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Congratulations on gaining a place in the Bachelor of Digital Media program. Soeren Hornum, Courtney Holland and Christian Cortes, second year students of the Bachelor of Digital Media degree, has designed this publication to help you be successful in your studies.

A hallmark of our graduate success is the professionalism developed by our students during their studies. I’m sure you already recognize how important it is to be well prepared and how this makes us more effective and confident.

The college has a proud history and we value students who engage fully with their learning. By being a student of the Queensland College of Art (QCA), you have become a member of a creative community that began in 1881 and you are joining internationally successful QCA alumni.

Enjoy your studies and work towards success!

Regards and best wishes,

Associate Professor Donald FitzpatrickQCA Deputy DirectorGold Coast

Welcometo QCA!

This booklet will provide you with full details of the structure of the Bachelor of Digital Media, together with important administration information to assist and guide you over the coming years. Please retain this booklet as a valuable reference source for the duration of your degree program. Please ensure you check your student email account as this is the only way we can get important information to you. If you have another email account you have already set up, you can forward your student email account to your private email account. Please contact student administration to find out how to do this.

It will enable you to take advantage of the huge growth in professional creative opportunities internationally, nationally and on the Gold Coast. It offers you rich opportunities to broaden and improve your employment prospects through cross-study and specialization in a studio award major. You have the flexibility to undertake a studio award major within this degree and to choose an elective major or specialization from another area of the degree or from other schools or faculties—thereby completing a first and second major degree. In 1st year, you will study core courses that address basic skills and knowledge as well as undertaking a studio foundation component in which you will become competent in the basic skills of your studio award major. In years 2 and 3, you will become professionally competent in your studio award major area, as well as having the flexibility to choose an elective major in another area. By doing so, you will complete a first and second major which will broaden your experience in the degree and also within the university environment.

tHE DEGrEEWhy choose this degree?Degree Options on the GoldCoastProgram Information

DIGItal mEDIa CorE majorS– 3-Dimensional Design– Digital Design– ePhotojournalism– Fine Art– Graphic Design

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Graduates have a unique combi-nation of creative design and software specialisations which enables them to take advantage of opportunities in post-production animation and video production, web and games production as well as printing for industry.

DIGITALDESIGN

Graduates are highly valued in the design, production and manufacturing sectors parti cularly where products, furniture, lighting fixtures, packaging, exhibitions and trade shows, film and television modelling and set design, signage and environmental graphics are required.

3-DIMENSIONALDESIGN

Graduates find rewarding careers in the visual design industries including print and corporate design, publishing and packaging, advertising and marketing, tele vision and digital media.

GRAPHICDESIGN

Graduates are entering a sector that is expanding exponentially with career opportunities in professional practice, arts management, public art, and art education. Fine art graduates from the Queensland College of Art have an enviable record of career success as professional artists. Many have works in private and public collections and have won scholarships and national and international awards. Fine art graduates also hold significant posts in the arts, education and administration sectors.

FINE ARTGraduates with a keen appreciation of the politics and philosophies under-pinning the photographic discipline and a demonstrated eagerness to work innovatively in their chosen photo graphic specialisation whether press or new media will be capable of securing a rewarding career at a profess ional level anywhere in the world.

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CrEDIt for PrIor StuDyGriffith University awards credit for prior learning. Prior learning may relate to previous study taken at Griffith, ano ther university, training organization or TAFE. Students can apply to gain credit for prior learning by lodging a credit transfer application form.To assist with your application, Griffith’s credit precedent database gives you a guide to what credit you may be entitled to, by listing equivalent courses in which the university has awarded credit previously. This publication should be used as a guide only.

griffith.edu.au/admissions/credit-transfer-articulation

ENGlISH laNGuaGE rEQuIrEmENtSEnglish language requirements apply to international applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. There are minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to all programs.

If you do not meet the university’s specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith University English Language Institute (GUELI) to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. The GUELI offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.

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aDmISSIoN rEQuIrEmENtSThe University’s Undergraduate admission policies will apply.

