INFORMATION FOR CAREER ADVISORS

Our Course Advisor team are here to help. Just contact them at study@psc.edu.au or (03) 9682 3191 for more information on courses, secondary student workshops, campus tours or to arrange a presentation and attendance at your school events.

PSC Transition to Tertiary Study - Support and Wellness Program

This year we have returned to onsite learning. There is, however, still the option for students to elect to undertake some of their subjects via real-time zoom if that helps facilitate their return to full on-campus learning. We have found so far that of our 50 current first year students, only approx 2.5% elected to not return to on-campus classes and took the zoom option. This year we have placed a priority on our support programs to assist all cohorts, particularly the new first year’s in their transition to tertiary study. Our program includes:

• The PSC Pals, our peer mentoring program, allows our 2^nd and 3^rd year students to assist our new 1^st year students. They share their insights and encouragement, and provide a friendly face around campus as well as arrange social events, catch ups, lunches and informal get togethers.
• We provide targeted support that includes study support, time management, literacy, study skills, organisational and learning support. There is an emphasis particularly strong this year on the transition to a tertiary environment and return to face-to-face learning, identifying where gaps might exist and increased student support and nurturing.
• We have in place a very experienced First Year Coordinator Sarina Lirosi who has an ‘open-door drop-in’ approach with new students as they settle in and liaises closely with the PSC Pals.
• Extensive wellness and student support program run by our Wellness & Support Coordinator.
• Also, we are assisting our 2^nd and 3^rd year current students return to onsite learning, through our supported learning programs and continued focus on the creative process as a tool for exploring and expressing what students have experienced over the last 2 years.

Early Conditional Offer Period for 2023 entry

At PSC we strongly believe that every student who loves creative pursuits should be given the opportunity to find their path to tertiary study, so we have made the decision to continue to implement our Early Conditional Offers for the 2023 intake. These ‘early offers’ ensure that admission to our degree is clear, supportive and provides a much-needed sense of certainty.

At PSC - Interview based, not ATAR

At PSC we do not use ATAR as any part of the admission criteria and base admission on an interview with examples of the student’s creative work and completion of Year 12. We also accept unscored VCE applications. Our informal and friendly interview and discussion allow us to provide a guarantee to students that they will be considered in a holistic and thoughtful way based on the whole person, allowing a focus on their personal and creative development.

To be eligible for a 2023 entry early conditional offer students apply through VTAC. They need to start a VTAC account and preference the Bachelor of Photography Course in their preferences. PSC will then contact the student to arrange their interview. On successful completion, students will receive a Bachelor of Photography ‘Early Conditional Offer’ and a sense of certainty for the way ahead. (Formal offers require successful completion of Year 12 VCE or equivalent and will be made through VTAC & PSC in December 2022 as per the VTAC offer dates.)

2022 PSC Open Day

We will be having an Open Day on Sunday 29 May 10am-3pm, where your students can explore our facilities, meet our teachers, graduates and students, discover our courses, find out about careers and learn about our application and interview process. Register Here.

2022 PSC SCHOOL WORKSHOPS FOR SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS

Do your students love creating and working with images? Are they studying in the creative areas – art, studio arts, media, visual communication and interested in taking their visual development further? Then our interactive workshops are a great way to do that! We offer these workshops either ‘in school’ so we come to your school, or ‘in house’ at PSC’s purpose, designed, and specialised campus in South Melbourne. Book your workshop now - contact Sally at study@psc.edu.au or call (03) 9682 3191.

Winter School Holidays Year 11 and Year 12 Photography Workshops

Special free event for your students - they can register now:

Due to the popularity of our April school holidays Year 11 & 12 photography workshop, we are delighted to offer your students another series of photography workshops in the Winter June School holidays.

We got feedback from students about what they’d in this new series and the camera and studio came out on top! It’s easy don’t miss this opportunity, you can register here.

When:  Tuesday 28 June 11am-2 pm The ‘how to’ camera workshop – students will learn tips about using and being creative with their Digital SLR or Mirrorless camera from a professional.

Or

Wednesday 29 June 11am-2pm The ‘light & shade’ studio still life workshop – students will learn how to create beautiful still life, product and object photographs in our 350 square metre purpose-built professional studio.

Where: at our dedicated purpose designed South Melbourne campus. 

PSC COURSES

New Courses: Undergraduate Certificate of Photography and Undergraduate Certificate of Digital Imaging

The Undergraduate Certificates are exciting newly accredited fully FEE-HELP enabled shorter higher education courses. Each course allows students to take shorter blocks of deep and rich learning while undertaking an introductory tertiary level experience and photographic qualification. Both courses provide students with a skills pathway to the Bachelor of Photography degree. Each course is undertaken in 4 subjects, and each provides for 30 credit points of the 180-credit point Bachelor of Photography qualification.

Bachelor of Photography and Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging

Just a reminder that the degree Bachelor of Photography course is fully FEE-HELP enabled, and the Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging is Victorian Skills First Funded. Find out more about our full-time courses. 

PSC COURSE GUIDES

Get the latest copy of our Bachelor of Photography, Undergraduate Certificate of Photography and Undergraduate Certificate of Digital Imaging, or Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging course guides. You can also download our Career as a Photographer booklet, showcasing our graduates and their photography jobs.

Alternatively, email study@psc.edu.au for a hard copy.

COLLEGE CAMPUS TOURS

Book your in-person tour. We welcome you and your students. Book here