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Bachelor of Arts (Computer-Based Art and Design)

QTAC Code

011072 FT or 011073 PT

Award Abbreviation

BA(CBAD)

Duration

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Total Units

288

Recommended Prior Study

English

OP/Rank for 2003 Entry

OP-12 / Rank-75

Fees

HECS / International

Campus

Sippy Downs

Contact

Bruce Williams, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 2857
Email: bwillia4@usc.edu.au

CRICOS Code

041909D

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Computer-Based Art and Design) is an industry-oriented program structured to suit the needs of students interested in building a career in one of the many fields of computer-based visual design and communication.

Practical and theoretical studies in graphic design, electronic media design (web and multimedia), digital publishing, visual communication and advertising may be combined with courses from other faculties in the University.

In addition to computer-based art and design (CBAD), by undertaking major or minor from one of the many areas of study offered at the University, you will have a degree relevant to many career paths.

Career Outcomes

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 exist in:

  • advertising
  • information visualisation
  • interpretive design
  • graphic design
  • multimedia design and development
  • packaging
  • publishing
  • visual communication
  • web design

Professional Membership

Graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies depending on their study specialisations.

Program Structure

Core Courses

Code

Units

Title

2 required courses:

COR109

12

Communication and Thought

COR110

12

Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship*

Introductory Courses

Code

Units

Title

2 required courses:

ADN100

12

Introduction to Computer-Based Art and Design

ADN112

12

Visualisation and the Digital Image#

Plus - choose 2 courses from:

AUS100

12

Australian Spaces: Images of the Urban

AUS110

12

Sport and Leisure Issues

AUS120

12

The TeXt Files: An Introduction to Cultural Studies

AUS130

12

Gizmo: A Social History of Technology

CMN100

12

Critical Reasoning

ENP100

12

Environment and Society

INT100

12

International Politics: An Australian Perspective

INT140

12

An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?

SCS100

12

Knowledge, Power and Society

SCS110

12

Society, Culture and Social Change

Advanced Courses

Code

Units

Title

Choose 10 advanced Studies in Art and Design courses from:

ADN211

12

Computer-Based Art and Design: Graphics/Imaging A (Design and Process)

ADN212

12

Computer-Based Art and Design: Graphics/Imaging B (Design and Context)

ADN213

12

Computer-Based Art and Design: Graphics/Imaging C (Corporate Identity and Project Management)

ADN214

12

Computer-Based Art and Design: Graphics/Imaging D (Visual Identity and Exhibition Design)

ADN215

12

Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media A (Interface Design)

ADN216

12

Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media B (Multimedia Architecture and Navigation)

ADN217

12

Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media C (Interactive Media Design)

ADN218

12

Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media D (Digital Video and Sound)

ADN219

12

Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media E (Professional Project)

ADN273

12

Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media F (Vector Based Web Animation)

ADN270

12

Industry Research Project

The following courses may also be counted toward the 10 Studies in Art and Design advanced courses

INF211

12

Data Modelling

INF320

12

Electronic Commerce

Elective Courses

Choose 8 courses, 6 of which may be from the Faculties of Business or Science

Program Requirements and Notes

1. Students undertaking studies in CBAD who have not studied Art at senior level, or who do not have experience with drawing and visual communication are encouraged to enrol in ADN110 during their first year of study.

2. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the BA(CBAD).

3. No courses may be counted to more than one major or minor for the BA(CBAD).

4. A maximum of 6 Business or Science courses (72 units) can be included in the BA(CBAD).

5. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors for the BA(CBAD).

6. 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.

7. Refer to the Academic Rules.

8. Refer to Explanation of Terms.

* Subject to final approval.

# Students who have completed the lecture series associated with ADN211, ADN212, ADN215 or ADN216 up to and including Semester 2, 2001, should not do ADN112.

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