raffles course guide 2016

COURSE GUIDE2016

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FASHION DESIGN FASHION MARKETING

ANIMATION MULTIMEDIA DESIGN

CAMPUS & PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

PHOTOGRAPHY GAMES DESIGN

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN

CERT IVNEW MEDIA &DIGITAL FILM

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is for the dreamer who wants to work in an environment that is full of colour, light and beautiful pieces. It is ideal for an individual who spends time sketching designs on mannequins, designing patterns of pastels or bold prints and loves the sound of a thrumming sewing machine and rows of coat hangers clinging with eye-catching garments. You’re religiously keeping up to date with global fashion trends and styles and have an eye for beauty and aesthetic detail. You’re up for spending long hours bent over sewing machines, and you’re not afraid to get your hands pricked with needles.

What you’ll learn throughout this course is how to work in a hands-on environment, developing both high end couture garments as well as ready to wear pieces. You will be taught how to think conceptually and create your designs using both digital and manual tools and

techniques. By the end of your degree you will master the

process of garment-making - from concept to catwalk!

INDUSTRY EVENTS AND PERKS

In your third year of study you will begin work on your final collection, this is where you pull together all of your work from the previous 2 years and bring to life your dreams. As a graduating student, you will be able to present your final range to industry professionals and the wider public at Raffles’ annual live fashion show.

Furthermore, 8 lucky students are hand selected each year to showcase their designs on the international stage at China Graduate Fashion Week!

But wait, there is more… Raffles College is the only private education provider to showcase its graduates work at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. It doesn’t get much more real-life than that!

CAREERS y Fashion Designer y Production Coordinator y Pattern Maker y Fashion Illustrator y Fashion Stylist y Design Room Coordinator y Product Developer y Production Manager y Textile Designer y Fashion Buyer

B A C H E L O R O F D E S I G NM A J O R I N G I N FA S H I O N D E S I G NDEPARTMENT OF DESIGN 3 years full time (6 Semesters) / part time equivalent 2 years for Associate Degree of Design Assessments: essays, group projects, research projects, presentations

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3Semester 1 y Computing for Design y Fashion Design Studio 1 y Ideas and Thoughts y Drawing, Design Principles and Colour

Theory

Semester 2 y 20th Century Design and Culture

y Applied Graphics and Imaging

y Fashion, Design Studio 2 y Fashion, Design Studio 3

Semester 3 y Sustainable Design y Pattern Design Systems 1 y Fashion Past and Present

y Elective

Semester 4 y Fashion, Design Studio 4 y Pattern Design Systems 2 y Design and Subculture y Elective

Semester 5 y Brand Management y Fashion, Design Studio 5 y Design and Business Management

y Internship Preparation

y Self Promotion

Semester 6 y Internship y Major Project y Design Business and Law

y Drawing y Mens Tailoring y Draping y Couture Techniques y Photography for Designers

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STUDENT WORK JOELYN EDENTON & JENNYFER AGUIRRE

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Your dream workplace is colourful, light-filled, full of beautiful things: sketches of mannequins dressed in floaty pastels or bold patterns or tailored crisp monochrome, the thrum of sewing machines, rows of hangers holding clothes of your creation – there, soft silk meets cool leather meets fine, hand-stitched embroidery. Discover a career in couture with fashion design at Raffles.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS FASHION DESIGN COURSEWork hands-on and develop designs for both ready-to-wear and haute couture collections, using digital and manual tools and techniques. We prepare you for an industry that’s demanding that you’re multi-skilled in these areas. You’ll explore the garment-making process in full, building technical know-how in every stage, from concept to stitching, catwalk to selling. You’ll work with your collections through production and marketing – and showcase them at our end-of-year fashion show.

FASHION DESIGN IS FOR YOU IF…You get thrills running your hand over quality textiles, dream in vibrant colour, and keep up to date with global fashion trends and styles religiously. You’re creative, and you’ve got an eye for beauty and aesthetic detail. You’re up for spending long hours bent over sewing machines, and you’re not afraid to get your hands pricked with needles.

