Creative Arts
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Creative Arts
CRICOS course code
043551B
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This exciting cross-disciplinary degree combines practical work with theoretical studies in five distinct areas - screenwriting and script editing, writing for the media (especially radio and video) performance and production, creative writing, and textual analysis and criticism. Students may focus on one of these areas or combine units from several of them, allowing students the freedom to design their own programs of study to meet their specific career aspirations.
Course structure
In first year, students complete a compulsory core subject, four subjects from a designated Creative Arts list and three electives offered by the Faculty. In second and third year they choose electives from the five areas listed, according to their specific interests. Students also complete a final core subject, Creative Industry Research, in third year.
Contact hours
Approximately 12 contact hours per week if studying full-time.
Handbook
Major areas of study
English, cinema studies, creative writing, media studies and theatre and drama.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
17 520
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 80
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 80.90
International Baccalaureate - 28
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 7
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 80
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 80
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.2
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.0
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
HASU (Humanities Academic Skills Unit) is a resource for all students and staff of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Students are welcome to consult HASU staff about any aspect of their academic work: reading, thinking about essay topics, taking notes, giving oral presentations, writing assignments, interpreting feedback comments, and, just generally, interpreting the culture and expectations of academic study.
Career opportunities
Graduates have excellent employment prospects in publishing and editing, writing, arts criticism, scriptwriting and performance, as well as in other art-related occupations such as film, media, theatre and teaching (when coupled with a diploma in teaching).
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au