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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.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Photographer, Photojournalist, Photo Editor, Commercial Illustrative Photographer, Commercial Industrial Photographer, Photographic Artist
This major prepares students for work in a number of areas that involve photography.
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO1125 | Camera Work and Lighting | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO1130 | Studio Work | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO2105 | Photo Work | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO2140 | Context and the Choreographed Image | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO3201 | Photojournalism and Editorial Practice | 15 |
| PHO3316 | Landscape: Space and Place | 15 |
| 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 the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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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. Applicants to the Photomedia major who do not meet the standard course entry requirements can be considered through the Creative Arts Portfolio Entry pathway as per https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/creative-arts-portfolio-entry
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All applicants are required to : - achieve Year 12 English General minimum grade of A; - successfully complete a minimum of 1 ATAR course; - successfully complete a minimum of 3 General courses with at least one course in an area related to the course/major selected; and - have discipline specific portfolio and attend an interview to assess applicant potential to succeed in the selected course/major. Note: WACE is a minimum requirement for all Year 12 School Leavers.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Photographer, Photojournalist, Photo Editor, Commercial Illustrative Photographer, Commercial Industrial Photographer, Photographic Artist
This major prepares students for work in a number of areas that involve photography.
Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO1125 | Camera Work and Lighting | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO1130 | Studio Work | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO2105 | Photo Work | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO2140 | Context and the Choreographed Image | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PHO3201 | Photojournalism and Editorial Practice | 15 |
| PHO3316 | Landscape: Space and Place | 15 |
| 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 the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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