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BACHELOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2019 FULL TIME
At PSC, our No 1 rated* Bachelor
of Photography degree will
prepare you for a career as
an innovative and successful
professional photographer.
You will be immersed in creative
and practical approaches to
photography, nurtured by our
small and dedicated community.
If you’re interested in building
a contemporary photographic
career guided by internationally
recognised photographers,
our Bachelor of Photography
is for you.
* The 2015 & 2016 combined survey results are available at www.qilt.edu.au
Image by James Thorn
Front cover image by Michael Foxington
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AUSTRALIA’S NO 1
PHOTOGRAPHY COLLEGE
We are an innovative, multi award-winning college,
offering the highest quality learning experience within
an expert and nurturing community.
Our unique courses and dynamic student experience
helps students reach their creative potential and
career aspirations.
Visual imagery is connected to every part of our
daily life and central to contemporary culture and
society. At PSC, we believe the most successful
communicators of the future will be those who
use photography, images and content creatively
and dynamically.
Since 1972, we’ve been the centre for photographic
excellence in the heart of Melbourne’s arts precinct.
Join us!
Highest scoring institution for Visual Arts in Australia receiving
94% for overall quality of educational experience rated against all
university and private higher education institutions Australia wide
– 2016 & 2017 QILT SES survey results qilt.edu.au
Awarded Australian Tertiary Institution of the Year for excellence in
photography education by the Australian Institute of Professional
Photography (AIPP)
(2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 & 2011)
Runner up (AIPP) Australian Tertiary Institution of the Year (2017)
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1. Alisa Fox
2. Susan Brunialti
3. Tien Nguyen
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OUR OUTSTANDING
CREATIVE CAMPUS &
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
State of the art professional studios.
High quality digital focus.
Supportive learning community.
The community and student experience we create
and foster at PSC is what makes us unique. We are a
dedicated photography college with approximately
400 students across all of our programs.
You will have unrivalled access to top facilities,
learning resources and staff, a fantastic student to
teacher ratio and a student experience second to none.
These are all reflected in the 2017 Australia wide QILT
SES student survey results where PSC students
responded that they had a consistently outstanding
student and learning experience!*
Studying at PSC means you become part of a thriving
national and international image making network that
uses ideas, innovation and the latest technology to
constantly expand and challenge your creative potential.
*Check out the outstanding PSC results in this Australian Government national survey at qilt.edu.au
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FACILITIES
Studios Digital Centre and Print Shop The Information Hub
Purpose-built studios with double 3 large professional digital labs with Specialised books and journals
height ceilings Adobe Creative Cloud
Online resources available 24/7
Cyclorama, large enough to let your Intel Mac computers
Catalogue and collections assistance
imagination run wild!
Professional print bureau supported
Support staff
State of the art professional lighting by a team of experienced
equipment professionals
Range of backdrops Range of paper surfaces
Multipurpose bays
Make up and change rooms
Computer set ups and latest software
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OUR CAREER FOCUS
Our Bachelor of Photography program is structured
to provide a dynamic and contemporary learning
experience that fosters high quality visual and digital
literacy and tangible career outcomes.
Real world involvement Industry networks and Kick start your photography
connections career with real world
You become part of an active
employment register, which matches
entrepreneurial thinking
To foster industry knowledge and
students to jobs based on experience connections in your final year you
and build your networks
and abilities. This provides you with will become a member of the peak In preparing you for a career in the
an opportunity to gain valuable industry body - the Australian Institute creative industries sector you learn
contacts in the profession. Many of of Professional Photography (AIPP). to be highly visually and digitally
our graduates have gained ongoing You will also enter their annual literate, creative, innovative and
employment through this register. awards, providing you with entrepreneurial. Our courses focus
tangible industry feedback and on these important capabilities as an
measurement of work against integral part of building real world and
Our industry mentor program current industry standards. career outcomes.
