Digital Imaging
Images by first year New Media Arts students majoring in Digital Imaging: Ann Vardanega, Jared Wild, Marc Gregory, Melora Corden and Hedley Swann.
Overview
Digital Imaging is one of the five majors available in the Bachelor of New Media Arts. The Digital Imaging major concentrates on the development of creative understandings and the needs of the photographic artist as well as the aspiring professional practitioner in photo media.
More specifically students are instructed in the principles and practice of digital photographic capture both on location and in the studio, as well as digital image processing and output. Students also develop advanced skills in image manipulation, colour management, digital workflows and the fine art digital print. This takes place within the context of the study of historic and contemporary art movements with a particular emphasis on the continuing role and relevance of light based image making.
The development of the creative direction and problem solving ability of every student is paramount. Photographic skills are underpinned with research skills, generic academic skills, technology skills and a capacity for independent learning is fostered throughout, equipping students to embrace post-graduate study if they wish to continue beyond their undergraduate degree.
Students who graduate with a major in digital imaging will be well rounded practitioners with allied and complimentary skills and knowledge in an additional area of Minor study (this could be media design, digital sound, digital visual arts or performance). Students will also be able to enrol in electives from outside the School of Creative Arts. In the final year of the degree a professional studies component will enhance and finely tune each student's job readiness with an emphasis on collaborative learning and professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Some illustrative examples of the vocational areas where graduates may reasonably aspire to work include relevant positions within:
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independent arts studio work
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digital art making
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news photography
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immersive imaging
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commercial photography
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photojournalism
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image manipulation
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wedding / portrait and other applied area of photography
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educational technology
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film making and animation production
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commercials for film and television
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magazine-content and production values
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exhibitions
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festival and shows
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advertising-digital media, electronic publishing
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artistic competitions
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tourist promotion
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sales and marketing activity
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presentations
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staff training and development activity
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corporate reporting and image making
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text based media
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educational technology
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on line information management and dissemination
Facilities
The Creative Arts are taught and experienced in cutting edge learning spaces. The new building on the Douglas campus features the following:
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Three computer labs which operate independently and also as a “mega lab” with projection and surround sound audio-visual environments;
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A digital output centre;
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Print finishing room;
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Four photographic studios that operate as individual studios and also as “mega studio” which offers vehicle access, purpose-built cyclorama and pantographic lighting system;
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Professional gallery and digitally enhanced foyer area; and
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Indoor/Outdoor performance areas for exhibitions and multi-arts events.
Equipment
There are also specialist facilities and equipment made available to students taking a digital imaging major or minor. These include:
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High-end digital SLR cameras (Fuji S2, Canon 30D) specialist application SLR cameras and lenses (Nikon D2H with VR lenses) are available for student use and borrowing;
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Four professionally equipped photographic studios that can operate as individual studios and also as a combined “mega studio” offer vehicle access, purpose-built cyclorama and pantographic lighting system;
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A 25 megapixel CaptureOne medium format digital back that affixes to both Hasselblads, and large format view cameras, places students at the forefront of professional digital image capture.