Bachelor of Communication and Media (Professional Photography)

On successful completion of the program, students should be able to:

1. Evidence professional knowledge and skills in one or more disciplines which will equip students to be competitive in the regional and global workforce.
2. Use creative and critical thinking processes to evaluate multiple sources of evidence, explore new ideas and possibilities, formulate arguments, and apply reasoning and reflection to develop solutions to complex real-world problems.
3. Engage independently and collaboratively in informed debates, discussion, and activities to extend and advance effective communication skills in a range of oral, written and digital modes.
4. Act as responsible, ethical professionals and global citizens by applying awareness of social responsibility and professional integrity to interactions with other professionals and the wider community.
5. Show evidence of skills and capabilities, as well as initiative and resourcefulness, necessary to make a valuable contribution to the professional workplace, and respond to changing industry needs.
6. Recognise and apply cultural awareness and tolerance for diversity within team, community and workplace settings.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

HAC1000 The Skilful Communicator

PHT1000 Foundations of Photography 1

HAC1001 The Professional Self: Building Career Identity

PHT1001 Foundations of Photography 2

4 x Electives

Year 2

PHT2000 Professional Photographic Genres and Styles

PHT2002 Advanced Digital Imaging and Adaptation

PHT2001 Photographic Studio and Fieldwork

HAC2000 Digital Worlds: Human Futures

4 x Electives

Year 3

PHT3000 Photographic Concept and Design

PHT3001 Advanced DSLR Skills

PHT3002 Business of Photography

HAC3001 The Emerging Professional

4 x Electives

Award requirements

Exit points

Associate Degree of Communication and Media, Diploma of Professional Photography, Diploma of Professional Communication, Diploma of Arts.

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Indicative total fee $48,969

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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