In this extensive and unique program You will research and develop your
you build contacts with local, national own business and marketing plans,
Once you’ve graduated
and international photographers be assisted to get your work out there
and creatives. Building a network of Graduates of PSC are eligible to apply and build your creative networks.
external mentors is often a pathway to for full membership of the following
employment and a deeper connection Throughout the course you are
Australian professional bodies:
with the industry. encouraged to make your work visible
+ AIPP Australian Institute of by regularly submitting work for
Professional Photographers awards and publications.
Our exceptional student and
+ MEAA Media Entertainment
learning experience and Arts Alliance
Highest scoring institution for visual
+ NAVA National Association
arts in Australia receiving 94%
of Visual Arts
for overall quality of educational
experience – 2016 & 2017 QILT SES
survey results qilt.edu.au
Image by Tendai Hatendi
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BACHELOR OF
PHOTOGRAPHY
Throughout the course you will discover and be immersed in the
enormous possibilities of image making in the 21st century! Starting
with a strong focus on ideas, technique and hands on approaches
to your image making you will be guided through digital workflow,
image composition and creative output.
As your creative vision gathers momentum you will expand your
photography to include more complex lighting, narrative, content
production and video.
Mentoring, attendance at overseas photography festivals meeting
international practitioners and completion of real world projects,
combined with your expert teaching staff, ensure that you will
graduate career ready with strong industry connections.
Studying with us means that you are joining a supportive and
professional network that will assist you now and in the future.
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1. Lyndsey Webster
2. Michael Foxington
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What we offer Support and networks
Outstanding quality of educational Personalised assistance with your
experience* transition to tertiary study
Practical hands on learning One-on-one support and teacher meetings
throughout your time at PSC and beyond
Creative practice & ideas
Peer-to-peer ‘buddy’ mentoring with
Design thinking
current students
Professional workflow
Regular lunchtime social events and
Studio lighting monthly public talks and workshops
Content production Dedicated student support team
Video Counselling services
Expert teaching staff
Ongoing feedback
Professional networks & connections
Collaborations with external clients
International photography festivals
Participation in external exhibitions
9WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
TIER 1 & TIER 2
You start by discovering and exploring the range of creative possibilities
offered by your camera and digital technology. You develop a set of
practical skills in professional workflow, capture, technique, lighting
and screen/print output. You will also explore a range of contemporary
approaches to photographic practice and visual storytelling. Through a
variety of projects and assignments you’ll have an opportunity to explore
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your personal expression and produce a folio of professionally printed
images.
AREAS OF STUDY
Folio development and production Camera craft and technique
Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Design thinking
Photoshop workflow
Studio lighting
Photography and ideas
Fine Print
1. Braham Sacks
2. Eko Hermawan
3. Tammy Boyce
4. Eric Jong
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The second year extends your work within both the studio and on-location,
whilst also developing an increasing confidence in your skills as a visual
communicator. You will further extend your technical skills in the studio, as
well as video production and further workflow.
You broaden your horizons by exploring professional practice and outcomes
in a range of photographic genres. You experience working with external
clients, the possibilities of overseas photography festivals, publishing and
exhibiting your work.
AREAS OF STUDY
Personal folio Video and moving image
Professional commercial External collaborative project
studio photography
Publishing and design
Advanced digital practices
Overseas study trip
and retouching
3 Exhibition printing
Photojournalism and multimedia
TIER 5 & 6
In the final year you select a major in either Commercial, Photojournalism
or Art photography. You will be mentored closely, preparing a final
major project to exhibition or publication standard. You are exposed to
ongoing feedback, the latest in photographic concepts, technologies and
entrepreneurship. You are linked to the photographic industry in very
tangible ways and guided through the professional and business practices
you’ll need to establish your career. Final year is an opportunity to build
networks and contacts through our strong mentor program, providing you
with a strong industry focus and career connections.
AREAS OF STUDY
Major folio project – Entrepreneurship and
exhibition/publication business practice
Promotion and marketing Mentorships
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Contextual studies and research Multimedia and technology
11YOUR CHOICE OF MAJOR
In your last year of the Bachelor of Photography,
you choose one of the following majors.
