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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Photomedia (Specialisation)

  • Non-Award

Are you interested in media and the creative industries? The Photomedia (Specialisation) at The University of Notre Dame Australia could be your qualification.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
3009, 015324A
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Arts & Sciences

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.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.

OR

  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

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

Career pathways

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

Course structure

The Photomedia Specialisation is available within a range of Notre Dame single and double degrees. It requires the completion of 100 units of credit (that is, four courses), taken from within the elective courses of your degree.

Students must complete the following course:

  • COMM1000 Digital Photography

Plus THREE of the following courses, to a total of 100 units of credit (or, four courses):

  • COMM2000 Aesthetics and Practice of Photography
  • COMM2002 Travel Writing and Photography
  • COMM3070 Photojournalism
  • ARTS3002 Internship or Professional Project
  • Course substitution is permitted with the approval of the Dean.

Core Curriculum

  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and\or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

    Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

    More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

    Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.