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Photomedia Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : 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. Applicants to the Photomedia major who do not meet the standard course entry requirements can be considered through the CAPE pathway as per https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/creative-arts-portfolio-entry

Disclaimer

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.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Duncan BARNES

Learning Outcomes

  1. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex Photomedia knowledge/problems.
  2. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate Photomedia solutions/responses.
  3. Use digital technologies and Photomedia related literacy to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  4. Communicate Photomedia knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
  5. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  6. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate practice in Photomedia projects.
  7. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship and/or professional practice.
  8. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical Photomedia situations.

Related Careers

Fine Art Photographer, Photojournalist, Fashion Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Event Photographer, Videographer, Photography Editor

Employment Opportunities

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

Major Structure

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

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PHO1125Camera Work and Lighting15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PHO1130Studio Work15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PHO2105Photo Work15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PHO2140Context and the Choreographed Image15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PHO3201Photojournalism and Editorial Practice15
PHO3316Landscape: Space and Place15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit TitleCredit Points
Students must complete 30 credit points from the following:
PHO3120 ^Reconfigured Images15
PHO3320 ^International photojournalism and documentary photography30
PHO3125 ^Photomedia Histories and Narratives15

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

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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