Overview

The Bachelor of Media Arts (BMA) empowers students to thrive as media practitioners working with the latest creative ideas and technologies. In a world of rapidly changing digital technologies, this three-year program recognises the need for imaginative and critically informed media practitioners now and into the future. With a focus … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Apply technical skills and creative approaches to develop an ongoing media arts practice
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2.
Employ critical thinking and practice-led research methods to explore ideas and develop knowledge in media arts
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3.
Communicate complex ideas about media arts and digital technologies for a variety of audiences
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4.
Critically and creatively engage with a range of contexts that inform practices and discourses in media arts locally and globally
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5.
Act ethically, responsibly, and professionally through self-initiated and collaborative projects in media arts
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 144 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Disciplinary Component96 Units of Credit:
Free Electives36 Units of Credit:
General Education12 Units of Credit:

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Admission Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Related Double Degree

Bachelor of Science - BSc
Bachelor of Media Arts - BMA3791 - Computer Science / Media Arts
Bachelor of Media Arts - BMA
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - BEd (Secondary)4064 - Media Arts / Education (Secondary)

Postgraduate Pathway

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1292 - PhD Art, Design and Media
Master of Fine Arts - MFA2245 - Fine Arts
Master of Philosophy - MPhil2267 - MPhil Art, Design and Media

Honours Pathway

Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) - BMA(Hons)4528 - Media Arts (Honours)

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal
Award of Pass with Distinction

Program Fees

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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
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Additional Expenses and Resources

Students may be required to purchase equipment or materials to enable them to complete activities and assessment tasks within the program, however every effort will be undertaken for the faculty to provide such relevant equipment and materials if appropriate.

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