Bachelor of Arts (Photography)

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00122A

The Bachelor of Arts (Photography) integrates theoretical, conceptual and industry-based models of photographic practice as they apply to the media and communication industry. You will be challenged to produce work that responds to the critical discourses in both local and global contexts and you will explore emerging technologies, while also analysing and synthesising their relevance to your own image making. As a professional practitioner with specialist knowledge in photography, you will have the awareness and skills to interpret and shape your field once you graduate. Some of the areas that our graduates excel in include advertising, architectural photography, cinema production, curation, documentary photography, editor

Structure

288 credit points

Subjects

  • VART3591 Photography Foundation Studio
  • VART3593 Photography Professional Studio 1
  • VART3592 Contemporary Materials & Processes
  • VART3596 Photographic Lighting
  • COSC2372 Imaging Technologies 1
  • COSC2373 Imaging Technologies 2
  • VART3595 Photography Professional Studio 2
  • VART3597 Photography Professional Studio 3
  • VART3594 Photography - Illusion & Reality
  • VART1706 Photographic Lighting 2
  • VART3598 Photography Professional Studio 4
  • VART3599 Photography Major Project
  • VART3039 Cultures of Photography
  • COSC2374 Imaging Technologies 3
  • VART1710 Location Imaging
  • VART1704 Alternative Photographic Processes
  • VART3481 The Photographic Fine Print
  • VART3510 Internship
  • HUSO1072 Art Global Intensive 1
  • VART3668 Art Global Intensive 2
  • VART3669 Art Studio Intensive
  • VART3650 Workshop 2
  • VART3651 Workshop 3
  • VART3652 Workshop 4
  • VART3653 Workshop 5
  • HUSO2401 Art 2: History+Theory+Cultures
  • HUSO2403 Art 3: History+Theory+Cultures
  • HUSO2405 Art 4: History+Theory+Cultures

Standard entry requirements

You must have comparable studies to the first semester of this program, undertaken in another photography or photo imaging bachelor degree program, or equivalent. Or have completed an Australian diploma or advanced diploma (or equivalent) in photography or photo imaging.

Study pathways

Graduates of RMIT's Diploma of Photo Imaging may be eligible to apply for exemptions.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne City International: $123,840 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

Further information

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include fashion photography, advertising photography, architectural photography, documentary, photojournalism, editorial, publishing, photo editing, post-production, and curating.

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