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CSU’s Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Graphic Design) is tailored in response to the demands of industry and the aspirations of highly motivated students. Diversity underpins the structure of the course with a cross-section of specific subjects covering all aspects of design, advertising and new media, including web and video applications. Students are encouraged to develop creative, theoretical and technical design skills with a focus on aesthetic and professional understanding. The teaching principle we adopt is simple: actively promote all our students to think first, and worry about the technology second.

Students complete a suite of core subjects which provide foundational and contextual knowledge and skills. One third of the degree is made up of specialist graphic design subjects. A minor or elective sequence adds breadth, enabling you to select subjects from another discipline area. Minor studies can be chosen from areas such as acting, advertising, art history, animation and visual effects, design for theatre and television, imagemaking and illustration, sound or television production. The program finishes with a professional capstone subject which prepares students to embark on a career in their chosen area.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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Study for a degree or a concentration in the arts develops and deepens your understanding of your particular artistic interest and enhances your ability to express your own concepts and ideas. You can focus on fine or graphic arts, performing arts, creative writing, media arts, art history or arts management while you explore historical and cultural context, theoretical and philosophical issues and current developments and perspectives related to art. Your studies will help refine your research skills, your artistic technique and your ability to form and communicate ideas, images and critical judgments. Together with a faculty mentor, you create a program to meet your specific needs and goals.

Students who study the arts can:
increase their skills and techniques as fine/visual or performing artists
prepare for graduate school
advance in their current occupations in the arts world
teach
work in museums or galleries
become a graphic designer
work in media
work in film
become an art therapist
manage arts organizations.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to become designers and developers within the creative industries by allowing them to specialise in web development and design or new media design. Additional elective units are available from related areas in communication design or contemporary music are also encouraged. The course focuses on high-end technologies, software and theories to enable students to become multi-skilled professionals and creative graduates in areas such as animation, video production, communication, interactive design, graphic design, digital media, film, television, gaming, music, sound and web design.

The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (New Media Design) is part of a suite of professional creative courses for the cultural industries available through Charles Darwin University which enables students to also take suites of study from the creative study options in music, visual arts and communications. Within each of these discipline pathways, there are alternative study plans that allow a student to explore a particular strength. Opportunities to develop and apply creative industries skills and knowledge are facilitated by an emphasis on seeking solutions for a range of real world projects and challenges.

Entry Requirements

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Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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This course will be of interest to students wishing to combine the key attributes of information technology and new media design (web development), particularly those wishing to seek creative careers in the entertainment industries of games development, digital film, animation, sound design and web-based creative applications.

Creative arts applications are combined with the latest IT techniques and technologies to equip students to satisfy current industry demands while being prepared to shape future industry developments. The course is also designed to attract mature-age students considering a change of career or who are interested in being creative and knowledgeable in the new media and technology industries.

Career opportunities exist in the areas of web design, software development, interactive design, graphic design, digital media, film, television, gaming and music. Study opportunities are also provided to assist students to undertake sought-after industry training modules, including Cisco (internal students) and Microsoft (internal and external students).

Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (New Media Design) and the Bachelor of Information Technology.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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Develop your professional skills as an graphic designer

Work with design professionals of international standing

Work in professional and industrial contexts

Develop research skills.

Run by the School of Creative Arts, MA Graphic Design Programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the cutting-edge of graphic design and related disciplines. It helps you develop your creative potential as a practitioner and provides you with the professional and entrepreneurial skills to work in your field.

Visual communication and the graphic image are increasingly important in the global information economy. We encourage you to adopt a creative, enquiring and critical approach to the graphic image and its uses in contemporary practice.

The course helps you acquire a wide range of advanced skills from traditional craft processes to digital image making.

You will be encouraged to experiment and explore possibilities of the graphic image and its uses. The course explores graphic design in both a web-based and print formats. Particular attention is also given to professional practice and entrepreneurialism, helping you acquire the skills required to practice in the creative and cultural industries. This course will also provide you with the skills needed to work as a freelance practitioner.

Our staff are experienced in research, industry and professional practice. You will also benefit from contributions from visiting designers and design professionals, as well as from involvement with our international exhibitions programme. We also have close links with a wide range of industry partners and contributes to major national and international events in the industry.

This course would be of interest to graphic designers, information and exhibition designers, illustrators and fine artists keen to expand their portfolio of skills.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate recent relevant education or experience in one of the fields or a related field, and have an ability to communicate effectively both in their chosen media and written and spoken English. Accreditation of professional experience may be possible for practitioners without a first degree.

English language requirements
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All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

GCSE English language grade A-C

IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted.

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