Bachelor of Creative Arts and Bachelor of Teaching

Course 182-AA (2008)

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

Contact

For the Creative Arts Component:

Creative Arts Administration

Room A201

Level 2

Arts Centre Building

Corner Grattan and Swanston Streets

Carltion Vic 3010

(Opposite the Royal Women's Hospital)

phone: +61-3-8344-8389

fax: +61-3-8344-8462

email: sca-info@unimelb.edu.au

For the Bachelor of Teaching component:

Faculty of Education Student Centre

Level 2, Alice Hoy Building

University of Melbourne

phone:+61 3 8344 8285

fax: +61 3 8344 8529

email: http://edfac-unimelb.custhelp.edu.com

Course Overview:

The combined Creative Arts / Teaching degree provides Creative Arts students with the opportunity to obtain a teaching qualification at degree level concurrently with studies for the Bachelor of Creative Arts.

There is only limited intake of students from 2008.

The Creative Arts component of the Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Creative Arts provides a combination of theoretical and practical studies across the fields of visual, literary and performing arts and of the law. The emphasis of the course is on theoretical studies, supported by practical studies in three disciplines: creative writing, visual media and theatre studies. Both practice and non-practice studies are offered in each year of the course.

The program also offers a sequence of interdisciplinary theory subjects which students may credit to any subject area for the purposes of their major. In addition, elective subjects in arts management are available at third-year and fourth-year honours level.

In 2008, students in year 3 of the Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Teaching course begin classes in the week beginning 25 February. Students in year 4 begin a placement on 4 February.

Students in year 4 of the course begin a School Placement block in the week beginning 4 February.

Objectives:

The Bachelor of Creative Arts has as its objectives that graduates should be able to:

  • demonstrate abroad knowledge and understanding of the historical and cultural context, theory, analysis and criticism, and practice of the arts;
  • apply knowledge, understanding and skills in selected fields of visual, literary and performing arts practice;
  • demonstrate academic skills appropriate to independent study and research in the arts;
  • demonstrate well-developed analytical, oral, written and visual communication skills, the ability to reason inductively and reductively, and skills in problem solving.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

To meet the requirements of the BCA/BTeach students must complete subjects totalling at least 400 points, comprising a minimum of 250 points of Creative Arts and 150 points of Teaching. During the first two years, students complete studies from the BCA only. In the final two years study is combined. Students must complete a Creative Arts major and a sub-major (two-year sequence) in another area of study.

The Creative Arts component
To fulfil the requirements of the BCA/BTeach students must complete a minimum of 250 points of Creative Arts study, which must include:

  • A major study (25 points of first year, 25 points of second year and 50 points of third year in one of the following areas of study: Creative Writing, Theatre Studies or Visual Media); and
  • an approved two-year sequence in one other area of study; and
  • at least 50 per cent of studies undertaken in theoretical studies.

The Teaching component

Within the 150 points of study for the Bachelor of Teaching students must complete a minimum of 45 days of supervised practice teaching in schools plus an extended internship in the final year.

In the third year of the combined degree program students will be working in their area of major study in their learning areas and in their school experience.

The Creative Arts Major Sequence

In order to fulfill the requirements for the degree students muct undertake at least one major sequence of study. A major is a specialisation in an area of study requiring the completion of a specified number of subjects at each year level in one area. The major consists of:

  • 25 points (usually 2 subjects) of first year; and
  • 25 points (usually 2 subjects) of second year; and
  • 50 points (usually 4 subjects) of third year.

Major sequences may be completed in creative writing, visual media and theatre studies. Approved interdisciplinary theory subjects may be credited to any subject area as part of the major.

Additional Studies

Students may select from additional studies subjects which include arts management subjects. These subjects are not classified as belonging to any particular area of study. The maximum additional studies points that may be taken is 37.5.

Subject Options:

Creative Writing

For students undertaking the BCA: a major in Creative Writing requires the completion of a minimum of 100 points of Creative Writing consisting of:

  • 25 points of First year
  • 25 points of second year;
  • and 50 points of third year level subjects in Creative Writing.

First Year Creative Writing subjects

The following subjects are to be undertaken at first year level only:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Second Year Creative Writing Subjects

The following subjects can be taken at second year level only. The usual prerequisite for second year creative writing subjects is 25 points at first year level.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
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

The following subjects can be taken at third year level only. The usual prerequisite for entry into third year level creative writing subejcts is 25 points of second year level Creative writing, including specific prerequisites for some subjects.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

First year of the Bachelor of Teaching component

Students must have completed a minimum of 200 points of Creative Arts subjects before being able to proceed to the Bachelor of Teaching subjects

In addition to the subjects listed below students must also undertake ONE 12.5 point Creative Arts subject.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50

Second year of the Bachelor of Teaching component

In addition to the subjects below students must also undertake 3 x 12.5 points (37.5 points) of Creative Arts subjects in semester 1.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
25
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Theatre Studies

For students undertaking the BCA: a major in Theatre Studies requires the completion of a minimum of 100 points of Theatre Studies subjects consisting of:

  • at least 25 points of First Year Theatre Studies subjects;
  • at least 25 points at Second Year Theatre Studies subjects;
  • and 50 points of Third Year Theatre Studies subjects.

First Year Theatre Studies Subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

2nd/ 3rd Year Theatre Studies Subjects

The following subjects can be taken at either second or third year level. Please check the subject description carefully for the correct code for your year level.

*760-200 Dramaturgy is only available at second year level.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
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 Subjects

the following subjects can only be taken at third year.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50

Visual Media (including visual arts and media arts)

For students undertaking the BCA: a major in Visual Media requires the completion of a minimum of 100 points of visual media subjects consisting of:

  • at least 25 points of first Year Visual Media subjects;
  • at least 25 points of Second year Visual Media subjects;
  • and 50 points of third year Visual Media subjects

First Year Visual Media Subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Second Year Visual Media Subjects

The following subjects can be taken at second year level only:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

2nd/ 3rd Year Visual Media Subjects

The following subjects can be taken at either second or third year level. If selecting this subject at third year level please refer to the subject description for correct subject code.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
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

The following subjects can be taken at third year level only.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50

3rd / 4th Year Visual Media Subjects

The following subjects can be undertaken at either 3rd or 4th year. Please check the subject description for the correct code for your year level.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Semester 1
12.50

Interdisciplinary Creative Arts Subjects

The following subjects do not belong to any one particular field of study but may be used towards a major in any of the three specialisations available in the BCA.

1st/2nd year Creative Arts Interdisciplinary Subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50
This subject will not be available in 2009

2nd/ 3rd year creative arts interdisciplinary subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

3rd and 4th year creative arts interdisciplinary subjects

The following arts management subjects are offered at either the 3rd or 4th year level. Please refer to the subject description for prerequisites and year level codes.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Entry Requirements: From 2008 only limited admission into this course will be available.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Graduate Attributes: See course objectives
Generic Skills: See course objectives

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