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This course provides an excellent framework in which to study a range of disciplines, enabling students to harness and refine their creative passions in the arts. Students will cultivate a skill set which encompasses creative arts, strong research capabilities and diverse writing abilities. The opportunity of work placements in the thriving regional creative industries is also available, which will assist with the smooth transition from study to the work place.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students may undertake an internship within the arts industry or a related field in their area of study. These may include internship in art galleries, with publishers, newspapers, libraries, designers and community arts projects.
Academic standard for the following admission pathways:
Students are required to complete a Core unit set and 2 Foundation units. This will be supported by the selection of a Major and a supplementary program. The supplementary program will comprise of: 8 Elective units; or two 4-unit Minors; or a 4-unit Minor plus 4 Elective units; or a second 8-unit Major from the Bachelor of Arts, or from elsewhere within or outside the school. Note: No more than 10 units studied should be at a first-year level.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CCI1103 | Region and Culture | 15 |
| RPS1100 | Communication for the Professions | 15 |
| Core Unit | x 2 Foundation Unit | 30 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 4 | 60 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CCC2101 | Pre-Modernism | 15 |
| CCC2106 * | Modernism | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 4 | 60 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| RPS3110 | Applied Research Methods | 15 |
| RPS3111 | Research Project | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 4 | 60 |
| Unit from Supplementary Program | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select the 2 units specific to the chosen Major: | ||
| CCC1101 ^ | Texts and Meanings | 15 |
| CCC1106 ^ | Popular Media | 15 |
| CCI1102 ^ | Visual and Graphic Fundamentals | 15 |
| SWK1102 ^ | Philosophy, Knowledge and Ethics | 15 |
| VIS1303 ^ | Introduction to Drawing | 15 |
| VIS1305 ^ | Materials and Methods: Approaches to Studio | 15 |
| WRT1103 ^ | Creativity and Writing | 15 |
Note: Students undertaking two Majors should consult the Course Coordinator at the commencement of their course to arrange a study plan. Students wishing to undertake online study should contact the Course Coordinator to arrange a study plan.
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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