Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dean's Scholar) | 2020

Overview

The Dean's Scholar degree aims to provide an enriched educational experience for high-achieving, motivated students. This degree is for students hoping to make a contribution to fields of study through teaching or research, or as professionals. Dean’s scholars are assisted by a member of academic staff to advise you on matters concerned with your degree, as well as an annual text book or resource allowance, and designated study space.

The Dean’s Scholar Program is designed for high achieving students to complete the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree with a number of benefits, which include:

- A yearly text book or resource allowance;
- Access to postgraduate events, seminars and workshops, where appropriate;
- Limited printing privileges;
- Access to shared study and workspace;
- Specialised subject LHA 102 Dean's Scholars Seminar;
- Extended library access;
- Opportunity for internships and/or self-directed study/special projects.

To qualify for the award of Dean’s Scholar, students must complete the course requirements specified for the Bachelor of Creative Arts. Dean's Scholars must also maintain an average of 75% in each year of study to remain in the program. If the student's average falls below 75%, the student will be transferred into the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

Course Structure

To qualify for the award of the degree, the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dean's Scholar), a candidate must successfully complete a minimum of 144 credit points comprised of:

1. Five subjects (30 credit points) from the the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dean’s Scholar) core, outlined in the below schedule;
2. At least one of the four majors in this degree:
   - Creative Writing (72 credit points)
   - Music (72 credit points)
   - Visual Arts (72 credit points)
   - Visual Arts and Design (96 credit points)
3. Electives to bring the total number of credit points completed to 144;
4. No more than 60 credit points at 100 level can be counted towards the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree;
5. Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300-level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dean's Scholar).
6. Dean's Scholar students must maintain an average mark of 75% in each year of study to remain in the program.
    

Click on subject codes in the above course structure for information on sessions of offer for each subject. 

To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.

Majors 

Students studying this degree will complete one of the following majors:

Creative Writing (72 credit points)
Music (72 credit points)
Visual Arts (72 credit points)
Visual Arts and Design (96 credit points)

Minors

As part of their elective subjects, students are encouraged to undertake a Minor Study in order to add a multi-disciplinary aspect to their Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dean's Scholar) Degree.

Each minor study comprises 24 credit points. Creative Arts offers minor studies in the following areas:

- Art History
- Creative Production
- Creative Writing
- Graphic Design
- Media Arts
- Music
- Photography
- Technical Theatre
- Theatre
- Visual Arts

Students may not undertake a Major and Minor Study in the same discipline (for example, students cannot take both a major and a minor in Creative Writing).

Information regarding minors, including which subjects to take to complete a minor, are available on the 2020 General Schedule of Minors page.

Minors appear on the transcript (i.e. academic record), but do not appear on the testamur. To have a minor study recorded, students must submit an Application to Declare or Change Intended Major/Minor.

Work Integrated Learning

Undertaking a work integrated learning (WIL) experience during your university education is a significant contributor to being competitive in securing employment in your field of choice when you graduate from UOW.

The Bachelor of Creative Arts uses as its foundation the principles of ‘embedded’ work-integrated learning: throughout their studies, students participate in a series of simulated workplaces in their chosen major, such as creative and technical studios, rehearsals and editorial workshops. In the BCA Core, students complete the subject CACS200 “Creative Communities”, which focuses on professional practice skills essential to the creative industries, including development of professional identities, and collaboration across creative disciplines. In their third year, students will undertake a major project in their chosen major continuing to build student experience, expertise and maturity, working with a range of methodologies and processes in a context that simulates professional working conditions. In their third year, students will undertake a major project in their chosen discipline continuing to build student experience, expertise and maturity, working with a range of methodologies and processes in a context that simulates professional working conditions. Through these experiences, students apply their skills to a real-world context, and gain an understanding of the professional practice and industry standards.

Bachelor of Creative Arts students may apply to enrol into the Creative Arts Internship subject, CACS302. The Faculty offers a limited number of industry placements each year. These offer students hands-on experience in cultural organisations that have agreed to partner with the Faculty on this initiative. Students are selected for this opportunity on the basis of both strong academic achievement and through application and interview.

Students are also encouraged to consider CRLP200 (6cp) as an elective. CRLP200 includes a quality assured workplace internship or industry project to give students a competitive edge by developing professional skills through authentic learning in a real world context. Students focus on career goals and receive career direction guidance, strengthen their resume and gain skills to navigate the rapidly changing world of work, develop your communication skills and begin to build a professional network.

INDS208 Working with Indigenous Communities is an elective subject available to all students. INDS208 fosters work skills, cultural competency and develops student awareness of Indigenous knowledges and community practices.

Honours

On completion of the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dean's Scholar), high achieving students may apply to undertake an additional Honours year. 

Other Information

The Faculty may impose quotas on subjects to ensure optimal class sizes.

Further information is available via email: askuow@uow.edu.au