Photography Studies College (Melbourne)

www.psc.edu.auCRICOS Provider No: 00257G

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PSC STAFFManaging DirectorJulie Moss B.A. Soc/DC, Ass Dip Comm Dev, Grad Dip Arts

Director Communications & StudentsJenny Heron B.A. Anth/Hist, M. (Prelim)

Senior FellowDr Michael Coyne PhD, Adjunct Professor RMIT University,

Honorary Lecturer Hong Kong University

Course Coordinators Majors/Specialisations Art Sarina Lirosi B.Ed. Vis Arts, M.A. Fine Art

CommercialJulie Wajs B.A. Fine Arts, M. Visual Culture

PhotojournalismBill Bachman B.A. Asian Studies Degree Tier 1 & 2 Sarina Lirosi B.Ed. Vis Arts, M.A. Fine Art

Advanced Diploma Level 1 & 2Craig Wetjen B. A. Photo

Teachers & TutorsRob Anderson B.A. PhotoLizette Bell B.A. PhotoLiliana Barbieri M.A. Fine ArtsLouisa Bufadeci B.A, B. Ed, M.A Fine Art, B.EduAnat Cossen Dip PhotoElli Ioannou B.A. PhotoNic Kocher Dip Illust PhotoSusan Knight B.A., B.F.A. (Hons), Dip EdFelicity Marshall B.A. Fine Art (Hons), Dip EdScott McNaughton Dip Illust PhotoJane Poynter Dip Illust Photo, B.A., PhD (Arts)Nina Ross Dip Illust Photo, B. Fine Art, M. Fine ArtCraig Shell B.A. Fine Arts (Hons), M.A. Fine Art Neil Stanyer B.A. Media Arts Barry Thompson Dip Advt Des, TTCCMichael Warnock B.A. Media Arts, B.A. Psych, B. Fine Art (Hons) Colin Wiseman B.Sc., Dip Ed, Dip Illust Photo, AAIPP

Information and Research Development Co­ordinator/Pathway Program ConvenorHugh Hudson B.A, Pgrad Dip, M.A, PhD

Digital Centre Production ManagerPeter Hatzipavlis B.A. Fine Arts

Executive Assistant Kate Eagan Adv Dip Public Relations

Secretary to the PSC Governing Council & Academic Board Gloria Marinovic

Coordinator Communications & Students Carmen Edwards

Communications & Students Officer Melina Rookes B.A. Communication

Administration & Assessment Officer Ana Amaral B. Communication

Chief Technology OfficerAdi Selimanovic MCP, MCSA and ACTC

Studio Supervisor & Creative Projects OfficerDru Blumenshied B.Fine Arts (Photo)

Resource Hub Information OfficerJill Bartholomeusz Ass Dip Soc Sc.

Facilities & Service OfficerJon Swiatkowski

The Print Shop Assistant Kathryn Vanella Adv. Dip. Photo

Accountant Chanderma Rawat B.Bus, CPA

Accounts Officers Radhika Ambati B.Com, M.ComMira Lu B. Com, M. App Finance

Studio Support Jo Duck Adv.Dip. Photo Doug Hayne

Front & back cover images from left: Tinkara Trcek, Rachel Gedye, Vicki Moritz, Kimberley Munro, Paul Burgess

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2 Message from the Managing DirectorOur Great Location

3 About UsMulti Award Winning College

4 Leadership and Governance at PSC5 Graduation 20136 Our Specialised Facilities

Studios Digital Centre and Print Shop

7 Resource HubStudent LoungeOur Supportive Study EnvironmentLearning Support TeacherProfessional CounsellorAcademic ConsultationsTechnology Support

8 PSC Student PortalPSC Student Email AddressCourse Delivery ModeCourse Review and FeedbackBudgeting for Your Tertiary Study at PSCTuition FeesFEE­HELP and VET FEE­HELPEnrolment at PSC

9 Community Involvement & Real World Connections10 Our Career Focus in the Course

The Mentor Program11 Employment Register

The Business of PhotographyOnce You’ve Graduated

12 Bachelor of Photography CourseCourse Entrance RequirementsExtra RequirementsRPL and Credit TransferOverview of the CourseWhat Makes It Great

13 Choice of Major Areas in Final YearCommercial Photography Art PhotographyPhotojournalism

14 Course Structure Year 115 Course Structure Year 216 Course Structure Year 318 Course Structure19 Fostering Scholarship in Photography & the Visual Arts

Melbourne & the Wider Photographic CommunityLaneways, Cafes and RestaurantsEventsMelbourne a UNESCO City of LiteratureSome General Accommodation InformationTransport in Melbourne

20 Advanced Diploma of PhotographyEntrance RequirementsAbout the CourseHow to ApplyExtra RequirementsRPLSupporting Students in VETCourse Structure Level 1 & 2

22 Course Structure Level 3 & 4 and Level 5 & 6Bachelor of Photography Pathway Program

22 Student & Graduate Gallery

Kimberley Munro

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Welcome to Photography StudiesCollege (Melbourne) PSC, a tertiaryeducational institution focussed onproviding a high quality teachingand learning experience.

We offer our students a learningexperience that emphasisesintellectual inquiry and reflection on

practice, and a learning environment in which they canexplore and develop their capacity to be citizens, visualcommunicators and photographers.

Our focus on creativity and innovation is integral to allwe do. We encourage our students to engage with themeaning, politics and philosophies of visualrepresentation. We want them to be independentthinkers.

Katie McCombie

MESSAGE FROM THEMANAGING DIRECTOR JULIE MOSS

OUR GREAT LOCATION

PSC is located in Southbank, in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant arts and culturalscene; only 10 minutes walk to the city centre and 5 minutes from Flinders Streetstation. We are within easy walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria,Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square and the Australian Centre forContemporary Art (ACCA). The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI),the Melbourne Recital Centre and the Malthouse Theatre are close by.

We expect commitment from ourstudents but in turn will ensure thatlearning is engaging, enjoyable andchallenging. We believe in theimportance of involving the wholeperson in the learning process.

As an educational institution we modelprofessional photographic practice andcontinually seek opportunities tointegrate learning with work andengagement with community.

This is PSC’s mission and purpose.

We invite you to join us on this journeyto explore, interrogate and reflect onthe power of the image.

For further information contact: Communications & StudentsOfficer Photography Studies College(Melbourne)65 City Road, Southbank,Victoria 3006 AustraliaTel: +61 3 9682 3191 Fax: +61 3 9686 1601info@psc.edu.au www.psc.edu.auCRICOS Provider No: 00257G

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“To me, photography isan art of observation.

It’s about findingsomething interestingin an ordinary place...

I’ve found it has little todo with the things yousee and everything to

do with the way yousee them.”

