Founded in 1887, the RMIT photography program is the oldest and most established photography program in the world. Combined with the most current facilities and advanced course content, this is your opportunity to become a world-class photographer. Using state-of-the-art facilities and learning from industry experts, you will understand the importance of creative thinking and the fundamentals of photographic image making. You’ll learn contemporary skills from some of Australia’s finest commercial photographers and respected academics. Starting in first year, you’ll gain connections to the industry through projects and internships, laying the foundations for a network of support throughout your studies and after graduation. This program has a strong digital focus, utilising a studio set-up, the latest digital-only equipment and the only car photographic studio in an Australian educational environment. The multitude and calibre of skills learnt in the program make RMIT graduates highly employable, with many of our high-profile alumni being sought after in the local and global industry due to their internationally recognised abilities.

Your range of career options is broad and you’ll be encouraged to consider them all during your final year. The world of photography is constantly evolving and advancing, which is why RMIT utilises the latest equipment and most contemporary course content. Strong networking with alumni and industry during your study will ensure you establish close ties with industry insiders, increasing your employment opportunities upon graduation. Recent graduates are working in a number of industries including: advertising fashion editorial photography libraries museums galleries education units film and TV video production research medical research manufacturing industries secondary school teaching, TAFE teaching and university lecturing. Graduates can expect to work as: commercial photographers fine art photographers freelancers self-directed photographers curators artists digital production consultants colour management specialists workflow consultants professional photographers imaging specialists.