C10265v3 Bachelor of Design in Photography and Situated Media

Overview

The Bachelor of Design in Photography and Situated Media enables students to take and make outstanding images, introducing them to the theories and histories that drive contemporary visual cultures.

Alongside the rapid evolution of the photographic medium due to digital and mobile technologies, students learn how images are situated in particular contexts, whether social, cultural or political. They apply this understanding to the art of image-making, under the guidance of expert staff, using cutting-edge equipment and facilities, including darkrooms, specialist colour-managed computer labs and fully equipped photographic studios.

Students also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with other disciplines across the University, including fashion, architecture and journalism. This enables them to both pursue their specific interests and learn how to collaborate with others on projects and commissions.

Through the chance to work with major organisations such as Amnesty International, exhibition opportunities and a focus on professional practice, students acquire the entrepreneurial skills to carve out their own niche in the photographic industry. Graduates are recognised in the industry for their ability to create photographic works that are sophisticated, relevant and concept-driven.

Course aims

The course introduces students to a wide range of photographic practices and encourages them to understand their own relationship to current thinking and modes of contemporary practice.

Students develop a personal photographic vision and language as they progress through set briefs and self-proposed projects. The course balances the acquisition of technical skills and creativity with critical historical and theoretical analysis.

Career options

Graduates of this course can engage in the broad scope of photographic and image-based careers. Options include employment or self-employment in the commercial and cultural photographic industries including: editorial photography; photojournalism; fine art photography; art direction; interactive media and advertising; exhibition design; photographic post production, media arts and photographic lighting.

Assumed knowledge

Any two units of English.

Design and Technology, Visual Arts are recommended.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a three-year, full-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete 144 credit points made up of 96 credit points of core subjects (10 subjects), a 24-credit-point sub-major and 24 credit points of electives.

Course program

A typical program is shown below.

Honours

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