Elliott Erwitt, Photographer

ABOUT USPhotography Studies College (Melbourne) is a dual sector multi awardwinning provider, offering a specialised learning environment andeducational experience aimed at developing excellence and adistinctive approach to photography.

For over forty years PSC has maintained its impressive national andinternational reputation and delivered high quality and innovativephotography education in commercial photography, photojournalismand art photography consistently producing students and graduatesof the highest calibre.

We know that by providing a supportive learning environment, uniquecreative practice courses, impressive specialised facilities and atalented experienced teaching staff we foster a strong studentexperience with impressive outcomes.

Over the years we have built a leading reputation for producing highquality and award winning students and we are the first choice formany looking for a specialised, creative and career oriented studentexperience. PSC is widely respected throughout the photographycommunity and our reputation as a continual multi award winnerspeaks for itself.

2013 Winner Australian Institute ofProfessional Photography (AIPP)National Tertiary Institution of the Yearfor excellence in photographiceducation and training

Winner AIPP Australian StudentPhotographer of the Year,Emma McEvoy

Winner AIPP Australian EmergingPhotographer of the Year,Kimberley Munro

2012 Winner AIPP National TertiaryInstitution of the Year for excellence inphotographic education and training

Winner ACMP Educational Institutionof the Year

2011 Winner AIPP National Tertiary Institutionof the Year for excellence in photographiceducation and training

Winner ACMP Educational Institution ofthe Year

Runner up AIPP Australian StudentPhotographer of the year, KimberleyMunro

Winner AIPP Victorian PhotographyStudent of the Year, Kimberly Munro

2010Winner AIPP Victorian PhotographyStudent of the Year, Deborah Mullins

2009Winner AIPP National Tertiary Institutionof the Year

Winner AIPP Australian StudentPhotographer of the year

LEADING MULTI AWARD WINNING COLLEGE – EXCELLENCEIN PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Kimberley Munro

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PSC Governing Council and Academic BoardThe Governing Council is responsible for PSC's highereducation course and delivery including oversight of the PSCAcademic Board. The Council provides a wealth of experiencein business, academic expertise, research, photography,education policy and management.

LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE AT PSC

Julie Moss Managing DirectorJulie has over thirty years experience in the education and training sector in Australia. During that time she has frequentlyrepresented the interests of private education and training providers at the state, national and international levels. She was afounding member of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training and served as a Board member and Chair of theNational Board for a number of years. Julie is Chair of the National Education Committee of the AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photography).

She is passionate about photographic education and brings this passion and experience to her leadership of PSC. She is determined to ensure thatPSC provides a place where students can learn to see the world anew and be nurtured to develop and achieve their full potential.

Jenny Heron Director Communications & Students, PSC Academic Board, Member and PSC Governing Council, Member Jenny has been involved in senior roles in photographic education and the vocational education and training sector for overtwenty years. She has extensive experience working in both community and arts education organisations in Melbourne andrural Victoria. She has taught the contextual units at PSC, exploring the complexities of visual representation and culturaldiversity and undertook a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the PSC curriculum. Jenny has a deep interest in the diversity of human expression through place and time, cultural definitions of femininity and

masculinity and changing gender roles. Her current post graduate research involves popular culture and visual representation in the early modernperiod. Jenny has a profound belief in the importance of the student experience and the transformative power of education.

Professor Robin Williams PSC Academic Board, Chair and PSC Governing Council, Member Professor Williams is a distinguished photographer with more than forty years experience in professional practice. He holdsundergraduate qualifications in scientific and medical photography and Masters and PhD degrees in Medicine. He is currentlya Fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photography, The Royal Photographic Society, The Biological PhotographicAssociation of America and the Royal Society of Medicine. He has a distinguished record as an academic leader; having been a Professor of Photography for over twenty years, a Head

of Department, Head of School and Dean of the Faculty of Art Design and Communication at RMIT. He was for many years the UNESCO Professor of Communications for the Asia­Pacific region. Robin is unique in having twice been awarded forhis outstanding photographic contribution to the service of medicine.

Dr Michael Coyne PSC Senior Fellow, Adjunct Professor RMIT University, Honorary Lecturer Hong Kong University Dr Michael Coyne has worked as a photojournalist for over 30 years, during that time covering wars, revolutions andinternational events in places as diverse as the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.His work has been featured in magazines such as: Newsweek, Life, Time, New York Times, Paris Match and Vogue and he hada number of solo exhibitions around the world. Michael spent eight years in the Middle East documenting the rise of Islamicfundamentalism, the Iranian revolution and the Iran/Iraq war.

Michael has had three documentaries filmed about him including, Christiani an award­winning documentary which explored the spiritualityinherent in his images. In April 2003 Michael was awarded the Centenary Medal by the Australian Government for Service to Photography and in 2007 the AIPP(Australian Institute of Professional Photography) awarded him an Honorary Fellowship, the highest award for a photographer in Australia.

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GRADUATION2013

“Now on the job I realisehow my practical studies are

applied in everydayscenarios such as booking

jobs, negotiating withclients, lighting portraits

and products and deliveringcontent to a strict deadline.”

Teagan GlenanePhotojournalism Major Graduate

Graduation awards clockwise from top left: Ian van der Wolde with Tinkara Trcek with AIPP award for conceptual excellence and photographicinnovation; Julie Moss PSC Managing Director withTaylor­Ferne Morris awarded for excellence in the Commercial Major; Julie Moss with Adobeaward winner Beth Nott for high achievement, originality and commitment throughout the course; Daniel Colombo from Borge’s Imaging with

Photoflex Award winner Leon Schoots for consistent application and high achievement; Julie Moss with the Peter Petty Memorial Award winnerAdrian Dennett for technical and aesthetic excellence in landscape photography; Rob Anderson Chair ACMP with Danielle Allison awarded for

excellence throughout the course; Matt Johnston from Kayell with Graeme Passmore awarded for commitment and high achievement throughoutthe course; Julie Moss with Nicole Sultana awarded for excellence in the Art Major.

The PSC graduation was a fantastic event held on Friday evening31 May 2013 at the ACMI. The audience included our graduatingstudents, their partners, family and friends, PSC mentors, externalassessors and our many industry colleagues includingrepresentatives form the AIPP, ACMP, Adobe, Kayell, Sun Studios,Borge’s Imaging, Heartfelt, free radicals, Sally Brownbill, NextByte, Irwin & McLaren and Exetel.

Representatives from the PSC Academic Board, Governing Counciland Course Advisory Committee were in attendance and of courseour teaching, administration and technical staff.

Some highlights of the evening included the images by thegraduating class of 2012 featured on the ACMI screen and thestories of the many unfolding careers, awards and the journeyahead! An inspiring keynote address was given by award winningphotographer and PSC Senior Fellow, Michael Coyne and newgraduates Leon Schoots, Taylor­Ferne Morris and Sharon Hughesgave heartfelt and insightful graduate responses.

