The qualification will give you a solid understanding of how to light and capture images to suit any style or situation. You will learn basic photography fundamentals including assessing correct and optimal exposures, simple and sophisticated lighting, digital image capture and manipulation, and professional wet processing/hand printing using color and black and white film. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the construction of an image, elemental graphic design, digital asset management, color management, folio production, business, finance and marketing. Unit Introduction To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 17 units: Core Competencies: 3 Elective Competencies: 14 Outcome CUA50915 Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging Job Prospects Photographer Photographic Developer and Printer Graphic Designer Photographer's Assistant Photographers University Pathways If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas will give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities. That means cutting down the amount of time you need to complete your degree, or even enrolling straight into the second year of your university course.