2009 Undergraduate Courses

2009 Postgraduate Courses

Bachelor of Creative Arts

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Creative Arts

Abbreviation:

BCA

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Creative Arts

Duration:

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

144

Delivery Mode:

Mostly face-to-face

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

840

UAC Codes:

Specified for each major

CRICOS Code:

001709K

Overview

The Bachelor of Creative Arts is a three-year full-time course made up of a combination of theory and practical work in a major study area.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate their ability (in both theory and artistic practice) to meet the criteria for a proposed major as determined by an interview or audition. No applications (whether made via the UAC or directly to UOW) will be considered unless the student has completed and submitted a Creative Arts application by the advertised deadline. A late fee of $50 will apply for applications submitted after the closing date. Portfolio and/or audition requirements are specified below for each major. International applications may be submitted anytime throughout the year for commencement in the next academic year.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing arrangements for the Bachelor of Creative Arts are currently under review. Students seeking advanced standing are advised to contact the Faculty of Creative Arts office or Uni Advice for further details. 

Course Requirements

The BCA degree requires 3 years of full-time study or part-time equivalent and the completion of subjects to the value of 144 credit points. Students enrolling in the BCA are required to complete either:

    1.

    a. 108 credit points of core subjects in the major (36 credit points each at 100, 200 and 300 level); and

    b. 36 credit points of elective subjects of which no more than 18 credit points may be taken at 100 level.

    OR

    2. 144 credit points of core subjects in the Visual Arts and Graphic Design major.

    Students must achieve a clear Pass in the core 300-level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Creative Arts (BCA).

Electives

A limited range of electives is offered by the Faculty of Creative Arts. However, students are encouraged to take advantage of the full range of subjects available within the University. The core subjects focus on practice, in conjunction with a study of the history and theory of the discipline.

Honours

A fourth year is available at Honours level for outstanding students.

Major Study Areas

Minor Study Areas

Last reviewed: 29 June, 2009