Course General Description

Since its invention, photography has transformed the way that people see themselves and the way we communicate. Whether you want to be a journalist, work in creative advertising or practice as a fine artist, this degree will help you achieve your goals. You will combine conceptual, critical and creative processes to generate your own distinctive photographic vision. You will also be introduced to the craft, politics, philosophy, language and ethics of photography. You will have access to analogue and digital facilities. You will also have the opportunity to learn through a specialist work integrated learning experience in a small creative community atmosphere. In your first year, you will combine photographic courses, studio practice and art theory. You will receive a thorough grounding in the practice of photography and in developing your conceptual and craft skills. In your second and third years, you will focus on your chosen major.

School General Description

Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. Formally founded in 1971, Griffith opened its doors in 1975, introducing Australia's first degrees in environmental science and Asian studies. Griffith has over 34,000 students and offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in the areas of business and government, criminology and law, education, engineering and information technology, environment, planning and architecture, health, humanities and languages, music, science and aviation, and visual and creative arts. It is a verdant university and a member of the IRU.