Art Degrees Online

Course Code VPH003
Fee Code AS
Number of Modules 15
Duration (approx) 1500 hours

This course is designed as a foundation for a career in either electronic or print media publishing.

The course aims to provide a broad cross section of skills which are of value in a publishing organisation.

Research has shown that graduates with broad based knowledge such as this have enhanced career prospects.

Modules required include (Click on underlined modules for more details):
Publishing I
Freelance writing
Advanced freelance writing
Publishing II
Introduction to photography
Photographic technology
Photographic practice
Editing I
Writing an internet web site (HTML)
Adobe Photoshop
Advertising and promotions
Research project I
100hrs industry meetings
plus two elective modules chosen from the fopllowing: Publishing II, Publishing III, Editing II, Photographic Lighting, Photographing People, Children’s Writing, Technical Writing, E Commerce, ASP.Net programming, Macromedia Flash, or Visual Basic.Net.

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:

THE INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION COUNCIL

THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR PRIVATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING

AGP (ACS GLOBAL PARTNER)

BRITISH INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

STUDY GOLD COAST

This program is meant to train students for careers in the current and emerging fields of commercial/artistic photography in all its forms, from wet-chemistry to digital procedures in both color and black/white. Emphasis is placed on technical competence, aesthetics, and creative approach.

Accreditation Information :
Pre Requisite Courses :
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Courses :

note course Description Gen Ed Credit
Hours Contact
Hours TOP
PHOT-180 Basic Photography I NTL 3 3
PHOT-182 Introduction to Light and Color 3 4
PHOT-183 Basic Photography II 4 4
PHOT-185 Intro to Computer Imaging (Photoshop) 3 3
PHOT-186 Careers in Photography WAC 2 2
PHOT-187 Photojournalism 3 3
PHOT-188 History of Photography HUM 3 3
PHOT-195 Field Experience 2 2
PHOT-205 Field Experience II 2 2
PHOT-210 Intermediate Photography I – Commercial/ Studio 3 4
PHOT-211 Intermediate Photography II -Portraiture 3 4
PHOT-220 Field Experience III 2 2
PHOT-282 Photographic Principles NTL, SMC 3 3
PHOT-290 Portfolio 2 3
Required 38 42

This program is designed to provide graduates with sufficient training to qualify for entry-level positions including commercial and portrait studio assistant, technical sales representative, retail sales clerk, management trainee, freelance photographer, and processing technician. Completion of the program will also be beneficial to those planning to major in such areas as communications, public relations, graphic arts, fine arts or journalism. Working professionals seeking to upgrade current skills as well as those interested in personal enrichment will also find this program to be beneficial.

This exciting new course will impart the skills necessary to meet the challenges posed by the latest developments within photographic technology. The course combines the practical and critical study of photography with a strong emphasis on new technologies and enterprise.

With the majority of images being captured, viewed and distributed digitally around the globe, digital photography has become an influential tool in modern communication. Technological advances and the changes in working practices have had an enormous impact on the face of the industry allowing the individual greater creativity.

The course will focus on the latest developments in digital imaging and also aims to develop the critical tools for thinking about the role of photography within contemporary media. You will develop your skills with both analogue and digital capture, production, post production, promotion and distribution.

In collaboration with enterprise partners both inside the university and beyond, you will
contribute to a ‘stock image’ digital library which promotes and sells the work of students. This course prepares you for your future career and provides a live professional environment from your very first day at university.

We will encourage you to explore this rapidly expanding industry and equip you with the entrepreneurial skills required to build your own successful photographic business.