Thanks to industry for their generous support andcongratulations to all our industry award winners

Graduation award sponsors

PSC staff enjoy the graduation

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STUDIOSAt 65 City Rd on the ground floor are 2 professional studios– Fawkner Rd Studio and City Rd Studio – with doubleheight ceilings, cyclorama, makeup and change rooms,backdrops, a range of lighting and grip gear including softboxes, strip lights, booms, strobes, spots, floods, powerpacks, honeycombs, barn doors, scrims and reflectors;computer set ups for tethered shooting and multi­purposework bays. The Studio Office staffed by the StudioSupervisor provides a point of contact for studio bookingsand studio equipment usage. Students have email access tothe studio booking system.

DIGITAL CENTRE AND THE PRINT SHOPThere is a large well equipped Digital Imaging Centre thatincludes 2 extensive digital laboratories and a centralprofessional print bureau, The Print Shop staffed by theDigital Production Manager. The centre’s Epson ™ Inkjetprinters are much in­demand and skilled technical staff runprints every week day, offering students a comprehensiverange of professional paper surfaces. The labs are equippedwith Intel Mac computers carrying the latest industryrelated applications. All monitors are frequently calibratedand labs are equipped with pinup colour corrected printviewing walls and digital projection systems. Off campusstudents are able to upload their files for printing via agraphical web interface.

PSC is a progressive career focussed dual sector provideroffering both Degree and Advanced Diploma level courses.Both courses have been developed with the specialisedindustry know how that comes from over 40 years as aninnovative and experienced photographic educator.

The Bachelor of Photography course is exclusive to PSC anddesigned to produce distinctive and innovative professionalphotographers prepared to take on leading roles in thecommercial, art and photojournalism areas of photography.

The Advanced Diploma of Photography ensures that thetechnical and specialised skill set necessary for professionalpractice is built on from foundation to professional level.

OUR SPECIALISED FACILITIES PSC students benefit from the highly specialised learningenvironment, the high quality industry specific facilitiesincluding the purpose built photography studios, digitalimaging centre, the specialised information resource huband continual exhibition spaces.

PSC has a range of specialised facilities that areacknowledged as being among some of the best and mostprofessional of any Australian specialised educationalinstitution. PSC has a partnership with Adobe and a closerelationship with equipment manufacturers, importers andprofessional photographers, so students will experiencemuch of the latest techniques and technologies.

The main administrative area is located at level 1 65 City Rd,and students have access to a Student Services Officerduring hours of operation. PSC operates from 9am – 9pmMonday to Thursday and 9am – 5pm Friday, 9am – 5pm onweekends for facility access and workshops duringsemester.

The offices of the Communications & Students staff arelocated on this floor and students have access to theCommunication & Students Officers via their open doorpolicy, appointments, by email and phone.

CREATE YOUR FUTURE WITH OUR SPECIALISED COURSES

This year PSC and Adobe announced a partnershipthat will provide unprecedented access to the newAdobe Creative Cloud download for PSC students, afully integrated suite of creative programs, makingthe Creative Cloud more affordable for our students.

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LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER Access to learning support with the Learning SupportTeacher is available for students providing assistance withorganisational skills, time management, study skills, writingand research skills. Students can email request forassistance with learning support or request that theCommunications & Students Officer make an appointment,or a teacher may refer a student. The Information andResource Officer will assist the Learning Support Teacherwith research/information literacy.

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLOR Access to a professional counsellor is available via selfreferral, teachers’ referral and/or the Communications &Students Officer.

ACADEMIC CONSULTATIONSAll teaching staff are available for student consultations attimes notified on the teaching staff office door. Studentscan email request for an academic appointmentconsultation via the email address noted on each subjectoutline. Students can request that the Communications &Students Officer assist with this and make an academicconsultation with a member of the teaching staff. Allstudent support is provided in accordance with PSC’sprivacy policy.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT Students requiring technology support may book studentconsultations with the digital teacher or use supervisedaccess in the digital labs and/or studio at the allocatedtimes. These times will be notified in the digital centre andvia student communications. Teachers can recommendthat students book into these supervised access sessions foradditional support.

RESOURCE HUB The Resource Hub provides access to local and worldwidespecialised photographic and visual culture informationresources through electronic journal and book resources.The electronic journals and eBook resources allow for offcampus access. The Information and Resource officerprovides advice and assistance with research/information asrequired. Students are also familiarised with the StateLibrary of Victoria, given its proximity for further research.

STUDENT LOUNGE Students are supported by the availability of a comfortableand well serviced central Student Lounge area. This areaprovides a casual place to meet and relax informally. Itincorporates an 8 workstation learning hub giving studentsaccess to the Adobe suite, word documents, imageuploading and submissions. Further print viewing andfinishing areas and an extensive student information noticeboard are also located here. The Teachers/Tutors Office iswithin close proximity with the academic consultation hoursdisplayed.

OUR SUPPORTIVE STUDYENVIRONMENT Students learn with some of the best in the industry,qualified professionals who constantly bring their currentpractice, commitment to great educational outcomes andexpertise to the classroom. These dedicated teachers are animportant factor in the high quality and innovation of thestudent experience. Together with the teaching staff thereis also an established support system.

For full time study your support contact is theCommunications & Students Officer. Her office is on level 1of 65 City Rd. She is the initial point of contact for allstudents from information through to general coursediscussion, enrolment information, career questions,forming strategies to assist with financial difficulties,referral to learning support, referral to professionalcounsellor, accommodation information, personal issues,handling concerns and grievance issues, and generalsupport. There is access to the Director Communications &Students and Academic Director via appointments. Theiroffices are located within this administration area.

“I was expecting a uniqueenvironment and an

exciting course and that’sexactly what I got.”

Jordan BollenArt Major Graduate

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TUITION FEES Students are able to study at PSC in a fee paying placewhere tuition fees are payable annually. All applicantsshould peruse the Tuition Fee schedule for the relevantannual period of enrolment. This is available in allinformation packages.

International students should peruse the InternationalStudent Tuition Fee schedule.

FEE­HELP AND VET FEE­HELPEligible students may apply for a FEE – HELP loan (forthe Bachelor of Photography course) and a VET FEE­HELP loan (for the Advanced Diploma of Photographycourse) for tuition fees only, through theCommonwealth Government.

This loan doesn't cover other expenses such asequipment and material expenses, accommodation,living expenses or other expenses that a student mayincur.

Students will commence repaying their FEE­HELP orVET FEE­HELP debt via the Australian Tax Office oncetheir income reaches the minimum threshold forcompulsory repayment.

