Show and tell tomorrow’s stories. 

Prepare for the future of image creation and visual storytelling with our photomedia and photography courses. Get set to turn your concepts into arresting images, campaigns, publications and digital products. Prepare for a career that can take you anywhere in the world.

Through photography lessons and workshops on experimental image processing, you’ll gain a rich, foundational knowledge of how lighting, art direction, commercial studio practice and cutting-edge technological processes produce truly memorable images.

Learn the craft that will set you apart. Find and frame moments and turn them into powerful images. Plus, gain the critical thinking and business skills that will help set you up for success.

Find your place, and your fellow visionaries, working in advertising and art direction, immersive environments, museum and exhibition design, installation, communication design and even set design.

Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more. 

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  • Indigenous artwork by Mandi Barton, featuring emus, bright colours and flowing lines along a wall.
    • University
    • Education

    Enhancing study spaces with inspiring Indigenous artwork

    The AGSE building at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus has received a creative upgrade with two inspiring Indigenous artworks. Artist and designer Mandi Barton has created two beautiful artworks that encourage reflection and connection to Country. 

    Monday 17 February 2025
  • Headshot of design alum Maddy Merzvinskis
    • Design

    Swinburne takes design alum from the classroom to Cannes

    Communication design alum Maddy Merzvinskis' career was kickstarted by a 12-month placement during her degree and she has now been recognised on the national and global stage for her design. 

    Wednesday 05 February 2025