Diploma of Digital Imaging
CRS2025DDI
The Diploma of Digital Imaging is an exciting accredited, and fully FEE-HELP enabled higher education course that provides a comprehensive introductory tertiary-level photographic qualification.
Next intake: February 2026
Duration: Four Trimesters
Delivery: Face-to-face or real-time learning via Zoom.
Next intake: February 2026
Duration: Four Trimesters
Delivery: Face-to-face or real-time learning via Zoom.
The Diploma of Digital Imaging provides pathways into further study or employment.
Upon completion of the course, you are eligible to gain direct entry into Trimester 2 of the 1st year of the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging or Bachelor of Screen Media degree. The course provides you with 60 credit points of the 180 credit points required for the Bachelor of Photography and Digital Imaging or Bachelor of Screen Media qualification.
Alternatively, it will prepare you for a range of creative and technical roles in photography, filmmaking, and digital content creation, such as photographer, videographer, multimedia designer, media production assistant, and visual content creator.
This Diploma course is delivered over four trimesters and is designed for students seeking a strong practical and hands-on experience, that combines the technical foundations of both still and moving image.
You'll explore capture and the importance of managing and improving your images with lightroom and photoshop. You'll gain a practical understanding of lenses, combined with creative exposure, and learn in a hands-on way to confidently photograph while responding to various light sources. You'll be guided through the foundations of studio photography, artificial lighting, and creative image construction.
All applicants should complete and submit the Diploma of Digital Imaging Application Form. Applicants for the course are required to demonstrate appropriate levels of English language proficiency consistent with studying in tertiary education.
Upon receiving your application, you will be contacted to arrange your interview and show some examples of your current photography or video.
Offers for domestic students
Offers are made after successful completion of the interview process.
Further information
Call 03 9682 3191 or email study@psc.edu.au
Domestic Students who are Australian Citizens may apply for FEE-HELP.
FEE-HELP is not available for international students. International Student tuition fees are paid up-front on a per-trimester basis.
When you accept your offer and complete your enrolment form, you also choose your tuition fee payment option.
Digital Imaging Course Structure and Fees by Subject 2026 (Domestic Students) - PDF
FEE-HELP Tuition Fee Assistance
PSC is an approved FEE-HELP provider.
FEE-HELP is a government loan scheme that assists eligible fee-paying students with loans to pay all or part of their tuition fees. It cannot be used for additional study costs such as equipment and materials, accommodation, living expenses or other costs. It is available to Australian Citizens or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa who are enrolled in a higher education course.
Further information about FEE-HELP loans is available in this 2026 FEE-HELP Booklet.
FEE-HELP is available for eligible students for the tuition fees of the Undergraduate Certificate of Photography course.
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