PHOTOGRAPHY

BACHELOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

The Bachelor of Photography is perfect for students who want to work in the commercial, advertising, and domestic photographic industries.

The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

THROUGHOUT THE DEGREE, YOU WILL

→ Create, develop and produce documentary, mobile and commercial photography 

→ Develop an in-depth understanding of the creative and technical production elements for
professional photographic practice

→ Get valuable insight into the photography industry from experienced teachers

→ Develop your own portfolio of photographic content

→ Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses

→ Study on-campus, online, or blended, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here

The Bachelor and Diploma of Photography are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code 105694C (2 years)/105693D (3 years) & 105696A (2 trimesters)/105695B (3 trimesters).

DIPLOMA OF PHOTOGRAPHY

The Diploma of Photography is perfect for students wanting to develop their technical and practical understanding, and work in the commercial, advertising, and domestic photographic industries.

The diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor Degree (subject to academic performance).

THROUGHOUT THE DIPLOMA, YOU WILL

→ Develop an in-depth understanding of the creative and technical production elements for
professional photographic practice

→ Get valuable insight into the photography industry from experienced teachers

→ Develop your own portfolio of photographic content

→ Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses

→ Study on-campus, online, or blended, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

→ Applicants will need to attend an admissions interview. You will be asked questions about your experience, background, and interest in the course and/or industry

→ Applicants must submit a folio of approximately 10 photographic images taken over the last year, using any tools and software. This folio should demonstrate the applicant’s photographic range, capacity, and general areas of interest.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA APPLICANTS

→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCAL, VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent. If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age

→ The Diploma can be used as a pathway into the Bachelor degree

→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements

BACHELOR APPLICANTS

→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent

→ VCAL students are not eligible for the Bachelor until they have successfully completed the diploma

→ If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age

→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE APPLICANTS

→ If none of the above qualifications have successfully been completed, applicants must be 20 years of age or older with 2 years of work experience to apply

HOW TO APPLY

→ Non-Year 12 applicants may apply directly on the website, and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview

→ Year 12 applicants must apply through VTAC. VTAC opens in August each year. Place the appropriate Collarts course into one of your preferences and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview