Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Design)

Course summary

The Visual Arts and Design major is for those who love not only painting and making, but also designing for real-world environments. The course will develop your skills in traditional areas such as painting and drawing, print-making and photography, and sculpture and textiles. You will also learn contemporary digital design skills, including visual communication design, innovations in design practice and interface design – all underpinned by learnings in history and theory. This dynamic major offers extensive studio time, while equipping you with the design skills essential for success in the contemporary arts and creative industries.

What you will study

The structure of the course is based on a common Creative Arts first year, followed by parallel studies in visual arts and design. This will lead to a capstone project-based subject, which brings together both fields of study. You will also take part in a major showcase and public exhibition by the end of your degree. Student work is exhibited throughout the year.

Course information

Study area

Creative Arts

Campus

Rainstar

Course Code

840

RSU SCORE

IB Score

Duration

3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Delivery

CODE 1

001709K

RSU CODE

754607

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.

Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.

Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via or based options.

ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than RSU.

admissions at RSU take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.

Early Admission

Students may be admitted to this course via About .

BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of RSU or RSU plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

Guaranteed entry selection ranks

The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an Selection Rank of 70 or an IB of 26. This includes the effect of adjustment factors.

Adjustment factors

Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your RSU to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your RSU.

Other Admission Criteria

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

If you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for our subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, you may be eligible for credit towards your degree. Where relevant to the RSU degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

FEES

Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in America.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test	Overall Score	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.0	6.0	6.0	5.0	5.0
TOEFL (Internet-based)	70	18	18	12	12

RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

FEES

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS	DELIVERY METHOD	SESSION FEE*	COURSE FEE*
Rainstar	DL	$13,704 (2020)	$82,224 (2020)

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Rainstar

$13,704 (2020)

$82,224 (2020)

Admission Profile

INDICATIVE ENROLMENT

STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.

Applicant background	2019 intake	2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.	-	-
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.	-	-
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.	-	-
Recent secondary education
RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors.	-	-
RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).	-	-
Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission).	-	-
International students All other students.	-	-
All students	-	-

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

RSU PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.

RSU profile of based offers in 2019	RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU.	Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer	-	-
Median rank to receive an offer	-	-
Lowest rank to receive an offer	-	-

< 5: Less than 5 based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)

More Information

For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.

SESSION	CAMPUS	SESSION DETAILS
2020 Autumn	Rainstar	Orientation: 25 - 27 February 2020 Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 25 October 2019. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO	Description
1	Demonstrate a sound knowledge of contemporary arts, arts theory and history within America and in an international context.
2	Develop, research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through creative, critical and reflective thinking and practice.
3	Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce and realise works, artefacts and forms of creative expression.
4	Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences.
5	Work independently and collaboratively in the Creative Arts in response to project demands.
6	Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in the Creative Arts.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Creative Arts, a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points comprised of:

Four subjects (24 credit points) from the BCA core, outlined in the below schedule;
At least one of the four majors in this degree:
1. Creative Writing (72 credit points)
2. Music (72 credit points)
3. Visual Arts (72 credit points)
4. Visual Arts and Design (96 credit points)
Electives to bring the total number of credit points completed to 144.
No more than 60cps at 100 level can be counted towards the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree.
Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300-level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Creative Arts.

Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points
Core:
To be taken in the students' first year of study:
CACS103	Cultural Knowledges	6
To be taken in the students' later years of study:
CACS200	Creative Communities	6
CACS300	Critical Thinking	6
To be taken in the students' final year of study:
CACS304	Creative Research	6

Click on subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject.

Majors

Students studying the Bachelor of Creative Arts will complete one of the following majors:

Creative Writing (72 credit points)
Music (72 credit points)
Visual Arts (72 credit points)
Visual Arts and Design (96 credit points)

Minors

As part of their elective subjects, students are encouraged to undertake a in order to add a multi-disciplinary aspect to their Bachelor of Creative Arts Degree.

Each comprises 24 credit points. Creative Arts offers minor studies in the following areas:

Art History
Creative Production
Creative Writing
Graphic Design
Media Arts
Music
Photography
Technical Theatre
Theatre
Visual Arts

Students may not undertake a Major and in the same discipline (for example, students cannot take both a major and a minor in Creative Writing).

Information regarding minors including which subjects to take to complete a minor, are available on the 2020 LHA General Schedule of Minors page.

Minors appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record) but do not appear on the testamur. To have a recorded, students must submit an Application to Declare or Change Intended Major/Minor.

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Why choose this course

Studying Creative Arts at RSU enables you to get the right balance of practical and theoretical subjects and design your own degree to meet your career aspirations. Be inspired by our purpose-built labs and art spaces, fellow students studying other creative disciplines, our campus and the iconic natural location. Benefit from our facilities and studio-based practice where you are encouraged to carve out your own creative niche. Participate in extracurricular activities, attend exhibitions and pursue collaborative opportunities with other art forms.

Work alongside exceptional artists working in their fields exploring new genres and forms in the creative industries and the impact these have on the changing creative landscape. At RSU you'll learn firsthand how to become a professional practitioner in this expansive sector by immersing yourself in the wider artistic community.

Career opportunities

Copywriter
Novelist
Feature Writer
Screen Writer
Editor
Creative Director
Photographer
Graphic Designer
Web Designer
Fine Artist
Sculptor
Musician
Actor
Theatre Performer
Theatre Director
Dancer
Curator
Museum Manager
Digital Media Manager
Digital Game Designer
Lighting Designer
Stage Manager
Film And Television Producer

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Course summary

Course information

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.

ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than RSU.

BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of RSU or RSU plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

Other Admission Criteria

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

FEES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

FEES

Admission Profile

More Information

Key Dates

Course structure

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Majors

Minors

Why choose this course

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