Programme details

Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)

The program is designed for students seeking to conduct a comprehensive exploration of their selected discipline within a research-oriented educational setting.

Course description

The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) provides a modern, inclusive, and rigorous educational setting that is customized to meet the diverse needs of students. Students will have the chance to engage with emerging trends in the fields of communication, design, music, and visual arts. As Honours students, they will receive guidance for both the practical and theoretical aspects of their studies. Opportunities for additional mentorship from professionals in their respective fields can also be arranged. Regular formal and informal meetings, along with critiques involving faculty and peers, will facilitate discussions about their work, enabling students to critically address issues pertinent to their practice at a level that aligns with industry standards.

The learning atmosphere is characterized by a sense of humor, diversity, and dynamism, promoting equal contributions from both staff and students. The School of Media Arts offers facilities to students based on the specific nature and requirements of their projects. Honours students have access to individual studio spaces, fabrication workshops, and industry-standard digital and moving image resources. Various testing areas, exhibition venues, and rooms for tutorials and critiques are utilized for scheduled classes as well as for informal assessments of work. Technical staff ensure the proper functioning of facilities and equipment and are available to assist students with practical and logistical challenges in their studies.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers in various creative fields, including designer, filmmaker, artist, photographer, art director, educator, cinematographer, graphic designer, illustrator, and more.

Entry requirements

Students are required to have:

– Completed the requirements of the Bachelor of Media Arts with a mark average of 65% or  better in 4 level 7 modules and a mark average of 65% in two contextual modules at level 5 and level 6, or

-Completed an undergraduate degree specialising in communication, visual arts, design  or music  with mark average of 65% or better in 4 level 7 modules and a mark average of 65% in two modules containing a theoretical component at level 5 and 6, or

-A history of professional experience in communication, visual arts, design   or music  with the ability to undertake independent practical and theoretical research at a level equivalent to that which would be possessed by graduates of the Bachelor of Media Arts with a mark average as specified above. Relevance of professional experience will be determined on the basis of an interview and portfolio.

English language requirement:

Students who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

Feb, July

International fees
About $26,000

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