WHY CHOOSE RAFFLES FOR YOUR FASHION DESIGN COURSE?You’ll work in small groups on presentations that simulate real-world professional environments, and develop a portfolio to help you land an exciting first job. And, of course, the jewel in the crown is Raffles’ annual live fashion show at Carriageworks, Redfern. You’ll get to present your final range to fashion industry professionals and the wider public. Plus, eight lucky students are selected each year to showcase their designs on the international stage at China Graduate Fashion Week. Raffles College is the first and only international institute to take part in this prestigious event. We’re also the only private education provider to showcase its graduates work at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. It doesn’t get much more real-life than that.

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CAREERS• Fashion designer• Production coordinator • Pattern maker • Fashion illustrator • Fashion stylist • Design room coordinator• Product developer• Production manager • Textile designer • Fashion buyerF

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This course is for the fashionista who gets excited by large fashion brands, up and coming designers and fashion icons. This individual spends majority of their time reblogging, tweeting and instagramming all their latest (and the worlds) fashion trends. Fashion is what you live and breathe for, though the thought of creating a garments potentially scares you. You, instead, vision yourself as the one who forecasts the fashion trends before they even hit the stage and streets or would love to see your name next to the word ‘stylist’ in a Vogue magazine. You have an eye for style, though you are aware that clothing needs more than just nice detailing to sell.

Raffles College will teach you the fundamental skills that you need to work in the fashion industry, which includes branding, management, buying, styling and digital marketing. With this new skillset, by your third year you will be able take designer collections from the studio through the whole selling process which includes; the wholesale showroom and retail outlets. Executing branding and advertising strategies will be essential when you begin developing your major project (in your third year). You will create a business plan and marketing strategy of your choice, which will incorporate your presentation skills enabling you to pitch your ideas to both lectures and industry guests!

INDUSTRY EVENTS & PERKS

Our Fashion Marketing students have many opportunities to participate in industry events such as ‘RAGTRADER LIVE’. We are always approached by industry partners and more, wanting to collaborate with Raffles Fashion Marketing students.

CAREERS y Fashion Merchandiser y Fashion Marketer y Fashion Buyer y Stylist y Creative Director y Fashion Journalist y Brand Manager y Public Relations Manager y Retail Manager y Visual Merchandiser y Digital Marketer y Event Manager

B A C H E L O R O F D E S I G NM A J O R I N G I N FA S H I O N M A R K E T I N GDEPARTMENT OF DESIGN 3 years full time (6 Semesters) / part time equivalent 2 years for Associate Degree of Design Assessments: essays, group projects, research projects, presentations

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Semester 1• ComputingforDesign• FashionDesignStudio1• IdeasandThoughts• Drawing,DesignPrinciplesandColourTheory

Semester 2• 20thCenturyDesignandCulture

• AppliedGraphicsandImaging

• Fashion,DesignStudio2• Fashion,DesignStudio3

Semester 3• SustainableDesign• PatternDesignSystems1• FashionPastandPresent• Elective

Semester 4• Fashion,DesignStudio4• PatternDesignSystems1• DesignandSubculture• ElectiveandCulture

Semester 5• BrandManagement• Fashion,DesignStudio5• DesignandBusiness• Management• DesignBusinessandLaw

• InternshipPreparation• SelfPromotion

Semester 6• Internship• MajorProject

• DrawingMensTailoring

• Draping• CoutureTechniques• PhotographyforDesigners

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3Semester 1 y Ideas and Thought y Computing for Design y Introduction to Fashion Marketing

y Drawing, Design Principles and Colour Theory

Semester 2 y Applied Graphics and Imaging

y Fashion Communication y Sustainable Design y 20th Century Design and Culture

Semester 3 y Styling y Design and Subculture y Fashion Journalism

y Elective

Semester 4 y E-Fashion y Digital Strategies for Fashion Marketing

y Elective y Elective

Semester 5 y Brand Management y Social Psychology of Fashion

y Design, Business and Law y Internship Preparation

y Self Promotion

Semester 6 y Internship y Major Project

y Fashion Buying y Fashion Merchandising y Styling 2 y Photography for Designers y Drawing y Small Business Management


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COURSE OVERVIEW This course expands the students’ understanding of the discipline of interior design. Focusing on the relationship of the human being in a space that needs to function on both aesthetic and functional levels that eventually provides a sense of place. If you are a person that finds yourself excited about entering certain spaces, and you are aware of the materials, lighting, and spatial composition within a building, this course will build upon your interest and provide you with a solid professional education. You will understand the relationship between technological issues and design needs, and how this relationship impacts the architecture, engineering, services and construction of the space.

