Photography

Led by internationally recognised experts in the fields of lens-based practice, curatorial practice and critical theory, students will receive a grounding in historical and current lens-based practices (still and moving images), complemented by an in-depth exploration of the philosophical underpinnings of the medium and the subjects it addresses.

Study in a creative and collaborative environment with access to cutting-edge facilities. You’ll engage in learning activities that are structured to develop your own critical understandings of photography’s dynamic role in influencing the world around us, and you’ll gain insights around harnessing that knowledge to shape and enhance your own individual practice.

Choose from the following Photography majors:

Documentary Photography

Develops critical thinking and practical skills to navigate the complex and dynamic landscapes of journalism, visual communication and social justice organisations. Versed in the traditional story-telling methodologies of photojournalism, you will expand your visual narrative repertoire into video, multimedia, publishing and transmedia storytelling.

Photographic Art Practice

Encourages you to recognise, reflect and represent your world through lens-based media. With a focus on contemporary art discourses you will refine visual strategies through active research methodologies and discipline to produce unique outcomes.

Advertising Photography

Challenges current trends and the status quo, cultivating a future ready ‘creative’ who is not only technically proficient and capable of adapting to new technologies but is also ethically, socially and culturally conscious. You will emerge with confidence to work as an innovative photographer within the broadening landscape of the advertising and commercial industries.

Lay the foundation for success

In your first year, you’ll combine photographic courses, studio practice and art theory. In your second and third years, you’ll focus on your chosen major and have the opportunity for in-field study in a variety of locations.

We’re proud to deliver an outstanding education that supports our students in facing the future with confidence, competence and the knowledge and skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Practical experience

We provide the opportunity for students to take up exciting work placements to build their portfolio and cultivate important industry networks. We also offer professional publishing experience through The Argus, a non-profit, student-run, visual journalism magazine; or learn about professional photographic-quality printing through our LiveImage commercial arm. Students gain credit towards their degree while enjoying exciting cultural experiences and advancing professional skills on one of our many international photography study tours.

Exhibitions and artist talks

Throughout your degree you will have the opportunity to attend on-campus exhibitions, guest lectures, master classes and artist talks. You will also have the chance to exhibit and sell your work in our Queensland College of Art galleries.

Double degree

The Bachelor of Photography/Bachelor of Business double degree enables you to refine your photography craft and artistic vision along with developing practical business skills. You’ll develop core competencies such as critical and analytical thinking, business communication and decision-making. Gain skills in the practice of photography and learn how to effectively and efficiently manage creative ventures from a business perspective.