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Photography - International


Course/s

  • Bachelor of Photography

Duration
 

3 years
Intake
 

Semester 1 (February) 2011
Campus
 

Reid Campus
Tuition Fees
 

$11,100 (AUD) per year (for the 2-year Advanced Diploma)

$14,200 (AUD) (for the final year of study in the Degree)

Entry Requirements

  • ACT Year 12 Certificate or equivalent or Adult Entry
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no band score less than 5.0)
  • Interview (or other negotiated process)
  • A portfolio of recent work which should consist of at least six photographs and may include visual art and/or design work. Colour prints, slides, CD or video presentation of students work is acceptable. This could also include a visual diary, sketches and drawings, paintings or mixed-media artwork, (e.g. images and text), design developmental work, illustrations and prints (e.g. silk screen, woodcuts, etching or linocuts), related interest (e.g. three-dimensional work, photographs, textile design, ceramics).

Applicants who do not meet these entry requirements are able to commence studies through the Certificate III Design Fundamentals.

Overview

For Photography degree graduates, the photographic industry offers professional career opportunities in many commercial, technical and specialised photographic fields as well as associated photographic administration and management.

Freelance and employment opportunities exist in publishing and broadcasting, marketing and public relations, sports and entertainment, education and community activities, medical and scientific and other specialist areas.

Students will commence their studies in the Advanced Diploma of Photography (2 years) and complete the Bachelor of Photography in their third year of study.

Job Opportunities

Commercial Photographer, Photographic Illustrator, Photography Teacher, Photojournalist, Wedding and Portrait Photographer, Digital Image Creator or Developer.

Areas of Study

  • Photographic workshop
  • Photographic technology
  • Folio development
  • Contemporary photography
  • Imaging
  • Introduction to visual culture
  • Concept development
  • Industry awareness
  • Introduction to graphic design
  • Introduction to web design
  • Introduction to screen production
  • Wet darkroom techniques
  • Research development
  • Photographic business practice’
  • Introduction to wedding photography
  • Introduction to photojournalism

 

Extra Fees

Materials and Equipment Fees*

Equipment $300 (AUD) per semester

Project Materials $600 (AUD) per semester

Excursions $400 (AUD) per semester

*All costs are approximate

Pathways to Further Study

Applicants with existing qualifications may apply for advanced standing towards the Bachelor of Photography.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Photography will be eligible to apply, under normal entry requirements, for entry into University Honours programs.


Photography Pathway


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