CSU's Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Graphic Design / Photography) is an integrated four-year double specialisation program providing professional training in both graphic design and photography. Offered both on campus and via online learning, this course focuses on building creative, theoretical and technical skills with a focus on aesthetic and professional understanding and gives graduates a well-developed aesthetic sense, strong visual problem-solving skills and be technically well equipped to produce innovative and exciting graphic design and photo-based work. Course highlights CSU's Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Graphic Design / Photography) offers you the opportunity to study a double specialisation, gaining advanced skills in graphic design and photography. Explore the potential of graphic design Diversity underpins your graphic design studies, with a cross-section of specific subjects covering all aspects of design, advertising and new media, including web and video applications. Develop comprehensive photographic skills The photography specialisation allows you to learn a wide range of photographic practices, from fine art to commercial. Photo-techniques from analogue to the latest digital imaging will also be covered. Get creative in the latest facilities This course has a strong focus on practical hands-on learning. As an on-campus student you will have access to CSU's state-of-the-art learning facilities, including digital imaging labs, analogue dark rooms, digital photography facilities, lighting studios, a public gallery space and a purpose-built design studio with its own Mac lab and printing equipment. Or if you choose to study online you will have the flexibility to study from your own studio or home. Whether you choose to study full-time, part-time, online or on campus, you can be assured of personal engagement and support from dedicated professional educators. Learn from experienced professionals The course is taught by dedicated educators with extensive experience and close industry ties, and who know what it takes to succeed in their respective fields. Career opportunities The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Graphic Design / Photography) prepares you to work as an independent artist and designer or industry-employed practitioner. Graphic design Merging of disciplines as diverse as design, animation, digital publishing, illustration, multimedia, packaging, web design and advertising has ensured that graduates will have many career opportunities and options including design studios, advertising agencies, digital publishing and interactive design, magazine and print production, and freelance work. Photography Additionally, photographers are employed in areas such as commercial, advertising, corporate and industrial photography, either for professional studios or on a freelance basis; fine art exhibition and installation; media outlets such as magazines and newspapers on either a freelance or an editorial basis; and galleries, museums and government. Run your own show With a double specialisation you will be well equipped to set up your own creative studio or work as a freelance art director.