Photography and Photo Imaging Melbourne Polytechnic

Sharpen your focus

The Certificate IV in Photography and Photo imaging develops students’ skills in a wide range of photographic disciplines in the first 12 months of study. This includes Image Capture, Studio and Location Lighting, DSLR Video, Darkroom (Fairfield campus only), Digital Printing, Image Enhancement, Styling and Exhibition. We provide the excellent facilities and resources so you can build a comprehensive folio.

Additionally, you know you’re in good hands with the three-time winner of the Institute of the Year Award, in the AIPP – Australian Professional Photography Awards.

Entry requirements

Melbourne Polytechnic minimum academic level differs depending on the course. Most certificate and diploma level courses require evidence of completion to studies equivalent to Australian Year 11 or 12, bachelor degree courses require evidence of completion to studies equivalent to Australian Year 12, and master degree courses require evidence of completion to studies AQF (Australian) Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent.

If you do not meet Melbourne Polytechnic’s academic entry-level requirements but have acquired skills or knowledge relevant to your chosen course, you may apply as a mature age student. A mature age student is considered to be over 18 years old, and has been out of full-time education for at least one year.

For more information regarding international entry requirements, please visit: https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/international-students/admissions-information/entry-requirements/