Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Computer Science

UOW's Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Computer Science double degree is designed for students who are interested in developing artistic works using computer software.

This comibination enables you to acquire specialist knowledge and skills across the continually changing landscape of information communication and technology (ICT), as well as applying technological skills in design, visual communications and multimedia.

Your high-level programming skills can be applied across a wide range of applications and you will learn how the structure of data plays an important role in delivering solutions to complex problems in a creative way.

Through your reading, practice-based subjects and your own research you will attain a broader understanding of the digital world in which we live.A Bachelor of Creative Arts supports you to develop your creative, practical and conceptual skills enabling you to join the creative industries, one of the fastest growing sectors in the world.

In Australia, over 600,000 people create a living from working in film, television and radio as well as pod and webcasting;

writing and editing;

recording and performing;

advertising and marketing;

visual arts, design and architecture;

as well as in museums (art and science), galleries, theatres and arts organisations.

The opportunities to develop creative and practical skills in the Bachelor of Creative Arts, is complemented by the acquisition of specialist technological skills across the continually changing landscape of information communications and technology, skills that are in high demand in today’s global market place.

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Computer Science, students must complete a minimum of 216 credit points comprised of the following:

1. The core subjects prescribed for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (24 credit points);
2. One of the majors listed for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (minimum 72 and maximum 96 credit points);
3. A major sequence in the Bachelor of Computer Science as prescribed by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences (120 credit points).
4. If required, elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 216.
5. No more than 90 credit points at 100 level.
6. Students must achieve a clear pass in the core 300 level subjects to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Creative Arts.

Majors

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

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Demonstrate sound discipline knowledge; 2 Apply relevant skills and knowledge to produce disciplinary work; 3 Communicate effectively with a range of audiences; 4 Function effectively as part of a team to accomplish a set of common goals; 5 Apply ethical principles to a range of contexts.

Please refer to the Undergraduate Course Handbook page of each individual for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.