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Undergraduate subject

Photography

07 October 2023
Studies in Photography begin with a comprehensive introduction to photographic principles and practice.
HOW TO APPLY

Overview


Photography

Introduction

Explore photography as a device for communicating information, ideas, personal insights, and the basic materials and processes of photographic practice.

There is strong competition for places in the Intermediate Year (first year) of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – see the degree page for information on entry requirements and how to apply.

Photography

What will my study involve?

  • Explore photographic techniques, and create your own body of work.
  • From second year, you will have access to your own personal 24-hour access studio space.
  • Use darkrooms, computer labs, workshops, and the Ilam Campus Gallery.

Photography

Courses

Photography major

For the major in the Bachelor of Fine Arts, complete the following courses:

200-level

300-level

At least one 300-level ARTH or CINE course must be completed if you want to be eligible for Honours in your fourth year.

400-level

If you are completing your fourth year at Honours level, you will take FINA601 Fine Arts Honours Research instead of the 400-level courses above.

Photography

Career opportunities

Photography studies give you unique abilities in communicating information; finding details; and working with a range of people, technologies, and projects.

Careers could include:

  • photography
  • art gallery management
  • photojournalism
  • documentary production.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Fine Arts.

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Undergraduate Prospectus

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