Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations)
Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design [Exit Point Only]
Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design AssocDegCreativeArts&Dsgn
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design BCreativeArts&Dsgn
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Animation and Visual Effects) BCreativeArts&Dsgn(Anim&VFX)
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Art History) BCreativeArts&Dsgn(ArtHist)
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Environmental Art) BCreativeArts&Dsgn(EnvArt)
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Fine Art) BCreativeArts&Dsgn(FineArt)
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Graphic Design) BCreativeArts&Dsgn(GraphicDsgn)
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Graphic Design/Photography) BCreativeArts&Dsgn(GraphicDsgn/Phtg)
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Photography) BCreativeArts&Dsgn(Phtg)
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Sound Design) BCreativeArts&Dsgn(SoundDsgn)
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Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)
To graduate with the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Photography and Graphic Design)students must satisfactorily complete 256 subject points (4.0 equivalent full time years)
Full-time 2 years (4.0 sessions)
Part-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (with specialisations) must meet the following requirements:
An ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors)
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
OR
Successful completed of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
Two years full time (or equivalent) work experience that demonstrates the development of literacy, analytical skills, and social-historical knowledge.
English Language Proficiency
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements.
Credit requirements for the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Fine Art) are as follows:
Students who have successfully completed a TAFE Diploma of Visual Arts will be given 64 points of transfer credit in the form of CCI01C.
Students who have successfully completed a TAFE Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts will be given 96 points of transfer credit in the form of CCI02C.
N/A
The Bachelor and Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN
Exit point only
To exit with an Associate Degree students must satisfactorily complete 128 points. Of these, 56 points are allocated to core studies, 48 points are allocated to a discipline specialisation (under CSU policy students cannot be awarded an Associate Degree with a specialisation noted), and 24 points are allocated to a minor study strand of the students choice from offerings within the School of Communication & Creative Industries (or from other schools, with the approval of the Course Director).
BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN (SPECIALISATION)
To graduate with a Bachelor degree students must satisfactorily complete 192 points, as follows:
Core subjects - 72 points
Specialisation - 64 points
Minor subjects - 32 points
Capstone (final) subject 24 points
To graduate with a double specialisation students must satisfactorily complete 256 points, as follows:
Core subjects - 72 points
2 x Specialisations - 128 points
Minor subjects - 32 points
Capstone (final) subject - 24 points
Core subjects (72 points):
VPA101 Design fundamentals
VPA104 Introduction to photomedia
CCI100 Introduction to media production
VIS101 Visual Communication
COM111 Professional Writing
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries
ART304 Aspects of Design
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
Specialisation subjects (64 points):
Animation and Visual Effects specialisation
VFX101 Introduction to Animation
VFX105 3D Modelling and Rendering
VFX106 3D Animation
VFX205 Digital Compositing
VFX206 Special Effects
VFX220 Interactive Animation
VFX301 Production Project (16 credit points)
Or
Art History specialisation
ART114 Modern Art 1920 1970
ART215 Australian Art from 1939
ART113 European Art 1850 1920
ART315 Perspectives in Photography OR ART317 Art and Books OR ART210 Australian Art to 1939
ART310 Issues in Contemporary Art
VIS102 History of Photography OR ART223 Australian Aboriginal Art OR ART316 Italian Renaissance Art
VPA315 Portfolio (16 points)
Or
Environmental Art specialisation
GRP225 Experimental Design
ART223 Australian Aboriginal Art
VPA211 Materials and Image Development
PHT220 Photo Imaging
VPA212 Materials and Image Research
PHT203 Imaging Theories and Techniques
VPA315 Portfolio (16 points)
Or
Graphic Design specialisation
GRP117 Graphic Design Theory, Context and Practice
VPA105 Typography and Publishing
GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design
GRP224 Identity and Branding
GRP209 Design for Communication
GRP225 Experimental Design
GRP322 Professional Graphic Design Practice (16 credit points)
Or
Photography specialisation
PHT115 Black and White Analogue Photography
PHT116 Introduction to Digital Photography
PHT203 Imaging Theories and Techniques
PHT220 Photo Imaging
PHT221 Digital Photography Studio
PHT222 Photomedia Studio
PHT321 Photography Practice and Research (16 credit points)
Or
Sound Design Specialisation
VPA106 Introduction to Sound Production
VPA111 Live Studio Collaboration OR VFX105 3D Modelling and Rendering OR COM112 Digital Media
OR GRP225 Experimental Design
VPA216 Interactive Sound and Space
TVP203 Television Post Production
VPA213 Music Technology
VPA215 Broadcast Sound
VPA315 Design Portfolio (16 points)
Or
No specialisation
64 points selected from the specialisation subjects listed above.
Minor / elective sequence (32 points)
Students may study four minor / elective subjects selected from within the School of Communication and Creative Industries as outlined below, or four minor / elective subjects offered by another school within the University, with the Course Directors approval.
Graphic Design minor
GRP117 Graphic Design Theory, Context and Practice
VPA105 Typography and Publishing
Plus two of:
GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design
GRP224 Identity and Branding
GRP209 Design for Communication
GRP225 Experimental Design
Animation and Visual Effects minor
VFX101 Introduction to Animation
VFX205 Digital Compositing
VFX105 3D Modelling and Rendering
VFX106 3D Animation
Photography minor
PHT114 Digital Imaging OR PHT115 Black & White Analogue Photography
PHT221 Digital Photography Studio
PHT222 Photomedia Studio
PHT220 Photo Imaging
Illustration/Image-Making minor
VPA211 Materials & Image Development
VPA212 Materials & Image Research
GRP330 Illustration and Concepts
ART317 Art and Books
Sound minor
VPA106 Introduction to Sound Production
VPA113 Sound and Space
VPA213 Music Technology
VPA215 Broadcast Sound
Art History minor
An art history minor consists of 4 subjects from the list below, at least one of which must be a level one subject. A level three subject is recommended.