This loan scheme is available to Australian Citizens orholders of a permanent humanitarian visa who areenrolled in either the Higher Education course theBachelor of Photography or the VET course theAdvanced Diploma of Photography.

Further information regarding FEE­HELP is availablefrom the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science,Research and Tertiary Education by contacting thestudent support enquiry line on 1800 020 108 andwww.studyassist.gov.au and for more information onVET FEE­HELP call the student hotline 13 3873 or visitwww.studyassist.gov.au

ENROLMENT AT PSCEnrolment is on an annual basis and both courses aredelivered over three years of full time study. Studentsaccepting an offer choose their tuition payment optionat enrolment.

On enrolment students will be required to complete aPSC Enrolment Form for the relevant course, which isthe formal enrolment agreement between PSC and thestudent. This agreement includes the Terms andConditions of Enrolment and Refund Policy.

The relevant Student Handbooks provide informationon PSC’s Higher Ed or VET policies and procedures theseare available from the Communications & StudentsOfficer prior to and at enrolment and on the PSC studentportal – go.PSC

PSC STUDENT PORTALThis student portal is an online gateway for our students via thewebsite and includes: go.PSC – access to general information about facilities, theprint shop and student services, the resource hub and ITsupport.miPlace –the e­learning supportPSC webmail – PSC Student EmailAssessment submissions – submitting assignments.

PSC STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESSOn enrolment you will be allocated a PSC Student EmailAddress. All PSC email communication will be sent to you viayour PSC Student Email Address

COURSE DELIVERY MODEAt PSC our courses are interactive and delivered via face to faceincluding interactive workshops and tutorials, demonstrationsand practical participation. Students experience the studiomodel of learning. This means that students can put theircreative ideas into practice and through the peer/teacherfeedback and review process gain from experienced guidance,feedback and input. Unlike more traditional modes of delivery,studio­based learning enables active participation of thestudent in problem solving and the practice of creating andmaking.

COURSE REVIEW AND FEEDBACKIntegral to PSC’s Quality and Review procedure is the coursereview and feedback mechanism. This includes student formaland informal feedback. Formal feedback is collected usingStudent Evaluations that are completed for each subject andunit, also via the Grievance Procedure and Exit Interviews.Informal feedback is collected from students in a number ofways via email, phone conversations and meetings with any ofthe following: Teachers, Communications & Students Officers,Director Communications & Students and/or the AcademicDirector.

BUDGETING FOR YOURTERTIARY STUDY AT PSCBefore commencing your studies you will need to consider yourbudget. You should think about the cost of tuition fees,accommodation, food, living expenses, travel, clothing,entertainment, photographic equipment and course materials– list of expenses other than tuition for your course is availablefrom the Communications & Students Officer or visit thewebsite www.psc.edu.au

You should at all time be aware of the rapid rate oftechnological change in the photography industry and theimpact this may have on equipment requirements and material.None of these other expenses are included in your tuition fees.

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PSC is committed to equipping students with thenecessary skills to live, work, learn and contribute locallyand globally. We want our students to connect tocommunity and make contributions at a local level duringtheir course.

As part of this commitment to student communityengagement PSC requires its students to undertake aCommunity Service Learning program entitledPhotography in the Community (PIC). This project giveseach student the opportunity to learn in a real worldscenario with an allocated community organisation andprovides learning experiences which will assist in formingan inclusive context of support and respect for all citizens.At the conclusion of the project, the organisation receivesimages that can be used for public relations andpromotional purposes.

A similar program that has linked students to communityorganisations has been delivered by PSC for the lasteighteen years. For the students, the relationship withtheir organisation often continues after completion of theproject.

FIND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ANDREAL WORLD CONNECTIONS AT PSC

“From this (the project) I have takenaway a hugely valuable experience, notonly furthering my communication skillsbut being able to conduct myself in aprofessional and courteous manner, anddeliver images to the client at hand in apunctual fashion”

Andrew Hardy Second year

“My client was the Salvation Army communityaged care program. Volunteers visit clients andhelp them with things they might struggle todo on their own such as making doctorsappointments, doing the washing, organisingmedication and grocery shopping. Throughthis project I have learnt about having respectfor the people you are photographing, timeand organisation skills, problem solving andhave gained confidence in giving peopledirection.”

Amy SullivanSecond year

Participants in the Salvation Army community aged care program. Images byAmy Sullivan for the Salvation Army.

“In my final year I worked incrediblyhard to take advantage of the mentorprogram and this had a huge influenceon my own work and my path once theprogram at PSC finished. Currently Iam assisting full time for an incrediblephotographer! She was my mentorduring final year and still inspires meeveryday. She has had a massiveinfluence on my work and I still pinchmyself regularly when we worktogether. I also shoot some freelancework on the odd day I have free!”

Leon Schoots Commercial Major Graduate

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PSC aims to prepare its degree graduates to be leaders inphotography by possessing the following attributes:• Knowledge and skills to effectively interact with the

meaning,politics and socio­cultural philosophies of photography and visual culture

• A responsive approach to the global industry including contemporary media and technologies

• Proficient problem solving skills by being an independent, reflective and critical thinker

• An innovative and creative ability to identify, research and articulate ideas and visual outputs

• Effective communication skills and being a collaborative team member in the professional environment

• A commitment to social and ethical responsibility and a meaningful engagement with community

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity in a global environment as both a professional and citizen

PSC is constantly responsive to the global industry and thetrends in contemporary media. Integral to the program in Tier4 – second year is the subject The world around us 3: themoving image. The convergence of DSLR and video cameras,the proliferation of screens and the movement towardsscreens becoming primary media for viewing images, pointsto the importance of this subject. Students build upon theirexisting level of visual language and will develop theconceptual understanding and various techniques required toproduce moving images. The knowledge acquired throughthis subject is now becoming essential to the professionalphotographer.

THE MENTOR PROGRAMPSC offers students a mentor program in final year which linksstudents to contemporary photographers to gather feedback,insights and hands on industry knowledge. Students secure acontemporary photographer whose work they find inspiringand stimulating to act as their industry mentor. Studentsspend time with their mentor, observing and discussing,receiving feedback and gathering “hands on” industryknowledge.

OUR CAREER FOCUS

Darrian’s Mentor Michael Dodge of Herald Sunwith Darrian on the ground of MCG.

PSC graduate Teagan Glenane

PSC connects students to the photography andarts communities though our involvement witha range of professional industry bodies thatoffer student awards and membership:

AIPP Australian Institute of ProfessionalPhotography www.aipp.com.au

ACMP Advertising, Commercial and MagazinePhotographers www.acmp.com.au

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THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY The subjects Design and the global network and Creative industries:the business of photography, have a particular focus on real worldscenarios and students are required to research and develop theirown integrated business plan, marketing strategies and strong on linepresence. Of particular relevance is the current business climatepervasive in the creative industries, where because of globalisedmarkets, businesses are forced to combine sound business principleswith their classical focus on creativity and flexibility.

