Photomedia Major
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Unit set overview
Code
MAAAJU
Availability & Campus
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Details
Structure
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
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PHO1125 | Camera Work and Lighting | 15 |
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PHO1130 | Studio Work | 15 |
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PHO2105 | Photo Work | 15 |
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PHO2140 | Context and the Choreographed Image | 15 |
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PHO3201 | Photojournalism and Editorial Practice | 15 |
PHO3316 | Landscape: Space and Place | 15 |
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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 handbookNotes
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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Claire Martin
ECU Photomedia graduate