Bachelor of New Media Arts
Overview
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Description: |
New Media Arts is a global movement and one that crosses cultural as well as educational divisions. Much of contemporary arts practice is about exploring the interface and connections between ideas, culture and society. The School of Creative Arts at JCU offers students a unique environment in which to study New Media Arts. This degree develops the knowledge and skills needed for the contemporary creative arts practice where computer technologies are used. The degree involves core studies which provide the theoretical knowledge needed to use current and emerging technologies in art making. Students also complete a major where they specialise in a practical way in an area of personal or professional interest. A minor study allows students to broaden their knowledge base and become competitive in the modern work place. Each student also completes a professional studies program dealing with ideas and issues that shape art making and small business practice, whilst electives may be chosen from many areas of the university which provides scope for personal interest. This award is designed to foster the development of creative and flexible graduates with a diversity of skills that will make them competitive in the digital media workplace. |
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Duration: |
3 years fulltime or part time * equivalent |
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Mode: |
Internal |
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Workload: |
Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks. |
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Type: |
Undergraduate |
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Credit points: |
72 credit points o |
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Locations: |
Townsville |
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Faculty: |
Law, Business & the Creative Arts |
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Intake: |
February and July |
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Mid-year entry: |
Yes |
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Course Code: |
15910 |
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Prerequisite/s: |
English |
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QTAC code: |
311431 Townsville |
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* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only. o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points. |
Structure
Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2010, but may change for 2011. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.
Students shall complete the following:
Core subjects
All students undertake a sequence of 24 credit points of core subjects
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12 credit points at level 1
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Six credit points at level 2
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Six credit points at level 3
Elective subjects
All students complete 12 credit points of electives from the Master Schedule of Subjects, with no more than six credit points taken at level 1.
One single major
An approved sequence of 24 credit points (eight subjects), with all subjects being passed at a grade of Pass or higher. The sequence must include:
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Six credit points at level 1
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Six credit points at level 2
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12 credit points at level 3
One single minor
An approved sequence of 12 credit points (four subjects) which represent the first four subjects of any other major not taken as the approved major.
CORE TO ALL MAJORS
Level 1
CORE SUBJECTS
NM1101:03 Media and Culture
NM1102:03 New Media and the Creative Economy
NM1103:03 Contemporary Creative Cultures and Contexts
NM1104:03 Creative Technologies
Level 2
CORE SUBJECTS
NM2101:03 The Reflective Creative Practitioner
NM2102:03 Connecting the Creative Arts
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
6 credit points of electives at level 1 or 2 chosen from the Master Schedule of Subjects
Level 3
CORE SUBJECTS
NM3101:03 Professional Studies 1
NM3102:03 Professional Studies 2
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
6 credit points of electives at level 2 or 3 chosen from the Master Schedule of Subject
Majors
DIGITAL IMAGING (More detail available at Bachelor of New Media Arts (Digital Imaging)
Level 1
CORE SUBJECTS
NM1201:03 Introduction to Digital Imaging - Capture
NM1202:03 Introduction to Digital Imaging - Image Processing
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 1 subjects of a different major must be selected, one subject in each teaching period.
Level 2
CORE SUBJECTS
NM2201:03 Light: Principles and Practices
NM2202:03 Photojournalism: Documentation and Communication
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 2 subjects of the major which represents the minor taken in year 1, must be taken, one subject in each teaching period.
Level 3
CORE SUBJECTS
NM3104:03 Creative Exchange Project
NM3201:03 The Digital Studio
NM3202:03 Immersive Imaging
NM3203:03 Advanced Concept Creation and Development
DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN (More detail available at Bachelor of New Media Arts (Digital Media Design)
Level 1
CORE SUBJECTS
NM1401:03 Introduction to Graphic Design for Digital Media
NM1402:03 Design for Digital Media Communication
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 1 subjects of a different major must be selected, one subject in each teaching period.
Level 2
CORE SUBJECTS
NM2301:03 Web Authoring 1
NM2402:03 Typography – Still and Dynamic for Creative Arts
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 2 subjects of the major which represents the minor taken in year 1, must be taken, one subject in each teaching period.
Level 3
CORE SUBJECTS
NM3104:03 Creative Exchange Project
NM3407:03 Information and Publication Design for Digital Media
NM3302:03 Time Based Digital Media - Video
NM3401:03 Web Authoring 2
DIGITAL SOUND (More detail available at Bachelor of New Media Arts (Digital Visual Arts)
Level 1
CORE SUBJECTS
NM1601:03 Music Emotion and Meaning
NM1600:03 Digital Sounds and Surrounds
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 1 subjects of a different major must be selected, one subject in each teaching period.
Level 2
CORE SUBJECTS
NM2604:03 Global Sounds and Surrounds
NM2602:03 Sound and Media
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 2 subjects of the major which represents the minor taken in year 1, must be taken, one subject in each teaching period.
Level 3
CORE SUBJECTS
NM3104:03 Creative Exchange Project
NM3601:03 Music Contexts
NM3602:03 Music Constructs
NM3603:03 Digital Music Technology
DIGITAL VISUAL ARTS (More detail available at Bachelor of New Media Arts (Digital Visual Arts)
Level 1
CORE SUBJECTS
NM1504:03 Illustration
NM1502:03 Principles and Practices
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 1 subjects of a different major must be selected, one subject in each teaching period.
Level 2
CORE SUBJECTS
NM2502:03 Drawing and Concept
NM2504:03 Drawing and the Spatial
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 2 subjects of the major which represents the minor taken in year 1, must be taken, one subject in each teaching period.
Level 3
CORE SUBJECTS
NM3104:03 Creative Exchange Project
NM3505:03 Image or Text
NM3506:03 Drawing Folio
NM3507:03 Drawing Publication
PERFORMANCE (More detail available at Bachelor of New Media Arts (Performance)
Level 1
CORE SUBJECTS
NM1701:03 Introduction to Creating Performance
NM1702:03 Acting Performance Text
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 1 subjects of a different major must be selected, one subject in each teaching period.
Level 2
CORE SUBJECTS
NM2701:03 Creating Performance Writing
NM2702:03 Acting Live (TP2)
MINOR SUBJECTS
The two level 2 subjects of the major which represents the minor taken in year 1, must be taken, one subject in each teaching period.
Level 3
CORE SUBJECTS
NM3104:03 Creative Exchange Project
NM3703:03 Performance - Artist
TH3710:06 Contemporary Performance Studies Project
Honours
A fourth year Honours program is available for students who perform with distinction in the undergraduate program. Postgraduate programs are offered at Masters and Doctoral level.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are to be found in relevant creative media sections of the following: sound design, audio engineering, animation, video and film production, text media, event management, web and e-commerce, promotion, sales and marketing, presentations, staff training and development, corporate reporting and image making, electronic publishing, photography and digital imaging as well as in individual professional arts practice.
Special Facilities
The School of Creative Arts has specialist facilities, digital media labs, music technology laboratories; music and performance rehearsal rooms; a professional theatre; studios for visual investigations; a gallery; multimedia and visual communication studios.