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Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Program summary
QTAC code: 011071
OP/Rank for 2007 entry: OP-18 / Rank-61
Award abbreviation: BA(CBAD)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English
CRICOS code: 041909D
Program overview
If you are interested in building a career in one of the many fields of computer-based visual design and communication then this industry-oriented program is for you.
The Bachelor of Arts (Computer-Based Art and Design) offers practical and theoretical studies in graphic design, electronic media design (web and multimedia), digital publishing, visual communication and advertising.
The program offers the flexibility to combine study in computer-based art and design with courses, majors or minors from subject areas such as public relations, communications, creative writing, Australian and cultural studies, marketing or management, giving you a degree with many career paths.
Career opportunities
Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Arts (Computer-Based Art and Design) are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce, and industry. Depending on minor and majors chosen, opportunities may include advertising, graphic design, information visualisation, interpretive design, multimedia design and development, packaging, publishing, visual communication, and web design.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
DES103 Digital Photographic Practice
DES104 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Arts and Design History
DES105 Introduction to Design
DES106 Typography
Advanced courses
CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
Plus select 6 advanced courses to complete 1 of the following majors and 4 advanced courses to complete 1 of the following minors:
Graphic design:
DES211 Graphic Design A *
DES212 Graphic Design B *
DES213 Graphic Design C *
DES214 Graphic Design D *
DES215 Graphic Design E (internship/project) *
DES216 Graphic Design Portfolio *
e-Media:
DES221 e-Media A *
DES222 e-Media B *
DES223 e-Media C *
DES224 e-Media D *
DES225 e-Media E (internship/project) *
DES226 e-Media Portfolio *
3D Design:
DES231 3D Design A
DES232 3D Design B
DES233 3D Design C *
DES234 3D Design D *
DES235 3D Design E (internship/project) *
DES236 3D Design Portfolio *
Electives courses
Select 4 elective courses. It is recommended that students consider selecting courses from 1 of the following areas: Advertising, Communication Studies, Public Relations.
Program requirements and notes
- No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses, in the Bachelor of Arts (Computer-Based Art and Design).
- No courses may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
- A maximum of 6 Business or Science, Health and Education courses (72 units) can be included in the Bachelor of Arts (Computer-Based Art and Design).
- Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
* Subject to approval