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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production (988AA.2)
Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
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65 | 4.0 years | 362084 | |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
Bruce, Canberra |
Fees
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
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065739G | Faculty of Arts and Design | ||
Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
School of Arts and Communications |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years |
Fees
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Imagine unleashing your artistic side. As a career.
Do you dream of a creatively fulfilling career as a Cinematographer, Multimedia Designer, Scriptwriter or Production Manager? This course will allow you to channel your artistic side towards a practical, cutting-edge career in the film, television, radio or multi-media sectors.
Enrich your career opportunities by creating advanced works spanning the likes of drama, documentaries, commercials, music videos and interactive pieces (hello, 3D animation). With over 50 electives to choose from (from all faculties of the University), you’ll be conceptualising your own career masterpiece in no time.
Combine a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production at UC and you will:
- develop a broad understanding of Media Production practices, technical literacy and workflows
- develop advanced skills in and knowledge of one or more media production techniques and the ability to further develop your skills and knowledge within the area of Media Arts and Production
- be able to demonstrate your analytical and creative skills within a problem solving context and develop communication skills for sharing ideas and working in teams
- be creative and responsible in the application of your acquired knowledge and skills as you respond to a changing media production landscape.
Work-integrated learning
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences. WIL is a key element to enhancing employability in the workplace and is integral to many of our courses. This reinforces our commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge.
Career opportunities
Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production graduates in the film, television and multi-media sectors, including as a:
- Arts and Cultural Administrator
- Cinematographer
- Digital Producer
- Director
- Documentary Maker
- Editor
- Media Artist
- Multimedia Designer
- Producer
- Production Manager
- Program Commissioning Editor
- Radio Producer
- Researcher
- Scriptwriters
- Sound Designer
Course specific information
Applicants must meet normal university requirements for admission to an undergraduate degree course or hold qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the University's admissions committee.
Professional accreditation
Refer to individual courses.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production (988AA) | 96 credit points
- 1. Some units in this minor are restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Media Arts and Production.
- 2. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Media Arts and Production and associated double degrees need to complete units 7887 Motion Graphics and 7886 Sound Design and Production as part of this minor.
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- The units in Option C are no longer offered however students who have previously completed them can count them towards this Major.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 9 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 12 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students undertaking the Minor in Human Rights and Social Justice must select units that are not part of that minor.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Any language sequence
- Any language sequence
- Any language sequence
- To complete this Major students must pass at least 6 credit points at Level 3.
- Students may select no more than 9 credit points at Level 2 from the Restricted Choice units.
- Students may select no more than 6 credit points at Level 2 from the Part A units.
- Students may select no more than 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Restricted Choice units.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- Students choosing to undertake the 24 credit point Major must be enrolled in the Human Nutrition degree course or have permission from the Convener of the Major.
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 4977 Introduction to Business Law is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11220 Business Law.
- Must complete either two 18 credit point Arts Majors or one 18 credit point Arts Major and one 18 credit point Professional Major.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 12 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a Minor or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Arts Major Unit
Semester 2
Arts Major Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Arts Major Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Semester 2
Arts Major Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
MJ0130 Restricted Choice Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Arts Major Unit
MJ0130 Part A Unit
Semester 2
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Arts Major Unit
3D Animation (7882) - 3 cp, Level 2 OR Documentary Production (7883) - 3 cp, Level 2
Year 4