CourSE INformatIoNComprehensive university approved information on the Bachelor of Digital Media and courses can be found by following the prompts at:

griffith.eu.au > current students > programs and courses > visual and creative arts > bachelor of digital media > course list and requirements

HIGHEr DEGrEE ProGramSTo be eligible for Postgraduate (PG) and Research Higher Degree (RHD) programs you must successfully complete an Honours Program. However, there are specific requirements relating to each major area of study. You will need to check what these requirements are on the Griffith University website under ‘our degrees and courses’ subheading, then ‘visual and creative arts’ and then a further subheading of your major area.

To be eligible for an Honours Program you must have attained a grade point average (GPA) of 5 or above in your chosen studio major studies.

griffith.edu.au > current students > programs and courses > visual and creative arts > bachelor of digital media with honours > course list and requirements

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Degree StructureTo be eligible for the Award of Bachelor of Digital Media, a student must acquire 240CP as prescribed below:

CorE CourSESThese six core courses (or their equivalents) are compulsory in most Queensland College of Art degrees.They provide essential experience of Digital Media practice and theory.

StuDIo fouNDatIoN CourSESThese six studio foundation courses introduce the practical and professional essentials of your chosen major. These courses provide a stepping-stone to studio major courses.

StuDIo major CourSESThese six studio Major courses provide the depth of specialist professional experience necessary for your chosen major.

ElECtIVE major or tWo SPECIalIZatIoNSThese six elective courses allow you further specialized studies in your area or a ‘second major’ in one of the Digital Media majors. A wide range of other choices are available from other QCA programs or from other Schools within the University, but entry to some courses requires approval.

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Degree requirementsTo be eligible for the Award of Bachelor of Digital Media (BDigitalMe), a student must acquire 240CP (credit points) as shown below:

• Gain 60CP for the Core Courses• Gain 60CP for the Studio Foundation Courses• Gain 60CP for a Studio Major from the following list: – 3-Dimensional Design – Digital Design – ePhotojournalism – Fine Art – Graphic Design• Gain 60 credit points for an elective major or 60 credit points for two 30 credit point areas of specialization* OR gain 30 credit points for an elective specialization* and 30 credit points of electives* from any discipline across the University• Gain no more than 120 credit points for courses at first year level• Gain a minimum of 40 credit points for courses at third year level*These may be taken from other Queensland College of Art programs or from other Schools within the University providing that prerequisites are satisfied.

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maPPING tHEPoStmoDErN1209QCA

This course will build on student’s understanding of histories and theories of visual culture as well as methods of research and critique developed in 1208QCA Mapping the Modern.

CrEatINGtHE ImaGE1210QCA

The specific objective of this course is to provide a platform of visual literacy encom-passing perceptual, analytical and expressive skills.

VISualStratEGIES1212QCA

This course is a component of the foundation program and has been designed as a core study to complement activities in the main studio majors. This is an intro-duction to the fundamental elements and principles of all Art & Design Practices.

INDIGENouSart, ProtoColS& PraCtICE1213QCA

This course aims to give afoundation in some of thevitally important issues that face indigenous people and offers frameworks for practice when engaging in creative projects/collaborations that involve indigenous content.

DIGItalVISualISatIoN1211QCA

An introduction to the practiceof electronic capture, storage,manipulation, editing and retrieval of visual images. Emphasis is on developing skills and the ability to apply these to a major area of study.

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maPPINGtHE moDErN1208QCA

This course will focus on theories and concepts of modernity and modernism in society and visual culture from 1838- 1960 and its legacy for contemporary art, design and photographic practice.

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laNGuaGE &CommuNICatIoNfor artS & SoCIalSCIENCES5904LAL

Language and Communication for Arts and Social Sciences is offered to students from a non-English speaking background (NESB). The aim of this course is to introduce students to the language, knowledge and commu-nication skills required for study and practice in their discipline.113

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INtroDuCtIoN to 3D PrINtING2510QCA

This course will introduce students to 3D Printing. Students will learn designing for a target market with an introduction to consumer research, and design niche products for that market that they will then make as prototypes using digital technologies.

3D DIGItal moDEllINGfor DESIGN2574QCA

An introduction to the specialist skills of 3D model-ing and computer aided design principles by develop-ing design skills using digital technology, in constructing working drawings and 3D models and the conceptualiz-ing, presentation, layout and composition of designs.

INDuStry ProjECt3538QCA

This course incorporates industry based practice for not less than 100 hours in an approved professional design environment. Assessment is by progressive feedback from the industry supervisor, pre-sentation and a summarized portfolio of work produced during industry practice.

