Bachelor of Media Arts
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start date
February
July
Campus
Magill
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Program Code
MBMA
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
058520G
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:
Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required
OR
- Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
- Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
- Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements
- Completed the University College Foundation Studies program
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Admission Requirements by Country
Bangladesh HSC 3.5 Canada High School (OSSD) 60 Eynesbury FSP 310 German Abitur 3.3 India (best 4) 60 Kenya KCSE (average) B Malaysia STPM (best 3) 6 Malaysia UEC 32 Norway GPA 3 Pakistan HSSC 75 Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) 6 Sweden GPA 13 UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board 6 USA SAT (2400) 1500 Vietnam 7 Australia 65 IB (best 6) 26 Nepal HSEB 60 HKDSE 16
Aim
The Bachelor of Media Arts degree qualifies individuals who apply vocationally relevant skills and knowledge within a broad cultural education to undertake professional work in the media arts industries and related fields. Majors can be chosen from Animation, Digital Design, Drama, Film and Television , Interactive Multimedia , Music Media, Performing Arts and Web Development. Opportunities for further learning for Bachelor of Media Arts degree graduates are available at the Bachelor Honours and Doctoral level.
Content & Structure
Graduates of the Bachelor of Media Arts degree will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts within a major discipline of Media Arts, and a second sub-major discipline, as a basis for independent lifelong learning.
Students complete one Media Arts Major selected from:
Interactive Multimedia major
Digital Design major
Web Development major
Animation major
Film and Television major
Drama major
Music Media major
Performing Arts major
| Course name | Area and cat no. | Units | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FIRST YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Ideas, Innovation and Communication | COMM 1060 | 4.5 | Note(s): 6 | |
| Common Core Option | 4.5 | Note(s): 7 | ||
| Major 1 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,6 | Rule(s): 1,2 | |
| Sub-major 1 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Common Core Option | 4.5 | Note(s): 7 | ||
| Intercultural Communication | LANG 1054 | 4.5 | Note(s): 6 | |
| Major 2 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,6 | Rule(s): 1,2 | |
| Sub-major 2 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | ||
SECOND YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Major 3 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,6 | Rule(s): 1,2 | |
| Major 4 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,6 | Rule(s): 1,2 | |
| Sub-major 3 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | ||
| Free Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Major 5 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,6 | Rule(s): 1,2 | |
| Major 6 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,6 | Rule(s): 1,2 | |
| Sub-major 4 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | ||
| Elective 1 | 4.5 | Note(s): 3 | ||
THIRD YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Major 7 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,6 | Rule(s): 1,2 | |
| Sub-major 5 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | ||
| Elective 2 | 4.5 | Note(s): 3 | ||
| Elective 3 | 4.5 | Note(s): 3 | ||
| OR | ||||
| Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians | COMM 2060 | 4.5 | Note(s): 4 | |
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Major 8 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,6 | Rule(s): 1,2 | |
| Sub-major 6 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | ||
| Elective 4 | 4.5 | Note(s): 3 | ||
| Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians | COMM 2060 | 4.5 | Note(s): 4 | |
| OR | ||||
| Elective 5 | 4.5 | Note(s): 4 | ||
| COMMON CORE OPTIONS | Note(s): 7 | |||
| Introduction to Digital Media | INFT 1014 | 4.5 | ||
| Communication and Media | COMM 1006 | 4.5 | ||
| Effective Communication | PERF 1001 | 4.5 | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | INFT 1014 | 4.5 | ||
| MEDIA ARTS MAJORS | ||||
| Students select one of the following majors: | ||||
| ANIMATION MAJOR | ||||
| Design Language in Media Arts | INFT 1019 | 4.5 | ||
| Introduction to CGI | COMM 1067 | 4.5 | ||
| Narrative Animation | COMM 2083 | 4.5 | ||
| Documentary Film | COMM 2081 | 4.5 | ||
| Introduction to Film and Television | INFT 1015 | 4.5 | ||
| Or | ||||
| Creative Production | COMM 3065 | 4.5 | ||
| Visual Effects | COMM 3068 | 4.5 | ||
| Experimental Studio | COMM 3066 | 4.5 | ||
| Internship or Project | COMM 3063 | 4.5 | ||
| DIGITAL DESIGN MAJOR | ||||
| Design Language in Media Arts | INFT 1019 | 4.5 | ||
| Or | ||||
| Introduction to Digital Media | INFT 1014 | 4.5 | ||
| Desktop Publishing for Business | INFS 2032 | 4.5 | ||
| Design for Digital Technologies | COMM 2080 | 4.5 | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication | COMM 1065 | 4.5 | ||
| Digital Design Essentials | COMM 1066 | 4.5 | ||
| Interactive Web Design | COMM 2082 | 4.5 | ||
| Advanced Web Design | GRAP 3012 | 4.5 | ||
| Internship or Project | COMM 3063 | 4.5 | ||
| DRAMA MAJOR | ||||
| Stage Performance | PERF 1011 | 4.5 | ||
| Music Performance | PERF 1010 | 4.5 | ||
| Drama Major Option - Select 6 (27 units) | ||||
| Digital Performance | PERF 2014 | 4.5 | ||
| Cabaret: Context and Practice | PERF 2013 | 4.5 | ||
