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Griffith Online
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Focus on turning your interest into a career
Photography strongly influences the ways we express ourselves, how we perceive the world, and the forming of public opinion. A degree in Visual Arts prepares students for a professional career, providing you with the skills and knowledge to turn your creative photographic talents into a rewarding business.
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Study photography at Griffith
Interrogate and challenge the meaning of the image, notions of authorship, and the medium itself, through speculative, innovative and informed practice.
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 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.
Lay the foundation for success
As a major in the Bachelor of Visual Arts, your photography studies provide 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
Take up exciting work placements to build your portfolio and cultivate important industry contacts and networks and learn about professional photographic-quality printing through our LiveImage commercial arm. You can also gain credit towards your Visual Arts degree while enjoying exciting cultural experiences and advancing your professional skills on an international study tour.
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 Visual Arts/Bachelor of Business double degree enables you to refine your creative craft and artistic vision along with developing practical business skills. You’ll graduate with core competencies such as critical and analytical thinking, business communication and decision-making. Gain skills in your chosen practice and learn how to effectively and efficiently manage creative ventures from a business perspective.
Joshua Prieto
Bachelor of Photography
Griffith photography, film and journalism students travelled to Cambodia, spending time on assignment with local NGOs to capture some of the country’s untold stories. Photography student Joshua Prieto has embraced the global mobility opportunities offered by Griffith, also travelling to Nepal and touring western Queensland to further his education outside the classroom. He relished the opportunity to get off the tourist trail and delve deeper into life in Cambodia.
“Travel forces you to push yourself outside your comfort zone. My technical skills improved out of sight, and it was amazing to be working side by side with journalism students and filmmakers from Griffith Film School.”
“Seeing the amazing work the NGOs do in Cambodia, and the bravery and grace of the people there was a life changing experience. It confirmed my decision to pursue photojournalism after graduation.”
Bleach festival
Three-year partnership with Bleach* Festival to provide extensive practical experience to Griffith students from 2019
Career outcomes
Graduate with essential skills and industry connections
As a Griffith photography graduate, you'll know how to use visual media in all its forms
This is the beginning of your journey. Our graduates win international accolades for their creativity, motivation and professional approach, but the key to graduate success is applying the transferable skills and knowledge gained at Griffith to an ever-widening scope of professions; from the traditional fields of arts, film and communication industries, commercial advertising, and entrepreneurship, to positions with non-government agencies, consultancy and policy-development roles, education and research.
Life at Griffith
You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.
19 Jul 2021
Large contingent of Griffith athletes bound for Olympics
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16 Jul 2021
Exhibition honours Griffith’s first Aboriginal art graduate
Read more about Exhibition honours Griffith’s first Aboriginal art graduate
Key dates
Monday 13 September
Mature Student Open Evening - Online
Wednesday 15 September
Mature Student Open Evening - Nathan Campus
Thursday 16 September
Mature Student Open Evening - Gold Coast Campus
Friday 17 December — Thursday 23 December