Before starting any interior project, you need to have an understanding of the space you will be working with and the needs and necessities of the people using the space. We will teach you everything you need to know. We will start from the fundamentals essentials – space allocation, building services, traffic flow, furniture, fixtures and surface finishes. You will complete practical projects that will ensure you develop a strong skillset in the industry program Archicad. We will also teach you how theories can underpin the understanding and articulation of design ideas and concepts. You will regularly practice your presentation skills to ‘clients’ to help refine and apply your new skills and techniques to real-life situations!

INDUSTRY EVENTS & PERKS As part of finishing your degree with Raffles College, we will host a graduate showcase where your major project (an industry level portfolio) will be on display in an exhibition style format. Raffles invites industry and media guests to the exhibition and you have the opportunity to sell yourself to these individuals.

CAREERS y Interior Designer y Design Consultant

FIELDS y Residential (houses and units ) y Hospitality venues such as hotels, resorts, bars and restaurants

y Exhibition spaces including museums and trade shows y Retail Outlets y Public Space y Commercial Office Space

B A C H E L O R O F D E S I G NM A J O R I N G I N I N T E R I O R D E S I G NDEPARTMENT OF DESIGN 3 years full time (6 Semesters) / part time equivalent 2 years for Associate Degree of Design Assessments: essays, group projects, research projects, presentations



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Semester 1 y Interior Design Studio y Computing for Design y Ideas and Thought y Drawing, Design Principles and Colour

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Semester 2 y Interior Design Materials and Technologies

y Computer Aided Drawing y 20th Century Design and Culture

y Interior Design Past and Present

Semester 3 y Sustainable Design y Residential Interiors y CAD for Interior Design

y Elective

Semester 4 y Commercial Interior Design

y Building Materials and Technology

y Design and Subculture y Elective

Semester 5 y Design, Business and Law y Architectural Drawing and Digital Interiors

y Design and Business Management

y Public Space Design y Internship Preparation

y Self Promotion


y Furniture Design y Exhibition Design y Interior Design Lighting y Photography for Designers y Drawing

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Fancy yourself a visual person who enjoys problem solving? Do you enjoy communicating through images? This course is for the individual who has an inquisitive mind and is creatively driven. You understand the importance of carefully arranging typography, colours and images. The next step is identifying and developing your unique creative personality and building your practical skillset that can be applied in the real world. Most importantly you will need to be curious, have passion, diligence and stamina to succeed as a graphic designer.

Throughout this course, you will become a strategically-driven thinker and will begin to discover the multilayered creative process which is essential for design. This course teaches you the practical skills and imparts inspiring ideas that will supply you with a solid foundation for delving into a wide variety of graphic design areas including; corporate identity, advertising, editorial design, packaging and interface design. Not only will you develop your design skills, but you will learn vital presentation skills that will help you become a master of visual communication. All of this is conducted in an open minded environment that encourages collaboration and the sharing of ideas. This will allow you to graduate with confidence in your skills as well as your ability to creatively problem solve and develop ideas.


As part of finishing your degree with Raffles College, we will host a graduate showcase where your major project (an industry level portfolio) will be on display in an exhibition style format. Raffles invites industry and media guests to the exhibition and you have the opportunity to sell yourself to these individuals.

CAREERS y Graphic Designer y Art Director y Editorial Designer y Illustrator y Typographer y UI/UX Designer y Brand and Packaging Designer y Creative Director

B A C H E L O R O F D E S I G NM A J O R I N G I N G R A P H I C D E S I G N DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND VISUAL ARTS 3 years full time (6 Semesters) / part time equivalent 2 years for Associate Degree of Design Assessments: essays, group projects, research projects, presentations



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YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3Semester 1 y Graphic Design and Typography

y Computing for Design y Drawing, Design Principles and Colour Theory

y Ideas and Thought

Semester 2 y Visual Language Past and Present

y Applied Graphics and Imaging

y Graphic Design and Multimedia

y 20th Century Design and Culture

Semester 3 y Sustainable Design y Visual Communication and Imaging

y Print Media and Graphic Design

y Elective

Semester 4 y Integrated Visual Systems y Design and Subculture y Design and Print Management

y Elective

Semester 5 y Graphic Design for Branding and Packaging

y Design, Business and Law y Graphic Design and Social Awareness

y Design and Business Management


y Self Promotion


y Concept Development for Graphic Designers

y Advanced Editorial Design y Drawing for Communication

y Graphic Construction y Photography for Designers

y Drawing


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COURSE OVERVIEW Have you always imagined fantastical new worlds, filled with characters, creatures, monsters and superheroes? Do you read comics, watch the latest anime and draw everything you see? This course is for the dreamers out there who have their heads in clouds, and hands on their pencils busily sketching, painting, and modelling their ideas. There is no limit to the imagination, and in animation you can bring your ideas to life.

