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Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations)

The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations) is a comprehensive program that offers students the opportunity to explore their creative potential in a variety of disciplines. The program includes the following awards:

• Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design
• Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design
• Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Animation and Visual Effects)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Art History)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Environmental Art)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Fine Art)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Graphic Design)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Graphic Design/Photography)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Photography)
• Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Sound Design)

Course Study Modes and Locations

The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations) is offered in various study modes and locations, including:

• On Campus - Wagga Wagga
• Distance Education - Wagga Wagga
• On Campus - Port Macquarie

Normal Course Duration

The normal course duration for the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations) is:

• Full-time: 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
• Part-time: 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations) are:

• There are no specific admission requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design; however, some specialisations may have additional requirements.
• A folio of evidence of creative works and/or an interview/meeting may be requested in certain circumstances.

Credit

The credit requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations) are:

• Students who have successfully completed a TAFE Diploma of Visual Arts will be given 64 points of transfer credit.
• Students who have successfully completed a TAFE Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts will be given 96 points of transfer credit.

Articulation

The Bachelor and Associate Degree make up an articulated set of courses, and credit is given in each higher-level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations) are:

• To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
• To graduate with an Associate Degree, students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.

Course Structure

The course structure for the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations) includes:

• Core subjects: 72 points
• Specialisation: 64 points
• Capstone subject: 24 points
• Minor subjects: 32 points

Enrolment Pattern

The enrolment pattern for the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations) varies depending on the specialisation. The following enrolment patterns are available:

Animation Specialisation

• Year 1 - Session 1: VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1, VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging, CCI100 Introduction to Media Production, VIS101 Visual Communication
• Year 1 - Session 2: VFX101 Introduction to Animation, VFX105 3D Modelling and Rendering, COM111 Professional Writing, Minor
• Year 2 - Session 1: VFX205 Digital Compositing, VFX106 3D Animation, IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities, Minor
• Year 2 - Session 2: VFX220 Interactive animation, VFX206 Special Effects, ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries, Minor
• Year 3 - Session 1: VFX301 Production Project (16 points), ART304 Aspects of Design, Minor
• Year 3 - Session 2: CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points), ART222 Art, Technology and Culture

Art History Specialisation

• Year 1 - Session 1: VPA101 Fundamentals of Design, VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging, CCI100 Introduction to Media Production, VIS101 Visual Communication
• Year 1 - Session 2: ART114 Modern Art 1920 - 1970, ART215 Australian Art from 1939, COM111 Professional Writing, Elective
• Year 2 - Session 1: ART113 European Art 1850 - 1920, ART315 Perspectives in Photography or ART317 Art and Books or ART210 Australian Art to 1939, IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities, Elective
• Year 2 - Session 2: ART310 Issues in Contemporary Art, VIS102 History of Photography or ART223 Australian Aboriginal Art or ART316 Italian Renaissance Art, ETH205 Ethics and Law for the Creative Industries, Elective
• Year 3 - Session 1: VPA315 Portfolio (16 points), ART304 Aspects of Design, Elective
• Year 3 - Session 2: CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points), ART222 Art, Technology and Culture

Environmental Art Specialisation

• Year 1 - Session 1: VPA101 Fundamentals of Design, VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging, CCI100 Introduction to Media Production, VIS101 Visual Communication
• Year 1 - Session 2: GRP225 Experimental Design, ART223 Australian Aboriginal Art, COM111 Professional Writing, Elective
• Year 2 - Session 1: VPA211 Materials and Image Development, PHT220 Photo Imaging, IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities, Elective
• Year 2 - Session 2: VPA212 Materials and Image Research, PHT203 Imaging Theories and Techniques, ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries, Elective
• Year 3 - Session 1: VPA315 Portfolio (16 points), ART304 Aspects of Design, Elective
• Year 3 - Session 2: CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points), ART222 Art, Technology and Culture

Fine Arts Specialisation (Integrated Program)

• Year 1 - Session 1: TAFE Diploma of Visual Art commences, No CSU subjects
• Year 1 - Session 2: TAFE Diploma of Visual Art concludes, ART215 Australian Art from 1939, COM111 Professional writing
• Year 2 - Session 1: TAFE Advanced Diploma of Visual Art commences, CCI100 Introduction to Media Production, VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
• Year 2 - Session 2: TAFE Advanced Diploma of Visual Art concludes, ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries, Minor
• Year 3 - Session 1: ART113 European Art, IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities, Minor
• Year 3 - Session 2: ART222 Art, Technology and Culture, Minor, Minor

Graphic Design Specialisation

• Year 1 - Session 1: VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1, VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging, CCI100 Introduction to Media Production, VIS101 Visual Communication
• Year 1 - Session 2: GRP117 Graphic Design Theory, Context and Practice, VPA105 Typography and Publishing, COM111 Professional Writing, Minor
• Year 2 - Session 1: GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design, GRP224 Identity and Branding, IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities, Minor
• Year 2 - Session 2: GRP225 Experimental Design, GRP209 Design for Communication, ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries, Minor
• Year 3 - Session 1: GRP322 Professional Graphic Design Practice (16 points), ART304 Aspects of Design, Minor
• Year 3 - Session 2: CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points), ART222 Art, Technology and Culture

Photography Specialisation

• Year 1 - Session 1: VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1, VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging, CCI100 Introduction to Media Production, VIS101 Visual Communication
• Year 1 - Session 2: PHT115 Black and White Analogue Photography, PHT116 Introduction to Digital Photography, COM111 Professional Writing, Minor
• Year 2 - Session 1: PHT220 Photo Imaging, PHT221 Digital Photography Studio, IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities, Minor
• Year 2 - Session 2: PHT222 Photomedia Studio, PHT203 Imaging Theories and Techniques, ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries, Minor
• Year 3 - Session 1: PHT321 Photography Practice and Research (16 points), ART304 Aspects of Design, Minor
• Year 3 - Session 2: CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points), ART222 Art, Technology and Culture

Sound Design Specialisation

• Year 1 - Session 1: VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1, VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging, CCI100 Introduction to Media Production, VIS101 Visual Communication
• Year 1 - Session 2: VPA106 Introduction to Sound Production, VPA111 Live Studio Collaboration or VFX105 3D Modelling and Rendering or COM112 Digital Media or GRP225 Experimental Design, COM111 Professional Writing, Elective
• Year 2 - Session 1: VPA216 Interactive Sound and Space, TVP203 Television Post Production, IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities, Elective
• Year 2 - Session 2: VPA213 Music Technology, VPA215 Broadcast Sound, ETH205 Ethics and Law in the Creative Industry, Elective
• Year 3 - Session 1: VPA315 Design Portfolio (16 points), COM220 Script Analysis and Interpretation, Elective
• Year 3 - Session 2: CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points), ART222 Art, Technology and Culture

Photography / Graphic Design

• Year 1 - Session 1: VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1, VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging, CCI100 Introduction to Media Production, VIS101 Visual Communication
• Year 1 - Session 2: PHT115 Black and White Analogue Photography, PHT116 Introduction to Digital Imaging, GRP117 Graphic Design, Theory, Context and Practice, VPA105 Typography and Publishing
• Year 2 - Session 1: PHT220 Photo Imaging, PHT221 Digital Photography Studio, GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design, IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
• Year 2 - Session 2: PHT203 Imaging Theories and Techniques, PHT222 Photomedia Studio, GRP209 Design for Communication, ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries
• Year 3 - Session 1: PHT321 Photography Practice and Research (16 points), GRP224 Identity and Branding, COM111 Professional Writing
• Year 3 - Session 2: CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points), GRP225 Experimental Design