DIGItal ENVIroNmENtS2584QCA

Topics covered are web page editing programs and other associated programs, basic HTML, incorporating sound and images into a web page and the use of color, design and organ-ization within a web page.

DIGItal maKING:oBjECtS & furNIturE2603QCA

Designing for local studio batch production using digital to increase design opportunities and efficiencies allows designers to explore creating objects that have valued connections to people, communities and place.

INDuStry PortfolIo3523QCA

This course provides both basic knowledge and prac-tical skills in the planning, design and implementation of a personal digital design portfolio in conjunction with a physical portfolio.

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DESIGNING ComPlEX oBjECtS3540QCA

This course explores complexobject or product design andobject or product construc-tion in fields such as the emerging interaction products designed for electronic innovations, advances in medical applications made possible by new technology and materials and complex, innovations in sculptural products, such as jewelery.

ProDuCt DESIGN2573QCA

This course is project based, with students exploring the design and creation of objects or products that may range from the functional to the sculptural. Building on the introduction to design process in the first year, students have the opportunity to develop their approach to design, their particular interests and focus and the skills to support the resolution of a design idea.

INtroDuCtIoN to 3D DESIGN2572QCA

This course provides anintroduction to designing forstudents working in 3D acrossrelated disciplines, such product and interiors, art and engineering, jewelery and graphic objects.

3D DIGItal moDElINGfor VISualIZatIoN2575QCA

This course extends on the specialist skills of 3D model-ing, animation, special eff ects, presentation, layout and composition of design.

3D DIGItal moDElINGfor maNufaCturING2604QCA

This course prepares students for the rapidly expanding field of product design, 3D design and mechanical engineering. Students will be introduced to design and parametric solid modeling techniques used in industry that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user.

3D DESIGN for PuBlIC SPaCES2569QCA

This course fosters thedevelopment of socially aware, critically informed and team-oriented design practitioners. Team work is required to coordinate, observe, extract, record, interpret and develop design solutions in response to a specific community.

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3D DIGItal moDElINGfor DESIGN2574QCA

An introduction to the special-ist skills of 3D modeling and computer aided design principles by developing design skills using digital technology, in constructing working drawings and 3D models and the conceptualiz-ing, presentation, layout and composition of designs.

tImE BaSED VIDEo 12582QCA

This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical implications of using digital video within multimedia.

INDuStry ProjECt3538QCA

This course incorporates industry based practice for not less than 100 hours in an approved professional design environment. Assessment is by progressive feedback from the industry supervisor, pre-sentation and a summarized portfolio of work produced during industry practice.

DIGItal ENVIroNmENtS2584QCA

Topics covered are web pageediting programs and otherassociated programs, basic HTML, incorporating sound and images into a web page and the use of color, design and organization within a web page.

INDuStry PortfolIo3523QCA

This course provides both basic knowledge and practical skills in the planning, design and implementation of a personal digital design portfolio in conjunction with a physical portfolio.

tyPoGraPHy forSCrEEN DESIGN3544QCA

This course develops on theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of typography design and layout as an essential aspect of screen design.

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INtEraCtIVE mEDIa 2544QCA

Interactive media investigatesthe application of text, images, animation and sound into interactive programs as well as program creation andCD production. Exercises inauthoring techniques will leadto an assignment which will use professional authoring programs and other imaging software to produce an interactive program.

3D ComPutEraNImatIoNfor DESIGN1521QCA

This course provides a broadunderstanding of the develop-ment and practice of comput-er animation. The principles of timing, aesthetics of movement, designing action, sequencing and story telling are covered. Practical work will involve three-dimensional animation exercises and project work.

tImE BaSED VECtor3539QCA

This course will look at integrating flash applications with XML data sets, browsers via Java-script and databases using ASP, whilst also cov-ering flash design elements such as staggered delivery and automatic preloading.

tImE BaSED VIDEo 22542QCA

This course provides the foundational skills and understanding required in the creation of motion graphics and special effects for video and animation. Practical work will involve a series of animation and composition exercises, video production and critical analysis of contem-porary motion graphic design.