This course teaches you how to turn your imagination and the worlds you’ve only dreamed of into reality. Learn how to imbue your work with emotion, movement, and powerful stories. You will master the art of 2D and 3D animation using the latest tools and software, engage with acting techniques to help you understand emotions and intentions; and you will learn to become a much stronger illustrator no matter what level you’re at. You’ll learn character design, storyboarding and concept art which will help you bring those heroes, villains, creatures and worlds in your head to life. Animation is about exploring ideas, experimenting with styles and techniques, and immersing yourself in storytelling. The environment you’re in is inspiring as you will be collaborating with other like-minded animators as well as people in other disciplines. Ultimately you’ll graduate with creative skills that will allow you to work across industries.

INDUSTRY EVENTS & PERKS All Animation students get a chance to engage with industry in events that are hosted in Raffles as well as outside. Internship Programs are also a big part of the course, and students have partaken in a mixture of animated productions as well as live action ones, and occasionally a small number of lucky students get to work on feature films! As part of finishing your degree with Raffles College, we will host a graduate showcase where your major project (an industry level portfolio) will be on display in an exhibition style format, which the industry are invited to attend.

CAREERS y Animator y Concept Artist y Illustrator y Animation Director y Storyboard Artist y 3D Modeller y Motion Graphics Artist y Character Designer y Environmental Artist

B A C H E L O R O F A RT S ( V I S U A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N )M A J O R I N G I N A N I M AT I O NDEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND VISUAL ARTS 3 years full time (6 Semesters) / part time equivalent 2 years for Associate Degree of Arts (Visual Communication) Assessments: essays, group projects, research projects, presentations

INDUSTRIES y Television y Advertising y Games y Transmedia y Film y Animation y Online y Music Videos



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y Concept Art y Post Production y Understanding Acting y Understanding Programming


Semester 1 y Computing for Design y Ideas and Thought y The Moving Image

y Production Design

Semester 2 y Drawing, Design Principles and Colour Theory

y Animation y 3D Studies y Visual Communication

Semester 3 y Character Design y History of Visual Communication

y Understanding Acting

y Elective

Semester 4 y Story and Drama y 3D Animation y Design Meaning and Culture

y Elective

Semester 5 y Directing Animation y Design and Business Management

y Major Project (Part 1) y Internship Preparation y Self Promotion

y Elective

Semester 6 y Internship y Major Project (Part 2)

y Advanced Motion Graphics

y Digital Video and Audio y Graphic Construction y Photography Essentials

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COURSE OVERVIEW The world is changing so quickly, and what was once science fiction, is becoming science fact. Multimedia is at the heart of this; allowing a broad view of these changes, but with an emphasis on design and creativity. This course is perfect for the creative who is tech savvy and wishes to communicate their ideas across a wide range of mediums. This is for the designer who is broad minded, and not a one trick pony. Whether it is projection mapping, web design, app development, visual effects or motion graphics – you can creatively communicate in all these mediums and many more.

Throughout this course, you will begin to explore and unravel the worlds of graphic design, interface design and information design. Along the way, you will develop a variety of practical skills that incorporate web design, game production, motion graphics, animation, print film making and VFX. Not only will you learn practical elements needed for the industry, but you will also learn about the big ideas behind them. The production process, project management, effective communication, storytelling, pitching ideas – are all part of the journey. You will use the latest software to achieve these goals, but more importantly you will develop effective ways to communicate your concepts.

INDUSTRY EVENTS & PERKS Raffles has worked with the industry to host events internally and externally. Companies like Razorfish, Binyan, and Channel 7 have worked with Raffles students and graduates. As part of finishing your degree with Raffles College, we will host a graduate showcase where your major project (an industry level portfolio) will be on display in an exhibition style format. Raffles invites industry and media guests to the exhibition and you have the opportunity to connect with these individuals.