| Writing Drama for Theatre and Film | PERF 2015 | 4.5 | ||
| Live Performance Production | PERF 3002 | 4.5 | ||
| Experimental Studio | COMM 3066 | 4.5 | ||
| Industry and Practice | PERF 3006 | 4.5 | ||
| Creative Production | COMM 3065 | 4.5 | ||
| FILM AND TELEVISION MAJOR | ||||
| Introduction to Film and Television | INFT 1015 | 4.5 | ||
| Documentary Film | COMM 2081 | 4.5 | ||
| Narrative Film | COMM 2084 | 4.5 | ||
| Writing Drama for Theatre and Film | PERF 2015 | 4.5 | ||
| Digital Performance | PERF 2014 | 4.5 | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media | INFT 1014 | 4.5 | ||
| Film and Television Option - Select 2 courses (9 units) | ||||
| Industry and Practice | PERF 3006 | 4.5 | ||
| Internship or Project | COMM 3063 | 4.5 | ||
| Experimental Studio | COMM 3066 | 4.5 | ||
| Creative Production | COMM 3065 | 4.5 | ||
| INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA MAJOR | ||||
| Design Language in Media Arts | INFT 1019 | 4.5 | ||
| Or | ||||
| Introduction to Digital Media | INFT 1014 | 4.5 | ||
| Introduction to Film and Television | INFT 1015 | 4.5 | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication | COMM 1065 | 4.5 | ||
| Narrative Animation | COMM 2083 | 4.5 | ||
| Digital Design Essentials | COMM 1066 | 4.5 | ||
| Or | ||||
| Documentary Film | COMM 2081 | 4.5 | ||
| Music Performance | PERF 1010 | 4.5 | ||
| Interactive Web Design | COMM 2082 | 4.5 | ||
| Experimental Studio | COMM 3066 | 4.5 | ||
| MUSIC MEDIA MAJOR | ||||
| Stage Performance | PERF 1011 | 4.5 | ||
| Music Performance | PERF 1010 | 4.5 | ||
| Music Genres | PERF 2016 | 4.5 | ||
| Music Media Option - Select 5 courses (22.5 units)) | ||||
| Digital Performance | PERF 2014 | 4.5 | ||
| Writing Drama for Theatre and Film | PERF 2015 | 4.5 | ||
| Experimental Studio | COMM 3066 | 4.5 | ||
| Live Performance Production | PERF 3002 | 4.5 | ||
| Creative Production | COMM 3065 | 4.5 | ||
| World Music Theatre | PERF 3007 | 4.5 | ||
| Industry and Practice | PERF 3006 | 4.5 | ||
| WEB DEVELOPMENT MAJOR | ||||
| Design Language in Media Arts | INFT 1019 | 4.5 | ||
| Or | ||||
| Introduction to Digital Media | INFT 1014 | 4.5 | ||
| Design for Digital Technologies | COMM 2080 | 4.5 | ||
| Professional and Technical Communication | COMM 1065 | 4.5 | ||
| Interactive Web Design | COMM 2082 | 4.5 | ||
| Digital Design Essentials | COMM 1066 | 4.5 | ||
| Advanced Web Design | GRAP 3012 | 4.5 | ||
| Web Dev. Major Option - Select 2 (9 units) | ||||
| Experimental Studio | COMM 3066 | 4.5 | ||
| Narrative Animation | COMM 2083 | 4.5 | ||
| Visual Effects | COMM 3068 | 4.5 | ||
| Industry and Practice | PERF 3006 | 4.5 | ||
| Internship or Project | COMM 3063 | 4.5 | ||
| Creative Production | COMM 3065 | 4.5 |
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Majors, Sub-majors & Minors
Students select one of the Media Arts Majors listed.
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Rules & notes
Rules
1. The Bachelor of Media Arts is equivalent to three years of full-time study or 108 units. The program includes studies in Common Core courses, a major, a sub-major, a course in Indigenous Australian studies and electives.
2. In order to complete a Bachelor of Media Arts with a specialisation, students must complete 4 Common Core courses; 8 major courses from the media arts major in the area of specialisation; 6 sub-major courses; 5 elective courses and 1 course in Indigenous Australian Studies.
3. Some of the listed Common Core options may already be available to students within their professional major, sub-major, minor or professional specialisation. Students will then be required to choose a different Common Core option from the above list.
Notes
1. A major is a stream of related courses which comprises 36 units, normally eight courses, requiring two courses at level one (introductory), three courses at level two (intermediate) and three courses at level three (advanced). Available Majors in the Bachelor of Media Arts are: Interactive Multimedia, Digital Design, Web Development, Animation, Film and Television, Drama and Music Media. Students are advised to check course prerequisites and corequisites prior to selection of courses.
2. A sub-major is a stream of related courses which comprises 27 units, normally six courses requiring two courses at level one (introductory), two courses at level two (intermediate) and two courses at level three (advanced). . Students can choose from a wide range of disciplines detailed in Majors, Sub-majors, Minors. Students should note that not all sub-majors are available on each campus, but may enrol in a sub-major on any campus. Students who choose a language or any other discipline requiring sequential enrolment will need to seek enrolment advice from the Program Director.
3. All students complete four 4.5 unit Electives, unless directed to do English as a Foreign Language as their elective area. See undergraduate elective courses.
4. All students, other than International students and students who have elected to complete either a sub-major or elective in Indigenous Studies, must complete the course COMM 2060 Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians. International students and students who have elected to complete either a sub-major or elective in Indigenous Studies will study five Electives.
5. All students complete at least one Free Elective as part of their undergraduate program. See undergraduate elective courses.
6. A Common Core course is one available to students enrolled in most undergraduate programs offered within the School of Communication, International Studies and Languages
7. Students select two of the Common Core Option courses listed in the above schedule.
