This program can be tailored to suit personal interests and talents in the creative industries.
Students can choose a study pathway with either two majors, or one major and two minors, and specialise in areas such as creative advertising, creative writing, drama, screen and media and serious games design. Through internships and projects for industry-based clients, students can gain practical experience and professional contacts and build a professional portfolio to graduate with a range of specialist creative industries skills.
Commences Semester 1 2014
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Students can choose a study pathway with either two majors, or one major and two minors, and specialise in areas such as creative advertising, creative writing, drama, screen and media and serious games design. Through internships and projects for industry-based clients, students can gain practical experience and professional contacts and build a professional portfolio to graduate with a range of specialist creative industries skills.
Majors
Creative advertising; creative writing; drama; graphic design; 3D design; e-Media design; marketing; screen and media studies; serious games development.
Career opportunities
Multimedia, video game and digital entertainment design, performance creation, screen and media, creative communications, design, marketing.
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 core course
- Complete 2 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 1 required advanced (200 level) course
- Complete 2 majors or 1 major and 2 minors.
- Complete 4 elective courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including the core course.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Some required introductory courses may count towards some minors.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core course (1)
1 required course:
COR109
Introductory courses (2)
2 required courses:
CMN102
CMN103 Introduction to the Creative Industries
Advanced course (17)
1 required course:
ENT211 Igniting Entrepreneurial Talent
PLUS select 16 courses to complete 2 majors from those listed below or 1 major and 2 minors from those listed below:
Major courses
Creative Advertising
Creative Writing
Drama
Graphic Design
3D Design
e-Media Design
Marketing
Screen and Media Studies
Serious Games Development
Minor courses
Creative Advertising
Creative Writing
Drama
Graphic Design
3D Design
e-Media Design
Marketing
Screen and Media Studies
Serious Games Development
Digital Photographic Practice
Events Management
Entrepreneurship
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses towards the required 288 units. These courses may be selected from the Faculty of Arts and Business or the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.