CAREERS y Transmedia Designer y Web Designer y Graphic Designer y Interactive Learning Creator y Programmer y Motion Graphics Artist y VFX Artist y App Designer

B A C H E L O R O F D E S I G NM A J O R I N G I N M U LT I M E D I A D E S I G NDEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND VISUAL ARTS 3 years full time (6 Semesters) / part time equivalent 2 years for Associate Degree of Design Assessments: essays, group projects, research projects, presentations



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y Understanding Acting y Production Desgin y Concept Art y Drawing


Semester 1 y Graphic Design and Typography

y Computing for Design y Drawing, Design Principles and Colour Theory

y Ideas and Thought

Semester 2 y Visual Communication y Applied Graphics and Imaging

y Graphic Design and Multimedia

y 20th Century Design and Culture

Semester 3 y Sustainable Design y Multimedia y Motion Graphics

y Elective

Semester 4 y Advanced Motion Graphics

y Information and Interface Design

y Design and Subculture y Elective

Semester 5 y Video and Audio Production

y Design, Business and Law y Game On y Design and Business Management


y Self Promotion


y 3D Studies y Advanced Motion Graphics

y Animation y Photography Essentials

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YCOURSE OVERVIEW This course is for the individual who knows they have a point of view and are finding ways to share it. You understand that photography is more than just taking a pretty picture; it can be used as a powerful tool to persuade, inform, entertain and evoke response in the view – even incite change! You are creative and determined; you enjoy being behind the camera and exploring observing your surroundings.

Throughout this course, you will discover what it involves to be a successful photographer and, that it is much more than taking a good picture. We will prepare you for the industry and the real world, this is done by providing you with challenging industry briefs, working to tight deadlines and meeting expectations of ‘clients’ - all done with a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm! You will be learning how to create strong concepts, communicate your ideas and think creatively. There will be opportunities presented to you, whereby you will be able to collaborate with fellow photographers as well as students from other faculties such as fashion, graphics and digital media. This will help with your ability to work within a creative team. More so, you will be working on location and our professional studios, gaining insight into professional photography and lighting settings. Once you have finished snapping, we will provide you with a skillset in editing and printing which helps you understand, maintain and control your work post production!

INDUSTRY EVENTS & PERKS As part of finishing your degree with Raffles College, we will host a graduate showcase where your major project (an industry level portfolio) will be on display in an exhibition style format. Raffles invites industry and media guests to the exhibition and you have the opportunity to sell yourself to these individuals.

Our photography students also have access to exhibition spaces, outside of their major projects, where they can showcase their work at their own discretion. Students are also handpicked for projects or their work – with some students even being published in magazines or books before graduating!

CAREERS y Photographic Assistant

y Studio manager y Photographic Printer y Retoucher y Videographer y Art Director y Creative Director y Director of Photography

y Digital Content Creator

FIELDS y Portrait y Beauty y Fashion y Wedding y Editorial y Advertising y Landscape y Fine Art y Documentary y Food y Underwater y Travel y Photojournalism

B A C H E L O R O F A RT S ( V I S U A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N )M A J O R I N G I N P H O T O G R A P H YDEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND VISUAL ARTS 3 years full time (6 Semesters) / part time equivalent 2 years for Associate Degree of Arts (Visual Communication) Assessments: essays, group projects, research projects, presentations



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Semester 1 y Photography Essentials 1 y Photography Essentials 2 y Ideas and Thought

y Computing for Design

Semester 2 y Studio Essentials y Drawing, Design Principles and Colour Theory

y Exploring Photography y Visual Communication

Semester 3 y Photographic Practice 1 y History of Visual Communication

y Retouching and Print Media

y Video for Photographers

Semester 4 y Photographic Practice 2 y Photographic Practice 3 y Design Meaning and Culture

y Elective y Elective

Semester 5 y Industry Portfolio y Major Project (Part 1) y Design and Business Management


y Self Promotion

Semester 6 y Internship y Major Project (Part 2)

y Advanced Retouching y Small Flash Lighting y Darkroom Essentials y Documentary Photography

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Did you know that GTA V broke 7 world sales records on its release, including “fastest entertainment product to gross one billion dollars”? The days of Games being considered purely for geeks are well and truly over. This course is perfectly suited for those who are looking to level up and step into one of the largest and most competitive industries on the planet. You are the kind of person who not only buys and plays games, but dreams about creating them. The idea of having an interactive experience, a story and world which you can adapt to, explore and discover – is a huge motivation for you.