ART113 European Art 1850-1920
ART114 Modern Art 1920-1970
ART210 Australian Art to 1939
ART215 Australian Art from 1939
ART310 Issues in Contemporary Art
ART315 Perspectives in Photography
ART316 Renaissance Art
ART317 Art and Books
Capstone subjects (to be completed in final session)
CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points)
VPA320 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points) - double specialisation dual subject
(For students undertaking the integrated program with Riverina Institute of TAFE and students who enter the program with a completed Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts, CCI300 is included in CCI02C Credit Package 2 - TAFE Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts).
Subjects have a value of 8 points unless otherwise specified.
Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design full-time:
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
COM111 Professional Writing
[ ] Specialisation
[ ] Specialisation
[ ] Minor
Year 2 - Session 1
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
[ ] Specialisation
[ ] Specialisation
[ ] Minor
Year 2 - Session 2
ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries
[ ] Specialisation
[ ] Specialisation
[ ] Minor
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
Year 3 - Session 1
ART304 Aspects of Design
[ ] Specialisation (16 points)
[ ] Minor
Year 3 - Session 2
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points)
Animation specialisation full-time:
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
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
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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 full-time:
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
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
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 full-time:
Year 1 - Session 1
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
CCI100 Introduction to Media Production
VIS 101 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
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
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 - part-time:
Year 1 - Session 1
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
Year 1 - Session 2
GRP225 Experimental Design
ART223 Australian Aboriginal Art
Year 2 - Session 1
CCI100 Introduction to Media Production
VIS101 Visual Communication
Year 2 - Session 2
COM111 Professional Writing
[ ] Minor / Elective
Year 3 - Session 1
VPA211 Materials and Image Development
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Year 3 - Session 2
VPA212 Materials and Image Research
[ ] Minor / Elective
Year 4 - Session 1
PHT220 Photo Imaging
Minor / Elective
Year 4 - Session 2
PHT203 Imaging Theories and Techniques
ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
Year 5 - Session 1
ART304 Aspects of Design
[ ] Minor / Elective
Year 5 - Session 2
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
Year 6 - Session 1
VPA315 Portfolio (16 points)
Year 6 - Session 2
CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points)
Fine Arts specialisation (Integrated Program) full-time:
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 1850-1920
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
[ ] Minor
Year 3 - Session 2
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
[ ] Minor
[ ] Minor
Graphic Design specialisation full-time:
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
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
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 full-time:
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
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
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
Photography specialisation - part-time:
Year 1 - Session 1
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design 1
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
Year 1 - Session 2
PHT115 Black and White Analogue Photography
PHT116 Introduction to Digital Photography
Year 2 - Session 1
CCI100 Introduction to Media Production
VIS101 Visual Communication
Year 2 - Session 2
COM111 Professional Writing
[ ] Minor
Year 3 - Session 1
PHT221 Digital Photography Studio
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Year 3 - Session 2
PHT222 Photomedia Studio
[ ] Minor
Year 4 - Session 1
PHT220 Photo Imaging
ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries
Year 4 - Session 2
PHT203 Imaging Theories and Techniques
[ ] Minor
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
Year 5 - Session 1
ART304 Aspects of Design
[ ] Minor
Year 5 - Session 2
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
Year 6 - Session 1
PHT321 Photography Practice and Research (16 points)
Year 6 - Session 2
CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points)
Sound Design specialisation full-time:
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
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
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 specialisations full-time:
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
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
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
Year 4 - Session 1
GRP322 Professional Graphic Design Practice (16 points)
ART304 Aspects of Design
[ ] Minor
Year 4 - Session 2
VPA320 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points)
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
Photography / Graphic Design specialisations - part-time:
Year 1 - Session 1
VPA101 Fundamentals of Design
VPA104 Introduction to Digital Imaging
Year 1 - Session 2
PHT115 Black and White Analogue Photography
PHT116 Introduction to Digital Photography
Year 2 - Session 1
CCI100 Introduction to Media Production
VIS101 Visual Communication
Year 2 - Session 2
GRP117 Graphic Design Theory, Context and Practice
VPA105 Typography and Publishing
Year 3 - Session 1
PHT221 Digital Photography Studio
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Year 3 - Session 2
PHT222 Photomedia Studio
ETH205 Ethics and Law for Creative Industries
Year 4 - Session 1
PHT220 Photo Imaging
COM111 Professional Writing
Year 4 - Session 2
PHT203 Imaging Theories and Techniques
ART222 Art, Technology and Culture
Year 5 - Session 1
GRP224 Identity and Branding
ART304 Aspects of Design
Year 5 - Session 2
GRP225 Experimental Design
Minor / Elective
Year 6 - Session 1
GRP223 Strategic Thinking in Design
Year 6 - Session 2
GRP209 Design for Communication
Students may elect to exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Creative Arts and Design.
Year 7 - Session 1
PHT321 Photography Practice and Research (16 points)
Year 7 - Session 2
CCI300 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points)
Year 8 - Session 1
GRP322 (16 points)
Year 8 - Session 2
VPA320 Professional Practice in Communication and Creative Industries (24 points)
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: September 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.