The Bachelor of Creative Industries offers pathways in Communications and Culture or Visual Arts, which enable students to specialise in and across the creative and communicative arts. Students enrolling in Communications and Culture will complete at least two fields of study chosen from Text and Performance, Writing and Media, Digital and Graphic Media, or Visual Arts. Students enrolling in Visual Arts will specialise in Painting, Drawing and Print Media, and may choose to do a minor in one of the above fields of study.
The degree provides a foundation education that emphasises communication, cultural literacy, creative expression, research skills and problem solving. The degree provides a background for students seeking employment in a range of industries such as cultural and community development, visual arts practice, electronic and print media, entertainment, education, human services, local government, state and federal public services or arts management.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Communications and Culture
Standard admission requirements to undergraduate courses.
Visual Arts
In addition to meeting the standard admission requirements to undergraduate courses, students will be selected on the basis of an interview and presentation of a folio of recent art work.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Creative Industries is a three year program of full-time or equivalent part-time study. The degree will offer two distinct pathways: Communications and Culture or Visual Arts.
Communications and Culture
The Bachelor of Creative Industries (Communications and Culture) consists of twenty four units, comprising five core Creative Industries units, one core Communications and Culture unit, six units each of two selected fields of study plus six additional units which may include a minor or electives. Students may have no more than ten first year units in their award. At least four units must be at third year level.
Selected Fields/Minor Areas of Study
Students should select at least two fields of study from:
Text and Performance
Writing and Media
Digital and Graphic Media
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
The Bachelor of Creative Industries (Visual Arts) consists of twenty four units, comprising five core Creative Industries units, one Professional Practice unit, two Foundation units, ten Studio units plus six additional units which may include a minor or electives. Students may have no more than ten first year units in their award. At least four units must be at third year level.
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