MA/MFA Digital Photography

This one-year, full-time program is designed for photographers seeking to expand their practice or transition into a new area of photography. It combines traditional lens-based practices with contemporary technologies like AI and AR, preparing graduates for diverse roles in the creative and digital industries, including freelance photography, emerging technology roles, and content creation.

Program Outline

Program Length:

1 year (full-time)

Mode:

Full-time

Focus:

Exploring contemporary and commercial photography.
Developing practical and academic skills to enhance existing practice across print, screen, and experiential mediums.
Choosing between Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Master (MA) options based on individual goals.

Key Aspects:

Combining traditional lens-based practices with contemporary technologies like computational photography, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and augmented reality (AR).
Engaging with diverse projects to refine diverse skills and create a portfolio demonstrating a broad range of abilities.
Developing a more independent study approach and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the industry and its career pathways.

Outline:

Structure:

Based on industry-designed briefs that build towards a final body of work utilizing the university's facilities and staff expertise.
Relationship between photography and technology explored to create distinctiveness and innovation in project work.

Teaching:

Methods:

Emphasis on creative exploration and independent study.
Individualized support provided by experienced and respected academics and practitioners with substantial industry experience.

Careers:

Pathways:

Freelance photographer or digital assistant.
Emerging technology roles like prompt engineer, data manager, and image refiner.
Content creation and digital imaging management.
Digital retouching in various sectors.
Photography agency roles within technical workflow and retouching.
Content creation in automotive and games industries.
Management within photographic libraries and archives.
Art direction and production in the creative industries.
Brand management in online and print industries.
Independent research and consultation in imaging and broader digital industries.

Outcomes:

Course prepares graduates for diverse roles across the creative and digital industries.
Equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in their chosen fields.

Other:

Admissions:

Applicants with a lower second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualifications considered.
Selection based on skills, enthusiasm, and interest in the subject, experience, and prior study.
Applications welcome from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Portfolio:

Portfolio of 19-21 images demonstrating range and experience.

Program Overview