Media Arts (Honours)

The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) is a 48 UOC (one year equivalent) advanced undergraduate degree for high achieving students.

The program is designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in Media Arts (or cognate area), and wish to extend their critical and creative skills in media arts … For more content click the Read More button below.The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) is a 48 UOC (one year equivalent) advanced undergraduate degree for high achieving students.

The program is designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in Media Arts (or cognate area), and wish to extend their critical and creative skills in media arts contexts.

The BMA (Hons) enables students to advance their knowledge and understanding of creative practice by developing a significant practice-led research project.

Supported by coursework in art and design theory and professional practice, the program supports students to gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in contemporary media arts contexts.

By doing so, this program can provide pathways to higher degree research programs such as an MFA or PhD, as well as a diverse array of professional and career outcomes in the arts, media, and cultural sectors.Read More

Core Courses

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses;Students must take DART4202 Media Arts Honours Research Project (12 UOC) twice a year for a total of 24 UOC.keyboard_arrow_down

• DART420112 UOCMedia Arts Honours Research Project 1
• DART420212 UOCMedia Arts Honours Research Project 2
• ADAD40006 UOCProfessional Experience Project A
• One of the followingDART43006 UOCContemporary Art Theories and MethodsDDES42006 UOCDesign Research Methods and Theory

Additional selection criteria for admission to this program:

• Other

Students must have completed the UNSW Bachelor of Media Arts or other cognate recognised Level 7 qualification. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher (or equivalent) in the relevant Level 7 qualification prior to entry. Entry is subject to resources and the approval of the Deputy Head of School, Art.

1.Critically evaluate media arts practice within a range of social, political, cultural, historical, and environmental contextsScholarsGlobal Citizens

2.Work independently and collaboratively to communicate advanced ideas in media arts, scholarly, and professional contextsProfessionalsLeaders

3.Ethically and professionally engage with diverse local and global perspectives through advanced media arts practiceProfessionalsGlobal Citizens

4.Create advanced media art through the innovative application of technical skills and knowledgeScholars

5.Conduct rigorous and sustained independent practice-led research to develop advanced knowledge in media arts contexts