Study the Bachelor of Media Arts - Flinders University

Study Media Arts at Flinders

Gain a grounding in digital and screen for a creative career.

This course is no longer available to commencing students.

Gain the practical skills and knowledge to work across all media-intensive environments with a focus on the creative industries. You will cover topics in digital media and screen production, and focus on an industry area such as 3D media, creative writing, drama, business or visual arts, and graduate with the necessary skills for a career in media.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2020 selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

224731

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park

Online: No

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2021: $14,039

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study Media Arts at Flinders

Acquire practical media skills and gain an understanding of how they can be applied in a wide range of employment opportunities
Produce media in a range of formats and develop a theoretical understanding of the media industry
Choose a specialisation stream in topics like 3D media, creative writing, drama, business, international relations, IT, tourism or visual arts
Undertake a valuable industry practicum for professional development and career contacts
Be guided by passionate, dedicated and award-winning lecturers and industry practitioners
Combine studies in information technology and multimedia design and culture, with a strong emphasis on working in creative teams

Your career

This degree has a strong emphasis on media production combined with the theoretical knowledge and skills that are essential for gaining employment in a range of fields. Career opportunities exist in areas such as advertising, arts administration, commerce, education, marketing, public relations, film and television production, and IT or web design. Opportunities also exist for those who wish to freelance as media designers and developers.

Potential occupations include:

digital community assistant
e-commerce assistant
internal communications assistant
web content editor
content manager.

Dr Nicholas Godfrey

“Cinema is like a time-capsule. It can transport you to another place”

Inspired by 80s action films, Nicholas is an inspiring creative who practices his craft as often as he can. His interests are comprehensive and include Hollywood cinema, film aesthetics, the history of film distribution, Australian national cinema and Asian cinema.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

First year introduces you to theoretical aspects of digital media, including epochs, genres, and how different forms of media converge with each other. Introductory skills in screen production techniques are provided, alongside study of streams such as visual arts, creative writing, business, drama or tourism.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

Second year introduces more complex screen production skills, including research and writing for the screen industry, and digital graphic design. Core topics address issues such as television and its functions, and how media policy affects society, citizenship and government.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

In the final year, screen production techniques are refined, perfected and enhanced. Further core topics explore issues such as non-fiction production, interaction design, cultural issues in the creative arts, or multimedia production. You will be able to take option topics in the various streams, and elective topics.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Gain hands-on practical training in a range of technical and design formats so you are able to produce high-quality media presentations.
Undertake a valuable industry placement and develop professional skills and contacts in the industry.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program. A short course with a TV focus is also offered at Butler University, Indianapolis.

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree

Expand your career options by combining this degree with another bachelor degree.

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How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

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Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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