Photomedia Major

Code MAAAJU

The Photomedia major encourages critical and creative thinking in the application of image production pertinent to contemporary photographic practice.

Students investigate historical and analytical perspectives in photography and explore original visual strategies and aesthetic values to communicate their ideas. Studying photographic language, technologies and techniques prepares students for a diverse range of current practices employing photomedia including contemporary art, advertising, fashion, illustration, editorial, photojournalism and videography. Knowledge acquired in seminars, workshops and assignment production and exhibition is suited to a variety of contexts and applications empowering students to create work related to their own personal and professional aspirations.

Code

MAAAJU

Availability & Campus

JO	ML	BU	OL

JO - Joondalup BU - South West ML - Mount Lawley OL - Online

Details

Structure

Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
PHO1125	Camera Work and Lighting	15

Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
PHO1130	Studio Work	15

Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
PHO2105	Photo Work	15

Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
PHO2140	Context and the Choreographed Image	15

Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
PHO3201	Photojournalism and Editorial Practice	15
PHO3316	Landscape: Space and Place	15

Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Students must complete 30 credit points from the following:
PHO3120 ^	Reconfigured Images	15
PHO3320 ^	International photojournalism and documentary photography	30
PHO3125 ^	Photomedia Histories and Narratives	15

NOTE: PHO3320 is run as an overseas study tour and for Summer School only. This unit is subject to quota, by application and invitation only. Please contact the unit set coordinator for more information.

^ Core Option

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

CLOs and mapping completed at course level and can be located in the new Bachelor of Media and Communication proposal.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

This major prepares students for work in a number of areas that involve photography.

Possible future job titles

Photographer, Photojournalist, Photo Editor, Commercial Illustrative Photographer, Commercial Industrial Photographer, Photographic Artist

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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