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Filmmaking & Photography is studied as a major in the Bachelor of Design Arts. For more information on the degree structure, fees and entry requirements, see our Bachelor of Design Arts.
The Filmmaking & Photography major assists you to develop, edit and refine ideas and visual storytelling skills, across a variety of creative mediums. Commencing with still image, you will learn the practical components of digital photography in studio and location environments.
Expand your creativity by migrating to moving image and filmmaking, working with other creatives to produce live action narrative-based videos and gaining insight into digital visual effects and animation.
Major Details
LAB 1
The fundamentals of film and photography are introduced. Students learn to artistically approach a camera and the technical skills involved with understanding light, colour, composition and line.
LAB 2
Students adapt the fundamental ideas in photography to an industry idea around devising a campaign for a non-for-profit. Industry campaigns are discussed and ideas, processes and implementation.
LAB 3
Students think about long-form narrative in documentary form and how to sustain an idea. This incorporates research, interview techniques, how to capture supplementary footage (b-roll) and how to put a story together in filming form.
LAB 4
Students explore and discuss relationships with industry partners and how they can apply their own aesthetics to different projects and for different clients.
LAB 5
Students are mentored and supported to develop and present an idea, this could include film, photography, galleries or clients. Students' will have the opportunity to showcase their expertise and outcomes in the graduate showcase.
Dean Golja
Image: Aimee Hyde
Dean is a Melbourne based photographer and video artist whose work is displayed in many public exhibitions in Melbourne and Europe.
Holding a Master of Electronic Arts, Dean has taught several organisations and currently teaches classes in Media Arts and Theory.
His work has featured in a host of Australia’s most prestigious photography awards including the Bowness & Josephine Ulrike. Outside of LCI, Dean works on self-initiated projects and continues to develop his passion for all forms of photography.
Julie Wajs
Julie Wajs has worked as a photographer and producer in the commercial photography industry in Melbourne for over 20 years.
Julie currently combines her commercial work with teaching, as well as pursuing her personal projects. She completed her masters at Monash University, has participated in group exhibitions and has been published internationally.
Julie enjoys the freedom of expression that comes with combining a variety of styles and genres. She believes that photography is a tool that allows us to express our ideas and share our experiences, which she is constantly driven to do.
Students are also encouraged and given the opportunity to participate in a range of external filmmaking & photography events, either exhibiting their work, supporting other designers or attending VIP events.
Our students have been involved in some of the following filmmaking & photography projects and events:
- Melbourne Design Week
- Freedom X LCI Design Competition
- Graduate of the Year Awards
- Ballarat International Foto Biennale
Industry Speakers
LCI Melbourne has an expansive network of industry relationships that benefit students by providing industry projects and case studies, professional guest lectures, internships, and exhibitions. We have a diverse community where all are welcome.
- Commercial Photographer
- Content Creator
- Film Director
- Cinematographer
- Film/TV Producer
- Videographer
- Film Crew Member
- Photography Assistant
- Editor
- VFX Artist
- Animator
- 3D Modeller
- Fashion Photographer
- Event Photographer
- Product Photographer
- Freelance Photographer
For more information on careers in design, please visit our industry partner, the Design Institute of Australia’s website.
Madi Whyte
Madi Whyte graduated from LCI Melbourne with a Double Degree (Bachelor of Design Arts) in Filmmaking and Photography and Visual Art. Madi’s photographic collection, TOPIA, was selected to be exhibited at the Platform Arts Gallery in Geelong.
Madi has created her own website which encompasses her work and planning to develop TOPIA as a series. You can see more of Madi’s works here.
