Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns

Program summary

QTAC code: 011071
OP/Rank for 2006 entry: OP-18 / Rank-59
Award abbreviation: BA(CBAD)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English
CRICOS code: 041909D

New students: selecting courses for 2006

Program overview

If you are interested in building a career in one of the many fields of computer-based visual design and communication then this industry-oriented program is for you.

The Bachelor of Arts (Computer-Based Art and Design) offers practical and theoretical studies in graphic design, electronic media design (web and multimedia), digital publishing, visual communication and advertising.

The program offers the flexibility to combine study in computer-based art and design with courses, majors or minors from subject areas such as public relations, communications, creative writing, Australian and cultural studies, marketing or management, giving you a degree with many career paths.

Career opportunities

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 may include advertising, graphic design, information visualisation, interpretive design, multimedia design and development, packaging, publishing, visual communication, and web design.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory courses

2 required courses:
ADN100 Introduction to Computer-Based Art and Design
ADN112 Visualisation and the Digital Image
Plus select 2 introductory courses from another Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences area of study other than Computer-Based Art and Design

Advanced courses

Select 10 advanced courses from Studies in Art and Design:
ADN211 Computer-Based Art and Design: Graphics/Imaging A (Design and Process)
ADN212 Computer-Based Art and Design: Graphics/Imaging B (Design and Context)
ADN213 Computer-Based Art and Design: Graphics/Imaging C (Corporate Identity and Project Management)
ADN214 Computer-Based Art and Design: Graphics/Imaging D (Visual Identity and Exhibition Design)
ADN215 Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media A (Interface Design)
ADN216 Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media B (Multimedia Architecture and Navigation)
ADN217 Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media C (Interactive Media Design)
ADN218 Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media D (Digital Video and Sound)
ADN219 Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media E (Professional Project)
ADN270 Industry Research Project
ADN273 Computer-Based Art and Design: Electronic Media F (Vector Based Web Animation)

Elective courses

Select 8 elective courses, 6 of which may be from the faculties of Business or Science, Health and Education (Note: It is recommended that students choose ADN110 Visual Design and Communication as one of their electives as the course provides a useful range of analytical skills to supplement the content of the advanced ADN courses.)

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 towards more than one major or minor.
4. A maximum of 6 Business or Science, Health and Education courses (72 units) can be included in the BA(CBAD).
5. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors.
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.
9. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.

Enquiries

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259