Commercial photography Photojournalism Art photography
The commercial photography major The photojournalism major will ignite The art major allows you to
allows you to enter into a wide range your passion for communication specialise in the world of
of commercial photography careers. and allow you to specialise in this contemporary art photography,
You will develop exceptional skills exciting, fast-paced industry. After exhibiting and publishing your
in professional lighting, digital and completing this major, you will have work nationally and internationally.
moving image, setting you up for the opportunity to work in a diverse This program is designed for
leadership roles in the industry. After range of international media platforms students wishing to develop their
completing the commercial major, including, visual content production, distinctive and individual style and
you will have the opportunity to on-line and digital publishing, moving work in the creative industries. You
excel in careers involving fashion, image and documentary film making. will develop a critical awareness
advertising, architecture, sport, Graduates engage in a variety of of current art practices, preparing
portrait and wedding photography. careers involving media, editorial, you for graduate study and
travel and documentary photography. professional art careers.
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121. Michael Mastrodimos
2. Katie Rooney
3. Mary Leon
4. Zhichen Chen
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13MEET SOME OF YOUR LECTURERS
Our expert teaching team for the Bachelor of Photography
consists of nationally and internationally renowned
photographers and visual communicators.
DANIEL SARINA DAVID
BOETKER-SMITH LIROSI ROSETZKY
Daniel is PSC’s Academic Director. Sarina is PSC’s first year coordinator. David is one of Australia’s best known
He is an expert on photographic She is a practising artist using video and photographic artists. His
publishing, photobooks and photography and mixed media. Her work has been the subject of over 20
zines, with particular focus on the work has been featured in several exhibitions in Australia, New Zealand,
Asia-Pacific region. Daniel is a solo and group exhibitions across Europe and Asia. David’s work is
regular contributor to national and Australia. Sarina brings a wealth held in many Australian state gallery
international publications like The of experience to PSC, and is one of collections. David was awarded the
British Journal of Photography, the most experienced educators inaugural Anne Landa Art Award for
Photoeye, Paper Journal, Source, in photographic higher education Moving Image and New Media Art, Art
and Vault Magazine. Daniel is also in Australia. Gallery of New South Wales in 2005.
the Director of the Asia-Pacific
Photobook Archive.
HODA NIC JULIE
AFSHAR KOCHER WAJS
Hoda is an internationally recognised NIc teaches video and is one of PSC’s Julie teaches studio lighting and has
and award winning photographic most experienced industry over 20 years experience in the
artist. Her work has been featured professionals. He is also one of our photography industry. Her work has
in the world's leading photographic Adobe Certified Experts. Nic began been featured in a large number of
publications. Hoda also has judged as a staff photographer national and international publica-
some of Australia's most prestigious for The Age, and since then has tions, and she has received numerous
photo awards. In 2015 Hoda was the worked in film and television as a prominent awards.
winner of the prestigious National commercial photographer for a
Photographic Portrait Prize (National range of major clients.
Art Gallery, Canberra).
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Past visiting photographers and lecturers
on this program have included:
Martin Parr David Maurice Smith Seamus Murphy
Documentary photographer, Documentary photographer, AUS Photojournalist, IRE
photojournalist and photo book
collector, UK Pato Hebert Carine Thévenau
Photographic artist & educator, US Fashion photographer &
Bryan Schutmaat
artist, AUS
Documentary photographer and Louis Porter
award winning photo book artist, US Naomi Cass
Photographic artist, UK
Centre for Contemporary
Louise Clements Esther Teichmann Photography, AUS
Format Photo Festival, UK Independent artist, GER
Jonathan Shaw
Angel Luis Gonzalez Wawi Navarroza Disruptive Media Lab,
Photo Ireland, IRE Coventry University, UK
Photographic artist, PHL
Ron Jude Melinda Gibson Sally Brownbill
Photographer & lecturer, US Creative networker,
Independent artist, UK
The Brownbill Effect, AUS
Michael Coyne Ross Coulter
Ed Purnomo
International photojournalist, AUS Film maker, photographer &
Fashion photographer, AUS
studio artist, AUS
15APPLICATION &
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Applications Admission criteria
Applications for the 2019 full time intake open in August. Year 12 applicants
Year 12 applicants • Current Year 12
• Current Year 12 • Other Year 12 (from 2016 & 2017) with no further study
• Other Year 12 (from 2016 & 2017) with no further study Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
These applicants should apply through Victorian
Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) and complete the Interview and creative work presentation
PSC Bachelor of Photography Course Application Form
The interview is a way for us to get to know you, your
creative work and your interests in image making and
Non Year 12 applicants photography.