ONCE YOU’VE GRADUATEDAn exciting range of career options are available including:• advertising photography• corporate/industrial photography• portraiture and fashion photography• photographic artist and/or gallery/curatorial administrator • photojournalist, editorial work• website fusion content including video• documentary photographer• picture editor• photographic retoucher

In particular, a new range of career options exists in the expandingcontemporary trend of ‘fusion’ between the still image and themoving image, together with the new but expanding platforms ofsocial media.

Many of our graduates have been and are currently employed by localcommunity and metropolitan publications. Some have busy freelancebusinesses supplying editorial, sports and commercial images to arange of clients; others are exhibiting artists with internationalprofiles. Some work in areas such as advertising and corporate/industrial photography, portraiture, wedding and fashionphotography, newspaper/ magazine and publication work,photographic artist and gallery/ museum curatorial work. Othergraduates are based in studios as production managers and somework in digital retouching areas.

Graduates of PSC are eligible to apply for full membership of thefollowing Australian professional bodies:• AIPP Australian Institute of Professional Photographers• ACMP Advertising, Commercial and Magazine Photographers• MEAA Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance• APA Australian Photojournalists Association• NAVA National Association of Visual Arts

EMPLOYMENT REGISTERPSC has an established employmentregister, which matches students to jobs,based on the student’s experience andabilities. This provides students with anopportunity to gain valuable experience inthe profession. Most work assignments areallocated to our recent graduates and finalyear students. We are often the first pointof contact for professional photographersseeking assistants and every month thereare a number of requests for students tophotograph a range of activities. Theseinclude portfolios for dancers, modelsand/or hair and make­up artists, familyportraits, weddings, special occasions,advertising photography, studiomanagement and studio/ photographer’sassistant. We receive regular requests fromgalleries and cafes to exhibit student workand we provide information onphotography awards, competitions andprizes.

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Higher Education Course Code: V14334CRICOS Course Code: 079866G Three years of full time studySemester Dates: February to June & July to November

There are no prerequisite studies.PSC’s Special Entry Assistance Scheme (SEAS) allows extraconsideration to be granted for certain applicants seekingselection.

Special entry categories include:• Students with English as a second language• Students with literacy or numeracy difficulties• Students experiencing difficult circumstances• Indigenous students• Students with disability and/or medical conditions• Mature age

COURSE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSDomestic student applicants for full time study must applythrough the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC),AND directly to PSC using the PSC Bachelor ofPhotography Course Application Form (applicants must doboth).

Successful completion of VCE or equivalent (non year 12and mature age) and attendance at an interview includingpresentation of folio.

Course extra requirements are listed in the courseinformation in CourseSearch on the VTAC websitewww.vtac.edu.au/courses/searchfield.html

International student must apply directly to PSC usingthe Bachelor of Photography International StudentApplication form.

International students should refer to the Bachelor ofPhotography International Student Information Guidepages 4 & 5 for detailed course entrance requirements,English language proficiency and selection criteria.

EXTRA REQUIREMENTS: INTERVIEW &FOLIO PRESENTATION The PSC interview and presentation of folio will giveapplicants the opportunity to demonstrate their engagementwith photography/image­making and showcase their

interest, enthusiasm, strengths and motivation. Theinterview is not panel based but personal providingapplicants with the opportunity to discuss and answerquestions about their folio and interests, and ask questionsabout the course, and studying at PSC.

The folio should contain a selection of the applicants ownwork including 10 –15 well presented final images eithermounted or in a bound folio flip book. This work, togetherwith a visual diary or ideas journal, or a back up processworkbook (brainstorming and research), should representthe applicants ideas, processes, inspirations and abilitiesincluding their aptitude for photography, originality andcreative potential. Applicants should come to the interviewprepared to discuss and answer questions about their folioincluding ideas, research and motivation.

RPL AND CREDIT TRANSFERPSC will ensure that all prospective students with relevantprior experience or academic studies are advised of thepossibility of having this prior experience and/or studiestaken into consideration.

OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE The Bachelor of Photography course is exclusive to PSC anddesigned to produce distinctive and innovative professionalphotographers prepared to take on leading roles in thecommercial, art and photojournalism areas of photography.The course is delivered over three years of full time study in a small supportive environment that promotesindependent critical and reflective thinking, creativepractice, contemporary technique and context.

Students are encouraged to explore a creative and risktaking approach to the possibilities of photographicimagery, producing conceptual portfolios that areunderpinned by meaning, latest digital techniques andworkflow processes. Throughout the course studentsconsider the context and communicative effectiveness oftheir work and apply their learning in both studio and onlocation in practical and interpretive ways. Final yearprovides an independent study in one of commercialphotography, art photography or photojournalism whileengaging with the well­established mentor program andthe business of photography.

BACHELOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

CHOICE OF MAJOR SELECTIONS:COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY This major includes students who want to be fashion,advertising, architectural, food, portrait, product orwedding photographers. The program is designed toproduce commercial photographers who are sociallyand ethically responsible and capable of taking onleading roles in the industry

ART PHOTOGRAPHY This major requires students to “give voice” to theirown ideas and develop an artistic premise for theirwork. Students will develop a critical awareness of thepractices of current art photography and art practice,and integrate research based on contemporary socialtheories and historical contexts into their own work.

PHOTOJOURNALISM This major is for students who love to communicatewith people, to traverse cultural barriers andcontinental borders and want to harness the power ofphotography to communicate a story. The programenables students to combine the theory and practiceof photojournalism/editorial/social documentaryphotography in a socially and ethically responsibleway. Students will be required to become proficient indiverse media platforms.

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Our degree program will offer students the opportunity to: • Get a higher education qualification• Be immersed in the thrill of learning • Open their minds to new ways of thinking• Have a space for contemplation, reflection and inquiry• Have some fun expressing their thoughts, emotions and stories• Be inspired by the work and feedback of others• Learn the latest digital technologies and workflow processes • Take risks and be stretched• Undertake research

FDT111 Image and concept 1: the mediation of meaningThis subject provides an introduction to the development ofa conceptual idea through to its realisation as a folio ofphotographic work. It will examine the exploration ofmeaning and how meaning is mediated and informed bysocial, cultural and political issues of the past and present.

COURSE STRUCTUREYear 1: Tier 1 & Tier 2

WDP 121 Creative industries: photographic theory & practice 2This subject is a further development of the theory andtechniques underpinning camera usage and practice. Someof the areas explored include lens and sensor design andlimitations, camera usage under extreme conditions andRAW image formation.

