Bachelor of Arts (Photography)
RMIT University
Program Overview
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 includes advertising, architectural photography, cinema production, curating, documentary photography, editorial photography, education, fine art, photo editing and retouching, photojournalism, post-production and publishing.
Melbourne, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 38,400
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79
Modules:
- Photography Foundation Studio
- Photography Professional Studio 1
- Contemporary Materials & Processes
- Photographic Lighting
- Imaging Technologies 1
- Imaging Technologies 2
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
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IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
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TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
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Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
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Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
The cost of studying at RMIT University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay A$ 38,400 annually, to study in RMIT University.
As a graduate of this degree with specialist knowledge in photography, you will have the knowledge and skills to interpret and shape your field once you graduate.Graduates have moved into fashion, advertising, architecture, documentary, photojournalism, editorial, publishing, photo editing, post-production, publishing, curation and teaching, and more.You may also choose to move into postgraduate study, or enter into one of the many diverse roles in photography and its related industries both here and overseas.