Throughout this course you will be challenged to adopt new skills that will help you become a well-rounded games designer. You’ll develop rich stories, and detailed design documents that help you to map out your world and characters. As a games designer you’ll learn about what makes your characters tick, how they’ll respond, the physics and rules of the world as well as new ways in which stories can be told and adventures can be had. From illustration skills to programming languages; playtesting to animating – this is the kind of course that will get you excited and engaged. The environment in which you learn is collaborative as well competitive, and you’ll get to work with people of different disciplines as well as passionate gamers. In the end you’ll graduate with a much higher skill base, and you will be prepared to work in an agile way, adapting to this ever evolving industry.


As part of finishing your degree with Raffles College, we will host a graduate showcase where your major project (an industry level portfolio) will be on display in an exhibition style format. Raffles invites industry and media guests to the exhibition where you’ll have the opportunity to network with them, and if you’re lucky enough they might even play your game!

CAREERS y Game Developer y Concept Artist y Character Designer y 3D Modeller y Level Designer y UI Designer y System Designer y Creative Director y Animator

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DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND VISUAL ARTS 3 years full time (6 Semesters) / part time equivalent 2 years for Associate Degree of Arts (Visual Communication) Assessments: essays, group projects, research projects, presentations



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y Digital Video and Audio y Graphic Construction y Photography Essentials y Post Production y Understanding Acting



y Production Design

Semester 2 y Animation y 3D Studies y Drawing, Design Principles and Colour Theory

y Visual Communication

Semester 3 y Game Play y Character Design y History of Visual Communication

y Elective

Semester 4 y Story and Drama y Games Development y Design Meaning and Culture

y Elective

Semester 5 y Major Project (Part 1) y Design and Business Management

y Internship Preparation y Self Promotion y Elective

y Elective

Semester 6 y Internship y Major Project (part 2)

y 3D Lighting and Texturing y Advanced Motion Graphics

y Compositing and y Special Effects

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No matter the technological developments, no matter the mediums available – at the heart of filmmaking is storytelling. This course is for the individual who has stories to tell, and dares to dream of bigger things. You find yourself writing scripts, acting out scenes, visualising character’s reactions, listening to movie soundtracks and you see everything in a cinematic aspect ratio. The world is one big movie, with its stories waiting to be told.

In the Raffles film course you are given a chance to become an agile filmmaker. You are taught a wide range of technical skills, as well as storytelling and creative skills. Early on, we teach you the production process of filmmaking which is vital for production management. Being a design school you’ll have a chance to study broader design topics and theories. We put you in the thick of character development, making short films, documentaries and music videos. The environment you’re in is highly collaborative and you will be exposed to scores of different mediums, some of which can change your approach to filmmaking like VR and AR technology; which puts you at the forefront of a film revolution. All of these skills helps to make you a more well-rounded filmmaker, one which can more easily adapt to this changing industry.

INDUSTRY EVENTS & PERKS Our Digital Media department works with big names in the industry, who like to pick their newest recruits from within our college. You’ll join a cohort of students who work on feature films, television, music videos and much more. Companies like Double Negative, Mindconsole, Kitsune Productions and Channel 7 have worked with our students. As part of finishing your degree with Raffles College, we will host a graduate showcase where your major project will be screened in an exhibition style format. Raffles invites industry and media guests to the exhibition and you have the opportunity to network with these individuals.

FIELDS y Director y Director’s Assistant y Producer y Production Manager y Videographer y Editor y Motion Graphics Artist y Art Director y Art Department Assistant y Camera Assistant

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DEPARTMENT OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND VISUAL ARTS 3 years full time (6 Semesters) / part time equivalent 2 years for Associate Degree of Arts (Visual Communication) Assessments: essays, group projects, research projects, presentations

INDUSTRIES y Television y Advertising y Games y Transmedia y Film y Animation y Online y Music Videos



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y Understanding y Programming y Character Design



y Production Design

Semester 2• Visual Communication• Cine• Drawing, Design

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Semester 3 y Producing and Production y History of Visual Communication

y Understanding Acting

y Elective

Semester 4 y Story and Drama y Directing Live Action y Design Meaning and Culture

y Elective

Semester 5 y Post Production y Design and Business Management

y Major Project (Part 1) y Internship Preparation y Self Promotion

y Elective

Semester 6 y Internship y Major Project (part 2)

y 3D Lighting and Texturing y 3D Studies y Advanced Motion Graphics y Animation y Sight for Sound

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COURSE OVERVIEW This VET course has been designed as a pathway

for students who wish to pursue their studies in arts or design, though they don’t meet the entry criteria for their chosen course. Alternatively, this course can act as an introductory course into design for those who have little or no experience.

