Diploma of Creative Arts
Information valid for students commencing in 2014.
Course Code | 11721 |
Version | 3 |
Faculty | Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Nil |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course Structure
Select either New Media Arts or Creative Arts
New Media Arts
Core Subjects
NM1010:03 Creative Work 1
NM1011:03 Creative Culture 1
NM1012:03 Creative Collaboration 1
NM1013:03 Professional Practice 1
NM1200:03 Introduction to Photomedia
NM1400:03 Introduction to Media Design
NM1500:03 Introduction to Visual Arts
NM1600:03 Introduction to Music and Sound Media
Creative Arts
Core Subjects
CV1010:03 Digital Media
CV1020:03 Digital Photography
CV1030:03 Arts in Perspective
Options
Select 9 credit points of any level 1 or 2 CV, GA, NM, PT, MU or VA subjects
PLUS
Select one of the following groups:
GROUP 1
CV1210:03Foundations of Photo Media
CV1220:03Through the Lens
GROUP 2
CV1410:03 Digital Imaging
CV1420:03 Design for Print
GROUP 3
CV1510:03 Foundations of Visual Arts
CV1520:03 A Fine Line: Drawing Concepts and Techniques
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Creative Arts is available in Cairns for the first half year intake 2014 New Media Arts is not available in Cairns in 2014 |
Townsville | New Media Arts is available in Townsville for the first half year intake 2014 Creative Arts is not available in Townsville in 2014 |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 12 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 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who complete the Diploma of Creative Arts are eligible for entry to degree programs offered by the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts, and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed in this course. |