313301 v.1 Photography and Illustration Design Major

Introduction

This major is structured to allow students to develop their interest and build their careers in either Photography or Illustration or a combination of both. Students will learn professional skills tailored towards their specific interests in this area of image making. Exploration, interpretation, development and realisation of ideas for both commercial and personal outcomes will be addressed in this major. Both traditional and digital techniques will be covered in the photography and illustration areas.Professional practice will involve application in advertising, graphic design, publishing, game design, educational and instructional design areas.

Major combinations within the BA

Students choosing this major within the Bachelor of Arts degree will also choose another major or an elective stream. Choosing a second major allows students to study in an additional discipline area. Choosing an elective stream allows students to undertake further study in the discipline of their first major or choose from a variety of units from around the University. Combinations of majors are listed in the handbook at http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/311921.html.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Students should complete Design Practice 172 and Design Elements 191 in first year. Applicants are required to achieve a TER score of 70.0 and above, with English requirements having been met.