Bachelor of New Media Arts
Information valid for students commencing in 2013.
Course Code |
15910 |
Version |
9 |
Faculty |
Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites |
English |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements |
Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the 番茄社区 Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
NM1000:03 Introduction to New Media
NM1001:03 Digital Toolbox
NM1101:03 Arts in Perspective
Level 2
NM2000:03 Art, Artist, Environment
NM2001:03 Creative Industries
Level 3
NM3000:03 Connecting the Creative Arts
NM3001:03 The Reflective Practitioner
NM3102:03 Professional Practice
Options
Select a minor from the table below
Select a second minor from the table below
Select a major from the table below
Select 6 credit points of any level 1 or 2 undergrad subjects
Select 6 credit points of any level 2 or 3 undergrad subjects
Minors
Type of minor |
Mandatory |
Credit points in minor |
12 credit points |
Special requirements |
MINOR |
AVAILABLE AT |
NOTES |
Contemporary Theatre |
Townsville (Suspended 01/01/2013 – 31/12/2015) |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
Majors
Type of major |
Mandatory |
Credit points in major |
Single only |
Special requirements |
12 credit points |
MAJOR |
AVAILABLE AT |
NOTES |
Contemporary Theatre |
Townsville (Suspended 01/01/2013 – 31/12/2015) |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILA B LE AT |
NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
8 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
A candidate who has failed a single subject towards the award in their final teaching period and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed |
48 credit points |
Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course. |
Other restrictions |
A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Majors shall appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award |
Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 24 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Diploma of Creative Arts. |
Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability |
Additional honours year available |
Eligibility |
Completion of a pass degree in the Creative Arts with a GPA of 5.0 or higher: or Other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts as equivalent to the above. Submit proposal to Honours coordinator by November 30 of the year preceding the study. |