Overview

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design) VET Entry course will receive 54 units of block credit on the basis of having completed an Advanced Diploma.

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
54 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 218 Units

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 an understanding of conceptual design principles and the use of computer aided design technology in the development of costume designs
  • Equipping students with practical skills and understanding of the processes of costume design and construction
  • Equipping students with high-level skills to communicate and negotiate with theatre directors, technical production staff, clients, performers and other industry professionals, and to undertake collaborative teamwork throughout the design and production process
  • Developing in students an understanding of the costume and creative industries through historical developments, social and cultural applications, and the function of formal and aesthetic properties in various forms
  • Providing students with the capacity to analyse concepts of creativity and visual thinking, and with experience in the creative process
  • 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 in costume design
  • Producing graduates who will be able to think flexibly, collaborate with others on group projects and identify and address design and production problems

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate conceptual, practical and technical skills to produce creative work to a high standard in your chosen program
2.
Demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal skills to become effective members of creative production and planning teams
3.
Demonstrate high-level knowledge of the processes involved in the production of creative work
4.
Demonstrate 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.
Demonstrate knowledge of aspects of the arts industries relevant to your chosen program
6.
Demonstrate 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
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Demonstrate skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and communicate a clear exposition of knowledge and ideas
8.
Demonstrate critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
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Demonstrate application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability and in collaboration with others
10.
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

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Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association