakes

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

December 1, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2026

Submission deadline

December 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

1 year certificate iv

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$24000 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover Fee: $612 per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): $326 per year