Storytelling is one of the oldest and most respected of human endeavours. What we know of ourselves and others comes through the stories we tell. Visual storytelling allows us to understand aspects of ourselves that cannot be conveyed through other media (e.g. love, hate, anger, desire etc). In this program you will be introduced to the craft, politics and philosophy of such storytelling.
Creative Advertising
You will learn a wide variety of practical studio techniques, and gain real-world training through industry-integrated learning becoming well-grounded in both digital and analogue studio techniques.
Photo Art Practice
Experimentation and innovation are encouraged of students undertaking the Photographic Art Practice major. Students are grounded in the conceptual, theoretical and professional skills required to succeed as a contemporary artist, with an emphasis on developing skills relevant to their own interests.
Photojournalism
You will learn about the full spectrum of photojournalistic practice, from news journalism to social documentary practice. You are taught the professional and ethical skills required to find employment in the industry, and undertake a wide variety of real-world assignments.
ePhotojournalism
With a combination of traditional photojournalism and new media skills, ePhotojournalism graduates strive to engage in a visual dialogue beyond the traditional newsprint culture. With a strong theoretical and philosophical understanding of the medium, students learn to utilize the power of the image to inform, raise awareness and promote change.
Study ePhotojournalism on the Gold Coast:
Other opportunites exist within Photography to continue with further postgraduate study in:
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- Master of Philosophy overview
- Doctor of Visual Arts overview
- Master of Visual Arts overview
- Doctor of Philosophy overview
- Doctor of Philosophy by Publication overview