PHOTOGRAPHY SHORT COURSES
Explore flexible photography short courses
If you’re looking to build your skills without committing to a full qualification, our photography short courses offer a practical and inspiring place to start. Designed for beginners and emerging creatives, these short courses in photography help you develop confidence behind the camera while learning techniques you can use straight away.
Our photography short courses in Melbourne are delivered in a hands-on, studio-focused environment where you’ll learn by doing. From mastering camera settings to understanding lighting, composition and editing, each class is structured to give you real, usable skills in a short amount of time.
If you need more flexibility, our online photography short courses allow you to study from anywhere while still benefiting from expert guidance and practical assignments. You’ll move through each module at a manageable pace, building your skills step by step with support along the way.
Whether you’re exploring a creative hobby, upskilling for work or testing the waters before further study, these short courses give you a focused, supportive introduction to photography with results you can see in your work.
SHORT COURSES
Photo Editing Essentials: From Import to Export
Streamline your photography workflow and elevate your editing with this practical course focused on Adobe Lightroom. Designed for photographers looking to work more efficiently, you’ll learn how to organise, edit, and refine your images to achieve consistent, professional results.
With flexible delivery, you can join on campus for hands-on learning and personalised feedback, or study online at your own pace with 12 months of access to course materials, videos, and resources—so you can revisit lessons whenever needed.
Camera Fundamentals: From Auto to Manual
Take creative control of your photography and move beyond Auto mode with this practical, skills-focused course. Learn to confidently manage camera settings, work with light, and make deliberate creative decisions to achieve consistent results.
With flexible study options, you can learn on campus with hands-on guidance or online at your own pace, with 12 months of access to all course materials.
WHY PSC?
We are student-centred, industry-connected, and career-focused. As Australia’s leading, multi-award-winning photography institution—now also offering digital media and design programs—our focus is delivering transformative education and strong graduate outcomes.
We are deeply committed to a nurturing, creative learning environment where students grow, push boundaries, and discover their potential. Studying with us means joining a connected national and international creative community across photography, screen media, and design, collaborating with ideas, content, and emerging technologies.
WORLD CLASS DESIGNED FACILITIES
Our campus is the culmination of extensive international research and planning and provides a specialised contemporary learning environment with purpose built facilities.
GREAT STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO
You are immersed in practical, hands-on learning environments that mirror professional practice. We provide fantastic student to teacher ratio in smaller class sizes.
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY NETWORKS
Our lecturers are leading professionals highly respected and connected in the photography and image making industry. We offer an extensive international mentor program.
FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE LEARNING
Our course delivery across photography, screen media, design, and creative industries courses includes interactive classes, workshops, and practical participation. Both face-to-face and online study offer the same level of guidance, engagement, and support.