• Applicants with some higher education study
At interview you will be asked to discuss and present your
• Applicants with some vocational education and training creative work (8 - 10 images minimum). This work may be
study (VET) in other mediums not just photography ie video, painting,
• Applicants with relevant work and life experience sculpture, design. It should demonstrate your ideas,
These applicants should apply directly to PSC by processes, inspirations and motivation.
completing the PSC Bachelor of Photography Course
Application Form Non Year 12 applicants
• Applicants with some higher education study
• Applicants with some vocational education and training
Essential requirements study (VET)
All applicants must ensure they complete and submit the • Applicants with work and life experience
PSC Bachelor of Photography Course Application Form at When considering your application your educational/
http://www.psc.edu.au/ft_application.html
work life history will be given consideration
There are no prerequisite studies
Interview and creative work presentation
Special entry assistance scheme (SEAS) The interview is a way for us to get to know you, your
applicants creative work and your interests in image making and
Special Entry Assistance Scheme (SEAS) applicants photography.
who have experienced educational disadvantage are At interview you will be asked to discuss and present your
encourage to apply for the SEAS. Depending on eligibility creative work (8 - 10 images minimum). This work may be
and your circumstances a SEAS application may provide in other mediums not just photography ie video, painting,
support for your course application. For information on sculpture, design. It should demonstrate your ideas,
categories go psc.edu.au processes, inspirations and motivation.
Advanced standing and credit transfer
International applicants
PSC will ensure that all prospective students with
relevant prior experience (RPL) or academic studies International student applicants must apply directly to
(credit transfer) are advised of the possibility of PSC using the Bachelor of Photography International
having this prior experience and/or studies taken Student Application form available at psc.edu.au
into consideration. Credit can reduce the amount of You should refer to the Bachelor of Photography
study needed to complete a degree. International Student Information Guide for detailed
course entrance requirements, English language
proficiency and selection criteria.
Image by Allison Rose
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OFFER AND
ENROLMENT PROCESS
For domestic and international students FEE-HELP Tuition fee assistance
Offers are made following completion of Admission FEE-HELP is an Australian government loan scheme that
Criteria. assists eligible students with loans to pay all or part of their
Early offers made in November 2018 tuition fees. It is available to Australian Citizens or holders
of a permanent humanitarian visa who are enrolled in a
Main round offers made in January 2019
higher education course
Direct offers made after successful completion of
interview and creative work presentation Students may apply for a FEE-HELP loan to cover tuition
costs for the Bachelor of Photography course. This loan
does not cover non-tuition expenses such as equipment
Enrolment and tuition fees and materials, accommodation, living expenses or other
costs. For more information visit www.studyassist.gov.au
Enrolment is on an annual basis. When you accept your
offer, and complete you enrolment form, you also choose
your tuition fee payment option. Tuition fee information Further information
is available in all the information packages and on the
website at www.psc.edu.au You must have your own digital SLR or mirrorless camera,
portable hard drive and Adobe Creative Cloud student
subscription for use off-campus. Any additional costs in the
2019 Course commencement study of this course are advised prior to enrolment
The course commences on 18 February 2019 and will run
over 6 semesters (Tiers) (3 years of full time study) Contact information
For further information, course discussions,
questions and personal tours contact
Future Students Coordinator Daniel Fischer
dfischer@psc.edu.au
+61 3 9682 3191
www.psc.edu.au
Image by Kristen Bahamondes
19YOUR FUTURE CAREER
Photojournalism Commercial photography
Content producer, documentary photographer, exhibiting Fashion, lifestyle, architecture, advertising, industrial,
and publishing, virtual reality video content producer, sports, event, corporate, food and product, portrait,
travel, editorial, not-for-profit organisations, NGOs and wedding (still and video), studio manager, aerial and drone
community organisations photography, scientific and medical
Art photography Image management
Exhibiting photo artist, local and overseas artist Production manager, photo agencies, picture libraries,
residencies, moving image/installation, digital media artist image editing, digital post-production, image manipulation,
designer, moving image editor, photographic printer and
finisher
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS.
Images by Michael Foxington
2021
PSC CAUGHT UP WITH TAYLOR NUSS-SOEHARTO
(AIPP AUSTRALIAN STUDENT OF YEAR) WHO
COMPLETED HER BACHELOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
DEGREE IN 2016 AND ASKED HER A COUPLE OF
QUESTIONS
You were the winner of the What did PSC give you, and Whats your plans for the
Australian Photography how did it set you up for a coming five years, where
Student of the Year Prize in career in photography? do you see yourself now
2016, can you tell me how that you’ve had this great start
When I started at PSC I had no
felt, and what impact that had specific path mapped out, I just
to your career?
on your photography career knew that I loved photography and Honestly, I’m still not 100% sure
after you graduated? wanted to learn about it. Over the where the next five years will take
years, I learned numerous lighting and me. So far I’ve travelled overseas,
I was incredibly humbled to have been
conceptual story telling techniques interned at a fashion and portraiture
awarded the Australian Photography
which - alongside the mentoring of my studio, and collaborated with other
Student of the Year. I never dreamed
teachers - helped me develop my own artists; at the moment I’m assisting a
about this happening to me! Not
style as well as grow as a professional commercial advertising photographer.
only did winning the award get me
photographer. PSC was great at In the next few years I would like to
in contact with people within the
providing me with a huge amount gain as much industry experience in
industry, it helped me realise that I
of knowledge about all the various different commercial photography
can work at a very high standard.
fields of photography. This helped fields as I can, while also continuing
me recognise what kind of career I to build my portfolio and collaborate
wanted to pursue and gave me the with other artists. I have had a great
tools and education to do so. start by winning the Australia Student
As well as learning about the industry, Photographer of the Year in 2016, and
PSC also assisted with connecting now I am building up my profile up as
me to the local and international a photographer and working hard to
photography/artist community. We establishing a client base.
visited galleries around Melbourne,
travelled to the Obscura Festival of
Photography in Penang, Malaysia,
and entered national and international
competitions. All this was beneficial
after graduating as it helped me stay
connected to the industry and be
involved in the photo community. Image by Taylor Nuss-Soeharto
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WHAT OUR FIRST
YEAR STUDENTS SAY
How have you changed throughout
the year?
Shelby
“My confidence has grown a huge
amount this year! Not only with my
practice, but I’m more confident within
myself and more comfortable meeting
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new people and working with them.”
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What have been some of the best
experiences in your first year?
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Antoine
What advice would you offer to What surprised you during the
“Developing more of a professional
future students? year?
workflow has been really rewarding.
It makes my entire process a lot
Sally more efficient and helps me produce
Kaitlyn
“Have an open mind and challenge higher quality work.” “It wasn’t as hard as I expected.
yourself. Don’t be afraid to make The course is very well paced
mistakes and experiment with and the teachers are very
your work. Also don’t be afraid knowledgeable and supportive.”
of covering the basics – even if
it’s again – as having a strong
foundation allows you to grow
hugely.”
Where do you see yourself next
year and in the future?
Josh
1. Shelby Eade
3. Sally Kaack “I want to experiment more in the
2. Antoine Loncle
studio, especially creating more
4. Kaitlyn Church
5. Josh Defelice artistic and conceptual work.”
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aspects from the course was the
opportunity to go to Malaysia
for the Obscura Photography
Festival and meet international
leaders in the industry. Having
the opportunity to speak with
them one on one, show them
work and get valuable feedback
was something that completely
changed my perspective on
photography!”
Michale Foxington graduated from PSC’s
Bachelor of Photography course in 2016
majoring in commercial photography. His final
folio won the Specular Excellence Award – a
major cash prize for excellence in commercial
photography. He now works as a full time
studio photographer. A number of his images
are featured in this guide.
Image by Michael Foxington
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