Bachelor of Creative Media
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Bachelor of Creative Media
Course code | 114510 |
Course type | |
Division | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English (4,SA) |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
| Additional Information | Only the Creativity and Innovation Major and the first year of the course is available externally in 2016. The first and second years of the course will be made available externally in 2017 and the whole course will be available fully external in 2018. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 A minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at level 2 A minimum of 18 credit points must be taken at level 3 |
Course learning outcomes | In the context of a 番茄社区 graduate on successful completion of the Bachelor of Creative Media graduates will be able to: - Appraise the global traditions, practices and theories informing creative arts practice - Evaluate theoretical and conceptual insights into media arts practice; - Compare direct experiences of the nature of the global creative industries sector including insights into career management strategies for artists - Develop an appreciation and understanding of indigenous perspectives - Demonstrate a high level of digital technology based expertise in at least one discipline area of creative practice - Apply specialist professional knowledge of at least two discipline areas of creative practice - Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of urban and natural tropical environments - Illustrate an awareness of intellectual curiosity, ethical behaviour and sustainable practice in the arts - Practice collaborative enterprise within creative communities emerging within the knowledge economy - Demonstrate advanced oral, written and networked communication skills suitable for the contemporary information and communication technologies sector - Employ strong problem solving, research, critical thinking and analytical skills required for contemporary arts practice. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
NM1010:03 Creative Work 1
NM1013:03 Professional Practice 1
Level 2
NM2010:03 Creative Work 2
NM2013:03 Professional Practice 2
NM2020:03 Creative Media
Level 3
NM3010:03 Creative Work 3
NM3011:03 Creative Culture
NM3012:03 Creative Collaboration
NM3013:03 Professional Portfolio
OPTIONS
Select a Creative Media Major from Table A
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of any Level 2 undergraduate subjects
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of any Level 3 undergraduate subjects
Table A (CREATIVE MEDIA MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, Single |
Credit points in major | 27 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
External only | ||
Cairns External | ||
Cairns Townsville External | ||
Townsville External | ||
Cairns Townsville External |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Not all majors are available in Cairns Only the first year of the course is available internally in Cairns in 2016. The first and second years of the course will be made available internally in Cairns in 2017 and the whole course will be available internally in Cairns in 2018. |
Townsville | Not all majors are available in Townsville |
External | Only the Creativity and Innovation Major and the first year of the course is available externally in 2016. The first and second years of the course will be made available externally in 2017 and the whole course will be available fully external in 2018. |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full time or equivalent part time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression | Must successfully complete 36 credit points of level 1 and level 2 subjects before attempting any level 3 subject |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | This course includes work integrated learning in the second year. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students. |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed Pass | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | A student who has failed the final 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 | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and 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 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF CREATIVE MEDIA |
Approved abbreviation | BCrMedia |
This is a joint degree | No |
Inclusion of majors on | Any major may appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have successfully completed 24 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Higher Education. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special Awards | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as an additional 24 credit points of study [end-on] |
Eligibility | By invitation of the Dean of College. Candidates must have obtained a minimum average grade of a Credit (GPA 5) for level 2 and 3 subjects. |