The Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries leads into the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communications, Bachelor of Creative Arts or Bachelor of Design. You will learn transferable skills in communication, creativity, critical thinking, digital knowledge, presentation, problem solving, research and teamwork that can be applied to a range of workplaces in the creative industry.
In your second and third years, you’ll choose two specialisations to study: one media specialisation and one design or business specialisation, or two media specialisations.
Media Specialisations
Design or Business Specialisations
Students must complete six core units and two elective units:
Students must complete the following core units and course specific units where applicable:
Units may not be offered in every study period. Please contact your Program Manager for further information Humanities@curtincollege.edu.au
Units may not be offered in every study period. Please contact your Program Manager for further information Humanities@curtincollege.edu.au
Units may not be offered in every study period. Please contact your Program Manager for further information Humanities@curtincollege.edu.au
Stage 2 Units – 25 Credit Points Each
Research, written communication and oral presentation in academic and professional contexts. Develop reflective, critical and evaluative thinking and teamwork skills and the ability to articulate the practices that lead to successful collaboration.
This unit explores the nature and dynamics of intercultural communication and the role of written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills in intercultural communicational encounters. This exploration and discussion raises awareness of culturally diverse thinking and learning styles, cross-cultural perspectives on communication and language, in particular the different cultural framing of the media.
Through a series of practical design projects and exercises, held within a digital environment, this unit introduces students to industry standard design technologies and software.
This foundational drawing Unit develops observational drawing skills using a variety of media, drawing still life and figure studies. Students will develop skills in concept and composition and confidence in drawing the human figure.
This unit is designed to introduce students to the core principles of photographic production. Emphasis is placed on developing student proficiency in photographic process, technique and practice to build their capacity as innovative visual communicators.
Engage and challenge practices of creativity, innovation and aesthetic experience in contemporary life. Students investigate contemporary forms of cultural practice in order to articulate and represent new critical ways of thinking.
This unit uses case studies to introduce students to principles of UX Design. Creative production and written analysis allow students to produce digital solutions in response to design briefs and to present their work as developing professionals, through introduction to the fundamental design principles and skills on relevant design programs as part of this process.
An introduction to the elements and principles of design as well as design processes and methods. This unit addresses the purpose, sequence, major stages and application of design process to synthesis solutions relevant to the fields of Creative Advertising and Graphic Design.
Stage 2 Units – 25 Credit Points Each
Research, written communication and oral presentation in academic and professional contexts. Develop reflective, critical and evaluative thinking and teamwork skills and the ability to articulate the practices that lead to successful collaboration.
This unit explores the nature and dynamics of intercultural communication and the role of written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills in intercultural communicational encounters. This exploration and discussion raises awareness of culturally diverse thinking and learning styles, cross-cultural perspectives on communication and language, in particular the different cultural framings of the media.
Through a series of practical design projects and exercises, held within a digital environment, this unit introduces students to industry standard design technologies and software.
Introducing the topic of marketing, its role and importance in any type of organisation. Topics include the marketing concept, marketing environment, marketing information systems, market segmentation, identification of target markets, buyer behaviour, product, place, price and promotion decisions, and the special aspects of marketing.
Engage and challenge practices of creativity, innovation and aesthetic experience in contemporary life. Students investigate contemporary forms of cultural practice in order to articulate and represent new critical ways of thinking.
This unit uses case studies to introduce students to principles of UX Design. Creative production and written analysis allow students to produce digital solutions in response to design briefs and to present their work as developing professionals, through introduction to the fundamental design principles and skills on relevant design programs as part of this process.
This unit is designed to introduce students to the core principles of photographic production. Emphasis is placed on developing student proficiency in photographic process, technique and practice to build their capacity as innovative visual communicators.
Stage 2 Units – 25 Credit Points Each
Research, written communication and oral presentation in academic and professional contexts. Develop reflective, critical and evaluative thinking and teamwork skills and the ability to articulate the practices that lead to successful collaboration.
This unit explores the nature and dynamics of intercultural communication and the role of written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills in intercultural communicational encounters. This exploration and discussion raises awareness of culturally diverse thinking and learning styles, cross-cultural perspectives on communication and language, in particular the different cultural framings of the media.
Through a series of practical design projects and exercises, held within a digital environment, this unit introduces students to industry standard design technologies and software.
Introducing the topic of marketing, its role and importance in any type of organisation. Topics include the marketing concept, marketing environment, marketing information systems, market segmentation, identification of target markets, buyer behaviour, product, place, price and promotion decisions, and the special aspects of marketing.
This unit is designed to introduce students to the core principles of photographic production. Emphasis is placed on developing student proficiency in photographic process, technique and practice to build their capacity as innovative visual communicators.
This unit uses case studies to introduce students to principles of UX Design. Creative production and written analysis allow students to produce digital solutions in response to design briefs and to present their work as developing professionals, through introduction to the fundamental design principles and skills on relevant design programs as part of this process.
In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills to understand the basic concepts of media theory, analyse a range of media texts and know why different media platforms have been constructed in a particular way. The interactive lectures provide a broad overview of social media, its impact on traditional media and explores the internet, the dark web, and the hidden dangers lurking in your internet footprint. The unit also looks at the future directions the web might take, how it might impact on the way you use it, communicate through and perceive it and how your experience of life online might be different in five years’ time. Students will have an opportunity to design and develop an online presence for themselves, which might be a blog, a website, a wiki or another form of site.
Engage and challenge practices of creativity, innovation and aesthetic experience in contemporary life. Students investigate contemporary forms of cultural practice in order to articulate and represent new critical ways of thinking.