INtro to muSICProGrammING & ProDuCtIoN1066QCA

This course will providefamiliarization with the operation of audio production software and related techno-logies and a practical program that progressively introduces techniques of music production in a predominantly software based environment. This includes the programming and production of music intended for mixed-media formats.

INtroDuCtIoN toGamES DESIGN2563QCA

This course provides abroad understanding of thedevelopment and practice ofadvanced 3D animation andcomputer game development.The principles of game theoryand implementation as well asan understanding of complexadvanced animation techniques are covered.

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NEWS PHotoGraPHy 12828QCA

The foundation course NewsPhotography 1 is one of twocourses designed to developsubstantial craft and visuallanguage skills in photography. This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of capture and output controls pertinent both to an overall understanding of photographic principles and to a career in photojournalism.

PHotoImaGING:IDEaS IN PraCtICE 12824QCA

This course provides the framework through which the practice of photography may be understood. It develops an understanding of the philosophies and politics that underpin photography. Through practical projects, the course endeavors to provide a set of working strategies integral to profess-ional practice within the area of illustrative photography.

ISSuES IN PHoto HIStory:aN INtroDuCtIoN2420QCA

This course will focus on themanifestation of ideologiesin photography. The work ofindividual photographers will be discussed in relation to the broader contexts of cultural phenomenon and historical circumstance. Philosophical, political and cultural frame-works will be examined to dis-cuss diversity and difference in relation to photographic practice and discourse.

PHotoImaGING: IDEaS IN PraCtICE 22826QCA

This course provides theframework through which thepractice of photography maybe understood. It develops anunderstanding of the philoso-phies and politics that underpin photography. Through practical projects, the subject endeavors to provide a set of working strategies integral to profes-sional practice within the area of illustrative photography.

E-VISual StorytEllING3829QCA

This video course is designed for news photographers to introduce photojournalists to the medium of videography for new media communication markets. Students will merge their understanding of still new photography with the technical and theoretical skills of news video to produce news and short feature multimedia productions for the electronic media market.

e-photo JournalismSTUDIO FOUNDATIONS

NEWS PHotoGraPHy 22829QCA

In this course students willconsolidate the camera andlanguage skills they acquired in semester 1, while con-centrating on lighting and exposure controls to develop practical expertise commen-surate with the needs of working professional photographers.

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INDIVIDual ProjECt 1:E-PHotojourNalISm3827QCA

This course places emphasis on producing bodies of work which continue to investigate the area of photojournalism. Demonstrating an emerging critical and investigative app-roach in research, planning and production is necessary to complete final folios.

PICturE EDItING3825QCA

This course provides the necessary theory and skills to actively engage in the process of picture editing and design-ing for a variety of modern visual communication mediums. Throughout this course partic-ular attention will be given to the context in which images are to be consumed and how that context can alter, enhance or subvert the author’s original intention.

INDIVIDual ProjECt 2:E-PHotojourNalISm3827QCA

This course extends and develops conceptual frame-works formed in the core area of ephotographic study to produce a body of work which continues to investigate one particular area of ephoto-graphic practices.

PHotojourNalISm2809QCA

In this course emphasis is placed on developing a range of practical and research skills which will encourage the con-ceptualization of philosophical and sociological structure, which is integral to thepractice of photojournalism.

SoCIal DoCumENtary3807QCA

Social documentary concernsitself with the productionof photographic works thatconvey to a wider audience the informed position of the author. Through the explo-ration of major sociological perspectives, this course provides frameworks through which a richer awareness of our individual characteristics and those of the wider society can be interrogated.

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DraWING INVEStIGatIoNS2357QCA

Drawing Investigations is a studio base course that examines issues and practices related to a range of investigative visual art processes. The course familiarizes the student to the historical and contemporary connections, approaches and investigations that bring together visual language and studio methodologies.

INtroDuCtIoN toIDEaS aND ImaGES2366QCA

This is a studio-based course that introduces and explores issues and practices related to a range of fine art visual processes and encompasses drawing and mark making. The course introduces the historical and contemporary connections, approaches and investigations that bring together visual language and studio practices.

faBrICatIoN aND ProDuCtIoN2358QCA

Fabrication and Production is a studio foundation compo-nent of the Bachelor of Visual Media degree. It aims to ex-plore the skills, methodologies and concepts that surround construction of the sculptural object and broader issues of installation and site specific work within contemporary visual arts.

