Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dean's Scholar)

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.

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:
3. - Creative Writing (72 credit points)
4. - Music (72 credit points)
5. - Visual Arts (72 credit points)
6. - Visual Arts and Design (96 credit points)
7. Electives to bring the total number of credit points completed to 144;
8. No more than 60 credit points at 100 level can be counted towards the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree;
9. 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).
10. Dean's Scholar students must maintain an average mark of 75% in each year of study to remain in the program.

Core:

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

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 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:

CLO Description 1 Demonstrate a sound knowledge of contemporary arts, arts theory and history within Australia and in an international context. 2 Develop, research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through creative, critical and reflective thinking and practice. 3 Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce and realise works, artefacts and forms of creative expression. 4 Interpret communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments in modes suited to a range of audiences. 5 Work independently and collaboratively in the Creative Arts in response to project demands. 6 Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice in the Creative Arts.