TCP 122 Image cultures 1: history & contextThis subject develops an understanding of contemporaryimage­making as a product of social, historical, political andcultural influences. The photographic image is interpretedwithin the context of key critical debates arising fromhistorical practices and recent technological and ideologicaldevelopments.

FDT122 Image and concept 2: representation and truthThis subject builds upon the processes required for thedevelopment of a conceptual idea through to its realisationas a folio of photographic work. It examines the constructionof meaning (in visual culture) in order to interrogate notionsof “photographic truth” and how these may inform imageconstruction.

WDP112 The world around us 1: light & locationThis practical subject introduces students to the skillsnecessary to create photographic images on location. It willexamine the necessary requirements for a suitable digitalworkflow and the ethical considerations whilstphotographing people and places.

WDP122 The world around us 2: the constructed imageThe subject will engage with studio and explore still life,presentation of objects and people and the symbolic value ofthe artefact. The occupation & health considerations ofstudio usage are introduced.

TCP111 Visual thinking: language, design & the imageThis subject will provide an introduction to theunderstanding of visual language as functioning withincertain social and cultural contexts. It will consider theimportance of signs, symbols and design as a means ofcommunication and explore the relationship betweenrepresentation, visual language and the image.

WDP 111 Creative industries: photographic theory & practice 1This subject provides the theory and practice required toimplement a broad range of camera operations andproduce creative photographic images.

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Year 2: Tier 3 & Tier 4

“Logic will get you fromA to B, imagination will

take you everywhere”Albert Einstein

FDT213 Image and concept 3: genre and contextThis subject builds upon concepts of meaning andrepresentation with particular focus on the photographicgenres. Students begin a direction for individualphotographic practice culminating in the production of aseries of projects with strong pre­determined and clearlystated communicative aims.

WDP 222 Creative Industries: studio practice 2The subject will address workflows with an emphasis ondeveloping technical control within the context ofcontemporary visual language in a studio environment.Areas include genres of lighting styles and approachesassociated with photographing people as well as moreconceptual still­life imagery.

DXP 211 Post­production processes 1This subject will build on the understandings gained withina digital workflow and develop a deeper and more complexapplication of digital processes. With an emphasis on visualcontext, students will be encouraged to develop, exploreand refine digital post­production skills to the photographicaesthetic.

FDP 24 Image and concept 4: narrative and audienceThis subject further builds upon concepts of genre to examinethe communicative framework of narrative structures invisual culture, with particular emphasis on photographicpractice. Theories of narrative production, deconstruction,setting, beginning and end will be analysed by means of filmas well as photography. This subject positions photographicdiscourse as a dialogue among various voices: the author, thecharacter(s) and the audience.

TWP 212 Image cultures 2: the visual documentThis subject explores the rich tradition of socialdocumentary photography to provide students with anopportunity to create a series of images that respond tothat genre. It provides a place for student communityengagement with a community organisation in a real worldscenario. Further, it enables students to examine andrespond ethically to the client/photographer relationship.

WDP 223 The world around us 3: the moving imageThis subject builds upon the existing level of visual languagethat students possess and will develop the varioustechniques and conceptual understandings required toproduce moving images. In addition, students will beencouraged to research and review technological and socialtrends that support new ways of responding to movingimage creation.

DXP 221 Post­production processes 2This subject will develop a deeper understanding andapplication of digital processes as they may be applied tophotographic outcomes through a technically proficientapplication of post­production skills. With an emphasis onvisual context, students will be encouraged to explore andrefine their digital imaging skills as they may be applied tothe requirements of their own images and conceptual ideas.

WDP212 Creative Industries: studio practice 1This subject builds on the understandings of theconstructed image and deals with the necessaryrequirements to produce a series of studio based imageswith an emphasis on developing technical control within thecontext of contemporary visual language. Areas to beaddressed include the still­life in terms of tabletopphotography and how to engender notions of time andplace within the image.

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EFP 311 Images and connections: commercial photography 1This subject provides a theoretical and practical entry intothe world of contemporary commercial photographicpractice, scrutinizing its context and difference in relation toother forms of visual media. The subject will examine theproduction of commercially based images within the largercultural and social framework. Students are encouraged towork independently and find their own photographic style,become effective visual problem solvers and develop valuesand work practices in accord with the commercial industry.

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EFP 322 Images and connections: art photography 2This subject provides the theoretical and practicalunderstandings to enable the development of a major bodyof work to a professional standard as a visual artspractitioner. The final outcome demonstrating this practiceis an exhibition presented for public viewing at theconclusion of the semester.

EFP 313 Images and connections: photojournalism 1This subject provides a theoretical and practical entry intothe world of contemporary photojournalism, scrutinizing itscontext and difference in relation to other forms of visualmedia. The subject will examine the production of narrativebased images within the larger social, cultural and politicalframework. Students are encouraged to workindependently and find their own narrative style.

EFP 321 Images and connections: commercial photography 2This subject extends the notions informing the entry into theworld of contemporary commercial photographic practice,scrutinizing its context, difference in relation to other formsof visual media and recognising its particular attributes.

WDP 313 Creative Industries: workshop seriesThis subject will encourage students to use a range ofprofessional studio lighting skills in order to further developtheir own practise through a more sophisticatedunderstanding of the role of light in the creation orenhancement of mood and narrative. Students will berequired to use initiative and judgement to problem solveon a conceptual and practical level in order to realize theirfinal images.

TCP 315 Visual thinking 2: research seminarThis subject further enables students to undertakeindependent research and critical reflection in an area oftheir choosing that supports the production of their finalfolio. It builds on the strategies and research methodologiesappropriate to contemporary visual arts practice and theory.

EFP 323 Images and connections: photojournalism 2This subject extends the notions informing the entry into theworld of contemporary photojournalism, scrutinizing itsethics, context and difference in relation to other forms ofvisual media.

EFP 312 Images and connections: art photography 1This subject provides a theoretical and practical entry intothe world of contemporary photographic art practice,scrutinizing its context and difference in relation to otherforms of visual media. The subject will examine art withinthe larger framework and discourse of structured culturaland social media practices. Students are encouraged to findtheir own artistic voice and become conscious of theprominent thread in the theoretical underpinnings of theirwork.

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WXP 314 Mentor and industry practicumThis subject will enable students to develop an understandingof the professional industry through a direct engagement withindustry professionals. It provides an appreciation of possibleemployment possibilities and real examples of current workpractices. Significant stages of the mentor relationship will beexamined including how best to make initial contact,addressing organisational skills, timelines and professionalprocedures. Membership of the AIPP and entry into the AIPPAPPA awards will provide a vehicle for students to activelybenchmark their practice against industry standards.

