Major overview
This major is ideal if you want to turn your interest in photography into a career, learning photographic techniques alongside professional practices.
This course will develop your creative skill, working on real briefs and developing your portfolio while you study, and explore pathways to careers in our increasingly visual world.
As a Curtin student, you’ll also benefit from our links with industry and major cultural institutions.
What you’ll learn
In this course, you will learn through project-based activities and collaboration with students from other disciplines – reflecting diverse industry environments.
You’ll examine the interchanges between design, editorial and fine art photography, which will help you develop your own practice to a standard of excellence across multiple platforms.
You’ll also study histories and theories of photography and explore experimental approaches to the medium through lectures and tutorials, studio workshops and gallery visits.
This major gives you the ability to enhance your degree and support your career goals by studying either two additional specialisations or one specialisation and four elective units.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this major
You can study this major as part of any of the degrees below. A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. The units may vary depending on the degree you choose.
Degrees
Career outcomes
Photography jobs are expected to grow by more than 19% by 2035 (Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections). Curtin Photography graduates have secured professional roles in fine art, editorial, documentary, advertising and studio-based photography.
Careers
- Photographic artist/artist
- Photojournalist
- Commercial photographer
- Creative director
Industries
- Fashion
- Advertising and marketing
- Media and communications
- Events
Professional accreditation and recognition
Professional membership is available with the Design Institute of Australia and the Australian Institute of Professional Photography.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this major either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Degrees
For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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