Law, Business and the Creative Arts
Regardless of the major or specialisation chosen Bachelor of New Media Arts core subjects include ?? Introduction to New Media ?? Digital Toolbox ?? in Perspective Arts ?? Artist, Environment Art, ?? Creative Industries ?? Connecting the Creative Arts ?? Reflective Practitioner The ?? Professional Practice In addition to core subjects, students complete subjects required for the chosen major plus electives.
facilitator; new media performance artist; production assistant; and festival and events coordinator. A selection of subjects for this major include ?? Acting and Improvisation ?? Acting for Camera ?? Writing for Theatre and Film ?? Contemporary Theatre Production ?? Performance in Context ?? Directing Project
illustrating; and individual arts practice. A selection of subjects for this major include ?? Drawing Principles and Practices ?? Illustration ?? Drawing and the Spatial ?? Image and Text ?? Drawing Folio
content and production; exhibition displays; advertising; digital media; electronic publishing; sales and marketing activities; staff training and development and educational technology; corporate reporting and image making; and online information management and communication. A selection of subjects for this major include ?? Design for Media Communication ?? Introduction to Web Design ?? and Dynamic Typography Still ?? Interactive Media Design ?? Time Based Media ?? Information and Publication Design
Media Design
Course highlights Highlights include 24-hour access to state-of-the-art software and hardware facilities in the Creative Arts labs, guest lectures by industry experts, projects involving community groups and the opportunity to participate in realworld projects. Often held in the style of a student competition, such projects present the opportunity to experience professional practice while being at university. Career opportunities Graduates will have the design and technical skills to pursue positions with organisations involved in: multimedia design; web design; e-commerce applications; design for mobile devices; interface design creation; interactive content creation; information design; graphic design work; independent art studio work; film making and animation production; commercials for film and television; magazine-
Illustration and Visual Media
Course highlights The Illustration and Visual Media major has a strong focus on drawing and extends theory and traditional hands-on practices to digital formats. Highlights in this major include practical workshops in: charcoal, pencil, pen, brushwork, silverpoint, gilding, tempera, gouache, watercolour and digital software techniques. Career opportunities Graduates will have a diversity of skills and will be sought after in the growing digital visual arts workplace. Career opportunities include: multimedia designer for web, electronic games and mobile technologies; media industry specialist; digital advertising production; design and layout for print; book and magazine
Contemporary Theatre
Cour se highlights Highlights in the Contemporary Theatre major include guest lectures by industry experts from Full Throttle Theatre Company, stage, radio, television and film writers, directors and designers. Students are acting for stage and screen with writing, directing, and designing new media experiences. Career opportunities Graduates will have a diversity of skills and will be sought after in the growing digital media workplace. Career opportunities are broad and include: theatre performer; screen performer; voice-over performer; street performance artist; community performance artist; role-play entrepreneur; workshop
Music and Sound Media
Course highlights Course highlights include access to a state-of-the-art recording studio, hardware and software to support sound development and exploration, and the opportunity to work across a range of media and creative projects where music and sound are integral elements. Guest lectures and industry projects are also highlights during the study of this major. Career opportunities Graduates will have the creative and technical skills to pursue positions within: music and recording studios;
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