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Congratulations on gaining a place in the Bachelor of Digial Media program! Amanda Skinner, a graduate of the Bachelor of Digital Media degree, has designed this publication to help you be successful in your studies.

A hallmark of our graduate success is the professionalism developed by our students during their studies. I’m sure you already recognise how important it is to be well prepared and how this makes us more effective and confident.

The College has a proud history and we value students who engage fully with their learning. By being a student of the Queensland College of Art (QCA), you have become a member of a creative community that began in 1881 and you are joining internationally successful QCA Alumni.

Enjoy your studies and work towards success!

Regards and best wishes

Earl BridgerDeputy Director, Gold Coast

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This booklet will provide you with full details of the structure of the Bachelor of Digital Media, together with important administration information to assist and guide you over the coming years.

Please retain this booklet as a valuable reference source for the duration of your degree program.

Please ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT as this is the only way we can get important information to you. If you have another email account already set up, you can forward your student email account to your private email account. Please contact Student Administration to find out how to do this.

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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Digital Media (BDigitalMe), a student must acquire 240CP (Credit Points) as prescribed below:

Gain 60CP for the core courses Gain 60CP for the studio foundation courses Gain 60CP for a studio major from the following list: 3-Dimensional Design Digital Design ePhotojournalism Fine Art Graphic Design Gain 60CP for an elective major or 60CP for two 30CP areas of specialization (these may be taken from other QCA programs or from other Schools within the University providing that prerequisites are satisfied) Gain no more than 120CP for courses at first year level Gain a minimum of 40CP for courses at third year level Gain no more than 30CP (of the total 160CP for second and third year courses) in which a grade of Pass Conceded has been attained (a grade of Pass Conceded for a course which is a prerequisite for a later course is not regarded as sufficient for meeting the prerequisite requirements).

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A general condition to be elgible for Postgraduate (PG) and Research Higher Degree (RHD) programs is that you must successfully complete an Honours program. However, there are specific requirements relating to each major area of study. You will need to check what these requirements are on the Griffith University website under Our Degrees and Courses, subheading Visual and Creative Arts and then a further subheading of your major area. To be eligible for an Honours program you must have attained a grade point average of 5 or above in your chosen studio major studies. Again, major areas differ in their requirements and you should check what they are on the same website as for PG and RHD programs.

For more information, go towww.griffith.edu.au > Our Degrees and Courses > Visual and Creative Arts > Digital Media.

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It will enable you to take advantage of the huge growth in professional creative opportunities internationally, nationally and on the Gold Coast. It offers you rich opportunities to broaden and improve your employment prospects through cross-study and specialisation in a studio award major. You have the flexibility to undertake a studio award major within this degree and to choose an elective major or specialisation from another area of the degree or from other Schools or faculties— thereby completing a double major degree.

The following degree options are available at the Gold Coast campus:

3-Dimensional Design Digital Design ePhotojournalism Fine Art or Graphic Design

In 1st year, you will study core courses that address basic skills and knowledge as well as undertaking a studio foundation component in which you will become competent in the basic skills of your studio award major.

In years 2 and 3, you will become professionally competent in your studio award major area, as well as having the flexibility to choose an elective major in another area. By doing so, you will complete a double major which will broaden your experience in the degree and also within the University environment.

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The University’s Undergraduate Admission policy will apply.

Griffith University awards credit for prior learning. Prior learning may relate to previous study taken at Griffith, another University, Training Organisation or TAFE. Students can apply to gain credit for prior learning by lodging a Credit Transfer Application form.

To assist with your application, Griffith’s Credit Precedent database gives you a guide to what credit you may be entitled to, by listing equivalent courses in which the University has awarded credit previously.This publication should be used as a guide only.

For more information, go to:www.griffith.edu.au/admissions/credit-transfer-articulation

English language requirements apply to international applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. There are minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to all programs. If you do not meet the University’s specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith University English Language Institute (GUELI) to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. The GUELI offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.

Comprehensive University approved information on the Bachelor of Digital Media and courses can be found by following the prompts at www.griffith.edu.au > Current Students > Programs and Courses > Visual and Creative Arts > Digital, Visual Media > Bachelor of Digital Media > Program Structure.

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Major Options 3D Design Digital Design ePhotojournalism Fine Art Graphic Design

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Art Theory 60 30 GC SBCommunication Design 60 30 SBContemporary Australian Indiginous Art 30 GC SBDigital Design 60 30Digital Imaging 60 SBDigital Imaging - Motion Graphics 30 SBDigital Imaging - Web 30 SB3D Design 60 30 GCDrawing 30 GCePhotojournalism 60 30 GCFine Art 60 30 GC SBFurniture & Fabrication 30 GCGames Design 30 GCGraphic Design 60 30Interior Design 60 30 SB

Jewellery & Small Objects 60 30 SBMarketing 60 GCPhotography 60 30 SBProduct Design 60 30 SBPublication & Editorship (ePhoto students only) 60 30 GCText Journalism (ePhoto students only) 60 30 GC

For more information on electives, go to www.griffith.edu.au > Current Students > Managing your studies - Programs and Courses > Visual and Creative Arts > Digital, Visual Media > Bachelor of Visual Media > Program Structure

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