Handbook - Media Arts (Honours)

Overview

The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) is a 48 UOC (one year equivalent) advanced undergraduate degree for high achieving students. The program is designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in Media Arts (or cognate area), and wish to extend their critical and creative skills in media arts contexts. The BMA (Hons) enables students to advance their knowledge and understanding of creative practice by developing a significant practice-led research project. Supported by coursework in art theory and professional practice, the program supports students to gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in contemporary media arts contexts. By doing so, this program can provide pathways to higher degree research programs such as an MFA or PhD, as well as a diverse array of professional and career outcomes in the arts, media, and cultural sectors.

Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

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Associated Programs

Postgraduate Pathway

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1292 - PhD Art, Design and Media

Master of Fine Arts (Research) - MFA(Res)2245 - Fine Arts (MRes)

Master of Philosophy - MPhil2267 - MPhil Art, Design and Media

Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership - MCCL9318 - Curating and Cultural Leadership

Master of Animation and Visual Effects - MAVFX9319 - Animation and Visual Effects

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Arts Professionals, Artistic Director, Arts and Media Professionals, Artistic Directors, and Media Producers and Presenters, Gallery, Library and Museum Technicians, Gallery, Museum and Tour Guides, Gallery or Museum Curator, Gallery or Museum Guide, Gallery or Museum Technician, Production Managers, Photographer, Video Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Media Producer (excluding Video), Media Professionals, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage)

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Honours Classes

The Honours mark for the awarding of the class of Honours is based on all components of the 48 UOC program. It will be determined from the student's weighted average mark for all of the courses (coursework and research project).

Honours will be awarded in the following classes, based on the student's WAM,which will be calculated to two decimal places and will not be rounded up or down. Students must achieve the minimum cut-off in the following classes in order to be eligible:

Class 1: WAM of 85 and above
Class 2 Division 1: WAM of 75 to 84
Class 2 Division 2: WAM of 65 to 74
Class 3: WAM of 50 to 64

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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