Most professional photographers work freelance. Some specialise in news and PR, sport, wedding or travel images; others provide images to stock agencies. This course explores all the options open to freelance photographers and the skills required to make a living from them.
You will learn the basics of digital photography, key lighting principles and copywriting skills. The course also addresses the ideas and shots that appeal to editors and other clients, the importance of having a suitable work space, and the roles that negotiation, marketing and self-promotion play.
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- Course number
- 93720
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- Course duration
- Max 18 months
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- Course fees from
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$44.17 per week
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- Qualification
- Open Colleges Certificate
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- Delivery mode
- Online
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- Nationally recognised
- No
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- Assessments
10 written assessments
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- Awarded By
- Open Colleges
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Freelance photography I
- Introduction to your course
- Marketing counts
- Shooting for the print media
- Tools of the trade
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Stock photography
- Stock agencies
- Stock photography
- Income expectations
- The types of photos that sell
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Lighting and exposure
- Light and landscape
- Flash photography
- Basic portrait lighting
- Night photography
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Photojournalism
- Photojournalism in perspective
- News assignments
- Photographic illustration
- New technological advances
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Freelance photography II
- Developing photo ideas
- Work for newspapers/magazines
- Get professional
- Story ideas and what's news
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Feature syndication and copywriting
- Getting a feature agent
- Why you should also write
- Writing the lead
- Film quality, cameras
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The photography workspace
- The workspace, the workplace
- Public relations photography
- More on copywriting
- Depth of field
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Commercial photography I
- Getting public relations clients
- Keeping your clients
- More on PR: pricing your services
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The business of photography
- Photographic etiquette
- Negotiation
- Self-promotion: the portfolio
- Work for hire
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The photographer's media market
- Marketing your work
- Targeting your market
- The photographer's market
- How an editor selects your pictures
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On assignment I
- No story is worth your life
- Ceremonies
- On safari
- Your human rights
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On assignment II
- Where do ideas come from?
- Ideas tools 1-10
- 26 money earners
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Marketing your photography
- Examining your media market
- Getting to the decision maker
- Submitting photos and articles
- Obtaining an agreement
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Travel photography
- The craft of travel writing and photography
- What is a travel assignment?
- Travel photojournalism
- Popular travel features
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Commercial photography II
- Corporate photography
- More money-making ideas
- Wedding photography
- Sequence shots
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Freelance photography III
- The true cost of freelancing
- Personal satisfaction
- Some business aspects
- Associations/further education
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Digital photography
- Pixels? What are they?
- Types of digital cameras
- Digital imaging and press
- Arriving at a digital solution
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Entry requirements
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Minimum age
Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
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Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent and
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Microsoft Windows 98 or
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Mac OS X and
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CD-ROM drive.
Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:
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Adobe Acrobat Reader and
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Macromedia Flash player.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:
Evidence
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Example
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IELTS |
Overall score of 5.5 |
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TOEFL |
530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet) |
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12 months in English-speaking employment |
Testimonial, statutory declaration |
Additional requirements
Students will need to own or have access to a standard or manual camera.
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Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.
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David Karonidis
David is a freelance photographer with experience spanning more than 30 years. His work is widely published and represented in numerous film libraries. He has also won several awards for his photographic images.
David has built an impressive reputation specialising in corporate and industrial photography, both locally and internationally. His assignments are diverse in nature and include horticultural studies, action shots of RAAF and other air forces' fighter planes, travel library images, portraiture and industrial facilities.
His impressive client list includes government departments, publishing houses and industry associations such as: Telstra, Hilton Hotel Group, Qantas Airways, NRMA, Agence France-Presse, Shell and more.
The insights David has gained through running his own business help him to provide relevant advice for the next generation of aspiring photographers in our photography courses.
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Extras
On completion of your course, you'll receive an all-important 12-month Australian News Syndicate media pass (valued at $50) that clearly states your credentials and provides a useful form of identification in the industry.
Included materials
Photography: The Concise Guide textbook
Valued at $145!
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