Photomedia (Specialisation)

Are you interested in media and the creative industries? The Photomedia (Specialisation) at The University of Notre Dame Australia could be your qualification. This short course integrates photography and media post-production skills and is an excellent addition to your studies in Media & Communications, particularly our Screen Arts and Journalism Majors. Combining theory and practice, our dynamic Photomedia courses will help you develop contemporary media skills to suit various professions. Contact us today to find out more.

Why study this program?

• Never have images been more powerful than they are today. Our Photomedia Specialisation is a short qualification that equips you to have an impact on media, popular culture, creative industries, education and business. Combining photography with digital post-production, the Photomedia Specialisation requires only 100 units of credit (or four courses) to complete. It fits agilely within Notre Dame degrees, including double degrees in Law, Education and Commerce, adding to the professional skills you graduate with.
• You will develop highly transferable skills in the Photomedia Specialisation, including working to a creative brief, collaboration, critical thinking, objective analysis, constructive feedback, and successful management of workflow and time pressures, which will stand you in good stead with employers.
• The Photomedia Specialisation is available in the following degrees:
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts (Architecture)
• Bachelor of Behavioural Science
• Bachelor of Communications & Media
• Bachelor of Science

Learning outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates will be able to:
• Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
• Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
• Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
• Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
• Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
• Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
• Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others; and
• Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills and experiences.

Career opportunities

• A specialisation in Photomedia can lead to such careers as photographer, photojournalist, photo editor, illustrative commercial photographer, commercial, industrial photographer, and photographic artist.

Real-world experience

• You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. While not a requirement, internship courses and work-integrated learning opportunities are available to enable you to gain on-the-job experience with professionals in your chosen field.