Diploma in Creative Arts

Course 111-CA (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Undergraduate

Contact

Contact details at http://www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/about/contact.html School of Culture & Communication: http://www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au/contact.html
Course Overview: The Diploma in Creative Arts allows students to undertake studies equivalent to a major in one area of study in creative arts while completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne.
Objectives:

The Diploma in Creative Arts has as its objectives that graduates should be able to:

  • explore new ways of preparing artists to work in interdisciplinary contexts;

  • focus on international influences and the intercultural context of the emerging global community;

  • facilitate the multi-skilling appropriate for graduates who will have a number of career changes in their lifetimes;

  • emphasise new technologies and new forms which are emerging through the application of these technologies;

  • explore ways to strengthen the interface between theory and practice, particularly by deconstructing the art of diverse cultures during different periods of time in order to identify the expressive modes and aesthetics which are common to humankind;

  • use core curriculum and community extension activities to develop critical forums which will challenge and change the cultural industry;

  • increase the health of the cultural ecology by promoting better understanding between arts producers, managers, critics and consumers.

Course Structure & Available Subjects:

The diploma usually consists of a three-year sequence of study, and adds one year to the duration of the student's degree course. Students will complete 25 points of first-year and usually 25 points of second-year and 50 points of third-year studies in an area of Creative Arts. Students who have already completed studies in their chosen area of study may be permitted to complete 100 points of study at second/third year instead of the above structure.

Areas of study available

Students must complete a three-year sequence from one of the following areas of study:

  • Creative Writing
  • Visual Media
  • Theatre Studies
Subject Options:

First year creative writing subjects

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Second year creative writing subjects

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Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500

Third year creative writing subjects

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Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

First year theatre studies subjects

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Second & third year theatre studies subject

Note that 760-200: Dramturgy and Live Performance is only available at second-year level.
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2
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50

Third year Theatre Studies Subject

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Third/Fourth Year Theatre Studies Subjects

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Semester 2
12.50

First year visual media subjects

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Not offered in 2008
12.500

Optional Visual Media Subjects

In addition, students wishing to complete major in visual media may complete the following subjects from Arts History and Screen Studies in the School of Culture and Communication:
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Second year visual media subjects

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Second & third year visual media subjects

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Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500

Third Year Visual Media Subjects

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Semester 2
12.50

Third and third & fourth year visual media subjects

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Not offered in 2008
12.50
Semester 1
12.50

First and Second Year Interdisciplinary creative arts subjects

These subjects can be credited to any of the major discipline areas.
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Not offered in 2008
12.50
This subject will not be available in 2009

Second and Third Year Interdisciplinary creative arts subjects

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Entry Requirements: The Diploma of Creative Arts is only available to students who are currently enrolled in a degree course at the University of Melbourne. Combined degree students are not usually eligible for the Diploma. Entry to the Diploma requires the approval of both the student's home Faculty and the Faculty of Arts (Creative Arts program).
Core Participation Requirements: The Diploma in Creative Arts requires a standard level of ability across all disciplines. It will be assumed students are able to access and attend classes on a regular basis, are capable of learning in a University environment and will be able to take responsibility for their own learning. Any ability beyond this threshold will be robustly supported through the curriculum. There are no pre-requisites for first year subjects, and any intensive use of IT or technologies will be adequately supported. Certain subjects have more specific requirements and demands, such as fieldwork or travelling, which are clearly outlined in the Handbook's subject description. However, the University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. The Faculty Disability Contact Officer works with students, the University Disability Liaison Unit and teaching staff to assist students with their special requirements, with a particular focus on accommodations for in-class and examination assessment tasks. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability.
Further Study: Study in creative arts offers many opportunities for further study. The Bachelor of Creative Arts Honours year leads to higher degree study. It also adds vocational skills to your undergraduate degree and increases your employment options. Creative arts graduates might also use postgraduate study to explore in greater depth and detail areas of study they found interesting during their undergraduate studies or to study a completely new field of knowledge.
Graduate Attributes: The creative arts programs are designed for students to specialise in and across the creative arts: creative writing, visual media and theatre studies. The diploma does not provide specific professional training, but provides a foundation education with multiple outcomes. The diploma emphasises teamwork, communication, research skills, creative problem solving and lateral thinking. The diploma is a valuable preparation for a variety of career paths and for leadership and management within the arts sector, including the professions of actor, art gallery director, arts manager, arts critic, designer for theatre or film, film maker, journalist, photographer, public policy in the arts, theatre director, teacher, university lecturer, visual artist, writer.
Generic Skills: See under course objectives

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