Electives: EWP 325 The world around us 4: design and the global networkStudents will be familiarised with the central issuesunderpinning visual promotion strategies and examine theways these concepts are able to be translated into a web basedenvironment including social media and blogs.

EWP 321 Consumer cultures: writing for mediaStudents will explore the various paradigms for writing in ahybrid environment incorporating online, electronic andtraditional print and how text and image combine. Studentsinvestigate the notion that writing today is both the creation oftexts through the use of new technologies and use oftraditional forms across newly developing media.

EWP322 Contemporary media: beyond the newThis subject will expose students to contemporary visualculture including photography, the moving image, temporalarts, installation, and how these forms are being integratedand reinterpreted between one another. It will ask the questionof what an image can be in an era where clear demarcationsare being continually broken down, giving rise to a diversity ofform in the developing notion of what makes an image. “I have loved EVERY minute

of studying at PSC! From theamazing teachers to having

the opportunity to pushmyself to achieve things I

didn't think I was capable ofand having everyone

support me the whole way!”Taylor­Ferne Morris

Commercial Major Graduate

Tier 1 Subject Semester A Credit Points

Core FDT 111 Image and concept 1: the mediation of meaning 9

Core WDP 111 Creative industries: photographic theory & practice 1 6

Core TCP 122 Image cultures 1: history & context 6

Core WDP 112 The world around us 1: light & location 9

Total: 30Tier 2 Subject Semester B Credit

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Core FDT 122 Image and concept 2: representation and truth 9

Core WDP121 Creative industries: photographic theory & practice 2 6

Core TCP111 Visual thinking: language, design & the image 6

Core WDP122 The world around us 2: the constructed image 9

Total: 30Tier 3 Subject Semester A Credit

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Core FDT 213 Image and concept 3: genre and context 12

Core WDP 212 Creative industries: studio practice 1 6

Core WDP 211 Post­production processes 1 6

Core TCP 212 Image cultures 2: the visual document 6

Total: 30Tier 4 Subject Semester B Credit

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Core FDT 224 Image and concept 4: narrative and audience 12

Core WDP 222 Creative industries: studio practice 2 6

Core WDP 221 Post­production processes 2 6

Core TCP 223 The world around us 3: the moving image 6

Total: 30Tier 5 Subject Semester A Credit

Points

Choose 1 of the Electives

Elective EFP 311 Images and connections: commercial photography 1 12

Elective EFP 312 Images and connections: art photography 1 12

Elective EFP 313 Images and connections: photojournalism 1 12

Core WDP 313 Creative industries: workshop series 6

Core TCP 315 Visual thinking 2: research seminar 6

Core WXP 314 Mentor and industry practicum 6

Total: 30 TotalTier 6 Subject Semester B Credit

Points

Choose 1 of the Electives

Elective EFP 321 Images and connections: commercial photography 2 12

Elective EFP 322 Images and connections: art photography 2 12

Elective EFP 323 Images and connections: photojournalism 2 12

Choose 2 of the Electives

Elective EWP 325 The world around us 4: design and the global network 6

Elective EWP 321 Consumer cultures: writing for media 6

Elective EWP 322 Contemporary media: beyond the new 6

Core TCP 326 Creative industries: the business of photography 6

Total: 30 Total

Total for Degree 180 Credit Points

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FOSTERING SCHOLARSHIP INPHOTOGRAPHY & THE VISUAL ARTSThis year PSC together with Ballarat International Foto Biennalepresented an inaugural one day symposium exploring ideassurrounding photographic and literary representations of selfhoodand constructions of identity.

The two keynote speakers on the day were Anne O’Hehir,Assistant Curator of Photography at the National Gallery ofAustralia and Jill Orr, renowned international performance artistbased in Australia.

A range of papers and creative projects were presented fromresearchers, postgraduates and creative practitioners workingacross all aspects of the arts.

MELBOURNE & THE WIDERPHOTOGRAPHIC COMMUNITYCollege, web and gallery exhibitions showcasing the dynamic andexciting vision of PSC students and are held regularly. As a way ofconnecting to the wider photographic and arts communities – seeour regular blog at www.psc.edu.au

This includes graduate profiles, updates, student of the weekprofiles, teacher updates, interviews and much more.

PSC is located in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant art scene. Thereis always something to do or see. Festival goers, sports fans,foodies, lovers of fashion, theatre goers, art lovers (photographers!)will enjoy the wide variety of restaurants, cafes, laneways and greatshops. PSC’s great location provides the opportunity to balancestudy with easy access to this exciting arts and recreation precinct.Some great links:NGV Internationalwww.ngv.vic.gov.auCentre for Contemporary Photography www.ccp.org.auAustralian Centre for the Moving Imagewww.acmi.net.auAustralian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA)www.accaonline.org.auMuseum of Modern Art at Heidewww.heide.com.auMonash Gallery of Artwww.mga.org.auBendigo Gallery of Artwww.bendigoartgallery.com.au MEAA Media Entertainment and Arts Alliancewww.alliance.org.auNAVA National Association of Visual Artswww.visualarts.net.auThe city also offers an exciting music scene, and an alternative artsscene including cabaret, performance art and fringe theatre. Find out more www.studymelbourne.com.au

LANEWAYS, CAFES AND RESTAURANTSEnjoy taking in the sights, eating and relaxing at the many vibrantcafes and rooftop bars scattered all around the inner city. Or just beinspired walking through and exploring the city while makingphotographs.

EVENTSThere are a wide range of events and festivals to whetyour artistic appetite including, a large food and winefestival; sports festivals, Melbourne International ComedyFestival; Melbourne Fringe Festival; MelbourneInternational Film Festival and Melbourne InternationalArts Festival. Find out more: www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

MELBOURNE – A UNESCO CITY OFLITERATUREMelbourne joins Edinburgh as the second City ofLiterature in the network of 12 creative cities. The titlerecognizes this city’s rich literary culture, history andcreative talent. The Wheeler Centre is a cultural centreoffering lectures, discussions and debates around thearts, books and ideas: www.wheelercentre.com

GENERAL ACCOMMODATIONINFORMATION The Communications & Students Officer can assiststudents to find suitable accommodation, here are afew suggestions:

Share Accommodation approx $100 – 300/weekShare Accommodation Advertisements on studentnotice boards or in the newspaper or on the internet willappear for one or more people to share a house or flat,often when a lease has already been taken out.