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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Advanced skills in and knowledge of one or more media production techniques, and the ability to further develop skill and knowledge within Media Arts and Production. | Problem solving; Analysis and inquiry |
Creative and responsible in their application of their acquired knowledge and skills as they respond to a changing media production landscape. | Problem solving; Professionalism and social responsibility |
Broad understanding of Media Production practices, technical literacy and workflows. | Analysis and inquiry |
Demonstrated analytical and creative skills within a problem solving context and have developed communication skills for sharing ideas and working in teams. | Working independently and with others; Communication |
To provide students with a flexible preparation for many areas of vocational and professional employment, as well as the broad perspective required for informed citizenship through an in-depth understanding of three discipline areas. The course aims to equip students with a range of skills necessary for being an independent thinker, and to improve your ability to deal confidently and effectively with complex reasoning, argumentation and divergent thinking. Further, the course aims to develop students' capacities to analyse and evaluate complex arguments, to construct strong and convincing arguments and to communicate those arguments effectively. It also aims to develop skills needed for idea generation and creative problem solving. The course provides foundation units in the first year to develop all the essential generic skills as listed in the UC Generic Skills Policy. The UC Generic Skills are also developed across the three Majors. While some units in some Majors focus on a few of the Generic Skills, by the completion of a Major, all the skills have been developed. These skills are developed in a general (Foundation units) and discipline specific way (Majors and Open Electives). The course also provides open electives from any discipline within the University of Canberra. |
1. Communication: The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. 2. Analysis and inquiry: The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. 3. Problem solving: The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions. 4. Working independently and with others: The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively. 5. Professionalism and social responsibility: The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment. |
Majors
- Minor in Media Arts (MN0077)
- Major in Advanced Media Arts (Restricted) (MJ0130)
- Minor in Media Arts Contexts (MN0078)
- Major in Financial Services (MJ0040)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Applied Statistics (MJ0007)
- Major in Tourism Management (MJ0123)
- Major in Service Management (MJ0153)
- Major in Integrated Environmental Management (MJ0060)
- Major in Psychology: An Introduction (MJ0068)
- Major in Journalism Studies (MJ0072)
- Major in Management, Governance & Policy (MJ0085)
- Major in Managing Human Resources (MJ0087)
- Major in Human Nutrition (MJ0051)
- Major in Counselling Studies (MJ0029)
- Major in Marketing (MJ0089)
- Major in Event Management (MJ0126)
- Major in Applied Economics (MJ0005)
- Major in Accounting (MJ0002)
- Major in Advertising (18cp) (MJ0227)
- Major in Community Studies (MJ0026)
- Major in Sport Business (MJ0154)
- Major in Sport Management (MJ0113)
- Major in Community Development (MJ0027)
- Major in Communication Studies (MJ0216)
- Major in Chinese (Intermediate-Advanced) (MJ0017)
- Major in International Studies (MJ0128)
- Major in Museum Studies (MJ0176)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Indigenous Studies (MJ0180)
- Major in Language Studies (MJ0079)
- Major in Law and Society (MJ0080)
- Major in Gender and Diversity (MJ0044)
- Major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MJ0120)
- Major in English Language and Literature (MJ0038)
- Major in Creative Writing (MJ0030)
- Major in Intercultural Communication (MJ0291)
- Major in Media Arts and Scriptwriting (MJ0090)
- Major in Creative Games Design (MJ0299)
- Major in Japanese (Intermediate-Advanced) (MJ0070)
- Major in Spanish (Beginning) (MJ0112)
- Major in Chinese (Continuing) (MJ0016)
- Major in Storytelling (MJ0171)
- Major in Literary Studies (MJ0084)
- Major in Digital Design and Production (MJ0182)
- Major in Design Communications (MJ0286)
- Major in Spanish (Intermediate-Advanced) (MJ0111)
- Major in Justice Studies (MJ0147)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (MJ0173)
- Major in Communication and Media Studies (MJ0138)
- Major in Media Arts (MJ0149)
- Major in Interior Architecture and Technology (MJ0167)
- Major in Architecture History and Theory (MJ0177)
- Major in Japanese (Continuing) (MJ0069)
- Major in Spanish (Continuing) (MJ0110)
- Major in Chinese (Beginning) (MJ0018)
- Major in Japanese (Beginning) (MJ0071)
- Major in Political Communication (MJ0127)
- Major in National Security (MJ0174)
- Major in Politics & Government (MJ0093)
- Major in Design Environments (MJ0285)
- Major in Law and Technology (MJ0081)
- Major in Cultural Heritage Practice (MJ0140)
Awards
Award | Official abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Arts | BA |
Bachelor of Media Arts and Production | B MediaA&Prod |
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Enquiries
Student category | Contact details |
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Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
Current and Commencing Students | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
