C10103v3 Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Media Arts and Production) and in International Studies

Overview

The course combines a professional degree with immersion in another language and culture, enhancing professional training and career options. This combined degree seeks to augment the value of media arts and production by broadening students' awareness and understanding of another language and culture. The emphasis lies in recognising that the media and cultural industries are undergoing enormous changes in identities and audiences.

Students develop their own creative and conceptual work through the production of a range of exercises and projects in film and video, sound and radio and new media (multimedia and online applications). The subjects also place a strong emphasis on the professional context and work practices associated with these areas and the ability to apply them in the national and international production context.

Career options

Career options include media arts and production professionals, working in Australia or living and working outside Australia. Career options are also enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Additional admission requirements

Additional assumed knowledge

HSC English and computer literacy (i.e. word-processing skills and familiarity with other applications). There are no prior language requirements, except for programs within the Heritage major.

Additional recognition of prior learning

The Faculty has established recognition of prior learning packages with the following institutions for the courses listed:

• Insearch UTS: Diploma of Communication
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Mass Communication (or Diploma in Film, Sound and Video)
• School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong: Associate of Arts in Media Technology
• TAFE NSW: Diploma in Screen

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.

Course structure

A total of 240 credit points is allocated to this combined degree course: 144 credit points to the Communication degree and 96 credit points to the International Studies component.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Other information

Further information on the Communication component is available from the Faculty Student Centre on: