Bachelor of Arts (Photography) / Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia) at Charles Sturt University ::

Bachelor of Arts (Photography) / Bachelor of Arts
(Multimedia Arts) BA(Phtg) BA(MultimediaArts)

Including:
Associate Degree in Multimedia Arts [exit point only] AssocDegMultimediaArts

CSU’s Bachelor of Arts (Photography) / Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia Arts) is an integrated four-year double degree program providing professional training in both Photography and Multimedia.

Honours is available in Photography and Multimedia

About the course

Photography subjects include digital and analogue photography, digital imaging, lighting, imaging theories and techniques, and photography workshops and projects.

This integrated four year double degree program means that you will gain a range of additional skills in contemporary digital technologies, and explore the creative possibilities of digital mediums such as web authoring and design, digital video, sound and photomedia

Students also undertake a sequence of contextual subjects in history and theory.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 240 points (28 subjects) in order to meet the requirements of each of the constituent degrees. Upon completion of the program, students graduate with two awards, the Bachelor of Arts (Photography) and the Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia).

Articulation

The Associate Degree in Multimedia Arts is an exit point only course within the double degree program.

Honours programs

Students wishing to undertake an add-on Honours program in either discipline area would apply for admission to the relevant Honours program in the normal way. Students wishing to undertake Honours in both disciplines would complete the first Honours program and then, upon admission to the second Honours program, be awarded credit in the second program for common coursework subjects completed in the first Honours program.

Bachelor of Arts (Photography)(Honours)

Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia)(Honours)

Course structure

Session 1
MPI104 Introduction to Multimedia
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
VIS101 Visual Communication
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1

Session 2
MPI110 Multimedia Authoring and Concepts
PHT114 Digital Imaging
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
PHT115 Black and White Analogue Photography

Session 3
MPI220 Authoring and Designing Multimedia
VFX101 Introduction to Animation
VIS102 History of Photography
PHT221 Digital Photography Studio

Session 4
MPI204 Web Authoring Design and Management
VFX105 Introduction to 3D Graphics
VIS202 Contemporary Photography
PHT222 Photomedia Studio

Session 5
MPI303 Multimedia Production Project
MPI304 Multimedia Studio and Project Management
PHT220 Photo Imaging
COM123 Screen Studies

Session 6
MPI305 Multimedia Authoring Project
PHT203 Imaging Theories and Techniques
COM326 Industrial and Legal Issues in the Arts

Students may elect to exit with the Associate Degree in Photography having successfully completed eight core Photography subjects, four contextual subjects and four studio electives.

Session 7
PHT321 Photography Practice and Research (16 points)
ART315 Perspectives in Photography

Session 8
MPI306 Multimedia Seminar and Research Project
VPA319 Studio Research and Seminar (24 points)

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

previous studies
and
other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
or
have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
a TOEFL Internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
a C pass in English at the GCE ‘A’ level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
a C pass in ‘Use of English’ in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in ‘Use of English’;
completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

voluntary or paid work experience;
performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

Study through	Wagga Wagga
Study mode and normal course duration	On campus 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time
Course code	Full-time: 210924 Part-time: KAVM
Fees	Commonwealth supported place
Session available	February (Semester basis)
Apply through	UAC - full-time on campus study CSU Admissions Office - part-time study
UAI cut-offs	UAI + criteria