Rental Accommodation approx $250 – 500/weekAs with share accommodation, units, flats, single bedsitters and even houses, are available through realestate agents. These are normally unfurnished. Onemonth’s rent in advance may be charged plus a securitybond (equal to one month’s rent) prior to signing a leaseagreement. More information: www.realestate.com.auwww.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au

The Student Village $170 – 250/weekThis is a residential campus of Victoria University. It islocated in Maribyrnong, 9km from the centre ofMelbourne and provides accommodation for over 500tertiary students: www.vu.edu.au

OTHER LIVING EXPENSES• Groceries and eating out – $80 to $200 per week • Gas, electricity – $60 to $100 per week • Phone and Internet – $20 to $50 per week • Public transport – $10 to $50 per week • Car (after purchase) – $150 to $250 per week • Entertainment – $50 to $100 per week

TRANSPORT IN MELBOURNEPSC is very accessible by public transport, only 5minutes walk from Flinders Street Station and trams onSwanston Street stopping outside the National Gallery. Public transport timetables and maps can be found at:www.metlinkmelbourne.com.auAll full time domestic students are eligible for tertiarylevel travel concessions.

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The Advanced Diploma of Photography (22176VIC) course catersto adult learners and is fully recognised by the Australian peakindustry body for photography, the Australian Institute ofProfessional Photography (AIPP), government and otherindustry bodies. PSC is an approved VET FEE­HELP provider andthe course is AUSTUDY approved.

PSC is committed to providing quality and accessible educationto each and every student. Please refer for details to the Full TimeAdvanced Diploma of Photography Student Handbook.

ABOUT THE COURSE This course reflects the role of practitioners who possessspecialist creative, technical and theoretical skills andknowledge. Initially there is an exploration of output and craft,while building the techniques and approaches fundamental tophotographic practice. Genre photography, photographictechnique, lighting and studio are explored while students beginto define their own style and practice. The specialisations,commercial, art or photojournalism allow students to refine theirphotography in terms of a final folio.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSSuccessful completion of Year 12, VCE or VCAL or equivalent(non year 12 and mature age)

Course extra requirements are also listed in the courseinformation in CourseSearch on the VTAC websitewww.vtac.edu.au/courses/searchfield.html

HOW TO APPLY Applicants must apply through the Victorian Tertiary AdmissionsCentre (VTAC), AND directly to PSC using the PSC AdvancedDiploma Course Application Form (applicants must do both).

International applicants should contact PSC directly and referto the Advanced Diploma of Photography InternationalStudent Information Guide and they must apply using theInternational Student Application Form. CRICOS Course Code: 076332G

EXTRA REQUIREMENTS All applicants are required to attend an interview and present afolio.

The PSC interview and presentation of folio will give applicantsthe opportunity to demonstrate their aptitude for photographyand showcase their strengths and motivation. The folio shouldcontain a selection of the applicants own work including 8 –10well presented final images. Applicants should come to theinterview prepared to discuss and answer questions about theirfolio and motivation.

RPLPSC offers a recognition of prior learning (RPL)process. Further information is available from theCommunications & Students Officer.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN VET The learning needs of students are discussed atentry interview. There is a range of student supportprovided to students during their course. Thisincludes but is not limited to course advice andsupport, career guidance, learning support via theLearning Support Teacher, technology support,student welfare and referral to professionalcounselling. Students are informed of these servicesat interview, enrolment, orientation, in the studenthandbook and with updates via email through thestudent management system.

COURSE STRUCTUREEnrolments are for one year and comprise 2semesters. The course is three years of full timestudy.

First Year: Level 1 & 2 These units of competency are assessed:• Investigate photographic genres

• Building creativity in photographic practice

• Use a camera creatively

• Work within a digital imaging environment

• Operate a personal computer

• Apply basic design theory to image making

• Work with light on location

• Research historical and contemporary photographic culture

• Apply advanced camera practice

• Process and edit digital images

• Work with lighting and photographic technique

• Establish and maintain a safe & secure workplace

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“I love PSC and will missit greatly! All the

teachers are fantastic…What a fabulous bunchof people who just love

what they do and are sofull of knowledge.

I couldn't have imaginedstudying anywhere else.”

Amber McCaigBachelor of Photography Pathway Program

Second Year: Level 3 & 4These units of competency are assessed:• Applying creativity in photographic practice

• Establish photographer/client relations

• Apply colour theory to photographic practice

• Manage colour in a digital environment

• Use studio cameras and lighting

• Develop personal photographic style

• Apply advanced post – production techniques

• Apply digital imaging & printing processes

• Produce a moving image

• Apply studio lighting techniques

Third Year: Level 5 & 6These units of competency are assessed:• Manage a project & Apply specialised photographic practice

• Work with a coach or/& mentor

• Identify and employ professional studio lighting

• Apply digital imaging for industry

• Apply photographic new media or Write for publication

• Establish a career direction within the photography industry

• Manage and promote a small business

PSC’S BACHELOR OFPHOTOGRAPHY PATHWAYPROGRAMGraduates of the Advanced Diploma of Photography course are able toupgrade their qualification to the PSC Bachelor of Photography via thepathway program. In this program they must successfully complete anadditional 60 credit points of study to qualify for the Bachelor ofPhotography.This pathway program is especially tailored to cover the gaps that existbetween graduates have previously studied in the Advanced Diplomaof Photography course and the PSC Bachelor of Photography degree.Graduates will need to complete the Bachelor of PhotographyPathway Application Form and attend an interview with their currentfolio of work.

Contact DetailsCommunications & Students OfficerPhotography Studies College (Melbourne)65 City Road, Southbank, VIC 3006 AustraliaTel: +61 3 9682 3191 Fax: +61 3 9686 1601info@psc.edu.au www.psc.edu.au

STUDENT & GRADUATE GALLERYPSC is pleased to feature here a range of student and graduate photography.View more student work at www.psc.edu.au or at the College exhibition

Kimberley Munro

Paul BurgessVicki Moritz

Michelle Grima

Amber McCaig

Amanda Koh

Ashley Orr­Campbell

Emma Costabile

Rachel Gedye

Chloe Carbines

Róza Marciniak

Kate Smethurst

Adrian Merrigan

Chris Hogan

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Jason LockettJenee Roberts­Thomson

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Photography Studies College(Melbourne)

65 City Road, SouthbankVic 3006, Australiatel +61 3 9682 3191

fax +61 3 9686 1601info@psc.edu.au www.psc.edu.au

PSC is pleased to feature in this guide photographs by students and graduates and thanks them for their creative contribution

More photography can be viewed at college exhibitions or on the website: www.psc.edu.au

Photography Studies College (Melbourne) is a division of Photography Holdings Pty Ltd CRICOS Provider No: 00257G A.C.N. 005 525 306 A.B.N. 58 860 041 097

©PSC August 2013

All rights reserved. The content of the guide is copyright material and cannot be reproduced without theauthors, photographers or owners written permission.

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LEADING MULTI AWARD WINNING COLLEGE• 2013, 2012, 2011 AIPP Australian Tertiary Institution of the Year

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