You will delve into the principles of good design and drawing. To develop on your creative process, we will teach you colour theory and design techniques which will be bought together with critical thinking. Exposure to industry practices and teachings will enhance your communication skills and ensure an easy transition into the bachelor program.

Throughout this course you will create a portfolio

which will showcase your own creations from the fundamentals of this course and bring together your learnings.

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2


y Career Studies y Colour Theory 1 y Art History y 3D Studies y Communication Skills y Computer Foundations y Drawing

y 2d Studies 2 y Career Studies 2 y Colour Theory 2 y Design Exploration and Process y 3D Studies 2 y Industry Skill y Creatove Arts and Industry y Major Portfolio Project

C E RT I F I C AT E I V I N V I S U A L A RT SN RT C O U R S E C O D E : C U A 4 1 3 1 5R T O C O D E : 9 1 2 4 0C R I C O S C O U R S E C O D E : 0 7 9 8 5 7 J6 M O N T H S

SUBMIT ANAPPLICATION FORM1 Visit www.raffles.edu.au

DESIGN & SUBMIT ACREATIVE PORTFOLIO 2 You will need to adhere to the portfolio guidelines for your chosen course.

INTERVIEW3 Our enrolment team will contact you to organise a date for you to submit your portfolio and meet with the Head of Department.

EDUCATIONALTRANSCRIPTS4 You will need to supply a copy of your highest educational transcripts, i.e. HSC, Certificate, Diploma, etc.

PROOF OF IDENTITY5 Next, you will need to supply a copy of your Passport, Birth Certificate or proof of Citizenship – this is for you to be able to access FEE-HELP.

ENROLMENT6 Once your portfolio is approved and we have received all of the documentation listed above, we will send you a Letter of Offer. You will then be required to sign a Student Agreement and FEE-HELP form, which will finalise your enrolment.

HOW TO APPLY

7 It is as simple as that!START CLASSES

BACHELOR OF DESIGN Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) Portfolio submission Interview (check admission guidelines)

BACHELOR OF ARTS (VISUAL COMMUNICATION) Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) Portfolio submission

CERTIFICATE IV Domestic: Completion of Year 11 (or equivalent)

International: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) English level of IELTS 5.5 (Academic Module) or equivalent

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Our campus is located in the heart of Parramatta – close to public transport, food, shopping and more!

What’s inside?

y State of the art equipment & programs

y Specifically designed creative studios (essential for practical design)

y Professional Photography & Film studios

y Lecture theatre

y Library

y Learning Support Officer (Level 4)

CAMPUS

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FULL TIME STUDYSubjects per term: 2 Contact Hours: 16 – 20 hours per week Days: approx. 3 Location: on campus (Parramatta)

PART TIME STUDY

Subjects per term: 1 Contact Hours: 8 – 10 hours per week Days: approx. 2 Location: on campus (Parramatta)

STUDY REQUIREMENTS

TERM STRUCTURE At Raffles College, we run our classes across 4 terms each year; February, April, July and October

TERM DURATION: 9 weeks

This is broken into: 1 x Induction Day 5 x teaching weeks 1 x production week 3 x teaching weeks

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If you’re interested in a creative design career, then these

workshops are for you! Offered during school holidays, they are

suitable for students 15-20 years old.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

Come and experience the creative culture at Raffles College of

Design and Commerce. You will get hands-on experience doing

something you love and be face to face with lecturers who have

made a profession out of doing the same. You’ll get an insight

into our facilities & industry standard equipment. You’ll see how

we help students advance towards industry standard skills and

creativity.

Workshop students will receive a Certificate of Completion

and a wrap up party on the final day where you can make new

friends with similar interests in the same universe of design. All

students will go in the draw to win a second free workshop of

their choice of discipline.

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