Bachelor of Arts (Television Production)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Arts (Television Production) prepares students for entry to broadcast television and related industries.

CSU is launching new age Communication and Creative Industries programs from 2014. CSU has always been at the forefront of innovative and cutting edge delivery of communication and creative practices in Australia. The new programs recognise the changing industries and prepare students for the 21st Century and beyond. Current students will have the flexibility to graduate with their existing degrees or transfer to the new programs. More information about the new programs will be available online soon, or you can register an expression of interest.

About the course

The Bachelor of Arts (Television Production) provides students with the appropriate vocational, practical and theoretical studies to allow them to pursue careers within the television industry. A strong emphasis on storytelling is present throughout the course, which addresses all facets of production and operations. This course aims to graduate a confident practitioner, well versed in contemporary television production skills, and informed by a strongly developed aesthetic and cultural awareness.

The course is one of the few in Australia with a focus specifically on television production. You will gain intensive hands-on experience with a range of industry standard equipment, making you job-ready upon graduation. The course prides itself on strong industry links, which offer opportunities for internships, scholarships and industry work placements.

Supplementary consultations

One of the unique things about CSU's Bachelor of Arts (Television Production) is that we have small class sizes, which allow intensive learning and interaction with your lecturers and fellow students, as well as the opportunity to work on practical projects and use our industry-standard facilities, not just watch the work being done. This makes our course very competitive. To give you the best opportunity to gain entry into the Bachelor of Arts (Television Production), CSU offers you the opportunity to undertake a supplementary consultation as part of your application process. This gives you the chance to meet with the course lecturers and demonstrate your interest, enthusiasm and talent for this career area, as well as finding out more about the course, our excellent facilities and exception practical opportunities.

Practical experience

The emphasis of the course is on learning through practical experience and training. From their first day, students are 'hands on' with facilities, and this continues throughout the three years. Students continually produce television material for assessment, regular screening events and online broadcast. Assessments are centered around a range of professional tasks aimed at giving students production experiences and challenges equivalent to those in industry. The course enjoys a direct relationship with the television industry through an active internship program where students take part in professional placements as part of their study. This further enhances the practical aspect of their study.

Scholarships

A series of scholarships are available for students, including some that are specific to this course.

More about undergraduate scholarships

Further details and campus tours are available

Upon request applicants can recieve further details and information packages. A personal tour of the facility and a meeting with members of the lecturing staff and current students are available by request throughout the year.

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The latest facilities

The course is supported by a multi-million dollar broadcast television studio, fully equipped with current widescreen digital technologies and a professional digital audio facility. This facility is recognised as one of the best educational studios available in the country and is recognised by industry as one of the few able to provide students with experience on facilities equivelant to those currently in professional use.

The post-production editing facility incorporates 12 on-line and off-line editing suites capable of working in both standard definition, high definition and uncompressed formats. Included are industry standard platforms such as Avid and Final Cut Pro, as well as dubbing and viewing rooms, traditional linear (tape) edit suites and an audio track-lay facility.

A six camera Outside Broadcast Truck is used regularly for student productions including live concerts, sporting events and corporate functions. This facility is often hired by industry, giving students the opportunity to work for and alongside networks on a variety of functions.

Our AV store houses a large variety of outside portable equipment, including 13 broadcast cameras from DVCam to Betacam, lenses, tripods, jibs, dollies, lighting, portable audio equipment and accessories. All portable equipment is available for free loan for the purposes of practice and completing assignments.

Your course is recognised by industry

The degree has a reputation second to none in the broadcast television industry.

Charles Sturt University is regarded as being the main provider of skilled staff to Australian networks and production houses and at present on completion of the degree the majority of graduates are directly employed in the industry.

The course is also well supported with a professional internship placement program during a students third year of study thus providing further opportunity for practical training, network building and showcasing of skills.

Admission requirements

Applicants are recommended to contact the Course Coordinator for further information on course requirements and the facilities of the centre.

For more information about admission criteria please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 or visit the School of Communication and Creative Industries website.

You can also download an interview form here.

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

1. previous studies, and
2. 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 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 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:

• an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
• a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
• a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
• 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 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.

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