Overview

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen) requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

Student guidance

Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Option Topics - Second Level
Option Topics - Third Level

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

The aim of the course specialisation is to prepare students for a professional life by:

  • Equipping students with skills in screen production, including the operation of software and hardware and the various skills employed by production teams
  • Emphasising to students the collaborative nature of teamwork required by the industry
  • Enabling students to plan, develop and complete a screen product, including production and post-production stages
  • Developing in students an understanding of screen media through an understanding of its historical developments, its social and cultural applications, and the function of the formal and aesthetic properties of its various forms
  • Developing in students an understanding of the creative process within the activities described above
  • Producing graduates capable of the application of logical thought, analysis, and research skills in ways that will enhance both the creative and practical processes required by screen production

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Conceptual, practical and technical skills to produce creative work to a high standard in your chosen program
2.
Teamwork and interpersonal skills to become effective members of creative production and planning teams
3.
High-level knowledge of the processes involved in the production of creative work
4.
Sound knowledge of theories, factual content and research methods relevant to your program of study including an awareness of practices related to your chosen program
5.
Knowledge of aspects of the arts industries relevant to your chosen program
6.
Initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and scholarship, and ability to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse creative contexts
7.
Skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and communicate a clear exposition of knowledge and ideas
8.
Critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
9.
Application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability and in collaboration with others
10.
The ability to give and receive constructive feedback

Student progression rules

The award of a grade of Fail (F) on more than one occasion in the same topic, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Associations

Course/Course specialisation association
Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association