SPatIal PraCtICES2361QCA

Experimentation with aninterdisciplinary approach isencouraged in response to two thematic studio projects. Lectures, tutorials and studio work will focus on contem-porary ideas and issues of the use of space, place and time in the visual arts.

SCulPturE aNDSmall oBjECtS2359QCA

This course is an integral part of the studio-based fine art foundation and has been developed to complement the 3-Dimensional, public and site-specific art component of the fine art major. The course-work program in-cludes drawing and presents projects that initiate a range of experimental and interpretive visual investigations.

2-DImENSIoNalPraCtICES2360QCA

2-Dimensional practices address and explore, through studio practice, the conceptual concerns and methodologies of the pictorial that includes: painting, drawing, collage, print and digital methods, installation and related prac-tices of the 2-Dimensional in visual arts.

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tHEory & PraCtICE 13355QCA

This course explores ways in which theory and studio practice extend and chall-enge each other. Practice is founded on philosophical and other bases but often the knowledge gained through studio practice is situational, learned in situ, intuitive (in as much as one automatically knows what to do when), and tacit, as the guiding principles are rarely explicated once the work is finished.

tHEory & PraCtICE 23354QCA

Theory & Practice 2 builds onthe skills developed in Theory & Practice 1. This course explores ways in which theory and studio practice extend and challenge each other.

INDIVIDual PraCtICE 13352QCA

This course builds upon theskills and knowledge devel-oped in 2361QCA Spatial Practices and 2360QCA 2 Dimensional Practices. (It is therefore strongly recomm-ended that students enroll in this subject only after the successful completion of both2361QCA and 2360QCA).

INDIVIDual PraCtICE 23353QCA

This course builds on the skills and knowledge developed in 3352QCA Individual Practice 1 (it is therefore strongly recommended that students enroll in this course only after the successful completion of 3352QCA). Experimentation within an interdisciplinary context is encouraged.

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tyPoGraPHy for PrINt3575QCA

The course allows students topractice and develop highlyrefined typographic skills that will enable them to work ef-fectively in the Graphic Design industry upon completion of the program, and confidently prepare design files for print. DIGItal GraPHIC DE-

SIGN2578QCA

This course gives studentsa practical and theoreticalunderstanding of the use of the computer as a tool for professional designers for problem solving and creating artwork. Students will be exposed to current industry standard software and technology.

GraPHIC DESIGN 12567QCA

This course introduces thefundamental precepts ofcommunicating by design.Systematic approachesto information design areinvestigated and applied toa range of design problemsrequiring a graphic solution.

tyPoGraPHIC DESIGN 12579QCA

An introductory course pro-viding a basic knowledge of typography. Topics include lettering, legibility, spatial organization and visual dy-namics, negative space, type specifications, basic grid design, tabulated matter, basic text and display setting.

DIGItal ENVIroNmENtS2584QCA

Topics covered are web pageediting programs and otherassociated programs, basic HTML, incorporating sound and images into a web page and the use of color, design and organization within a web page.

INDuStry PortfolIo3523QCA

This course provides both basic knowledge and prac-tical skills in the planning, design and implementation of a personal digital design portfolio in conjunction with a physical portfolio.

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tyPoGraPHIC DESIGN 22506QCA

This is an intermediate course that builds on 2579QCA typographic design 1 and gives a firm basis for refining typographic knowledge and skills. The effective expres-sion of meaning through the visible word demands an understanding of content and constant attention to detail.

GraPHIC DESIGN 22568QCA

This course introduces students to the fundamental precepts of communicating by design. Systematic approaches to information design areinvestigated and applied toa range of design problemsrequiring a graphic solution.

tyPoGraPHy forSCrEEN DESIGN3544QCA

This course develops on theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of typography design and layout as an essential aspect of screen design.

INDuStry ProjECt3538QCA

This course incorporates industry based practice for not less than 100 hours in an approved professional design environment. Assessment is by progressive feedback from the industry supervisor, pre-sentation and a summarized portfolio of work produced during industry practice.GraPHIC DESIGN 3

3537QCA

This course emphasizes theintegration of creative andimaginative applications ofdesign and communicationprocesses to contemporarygraphic design problems.

ProfESSIoNal PraCtICE 12593QCA

This course provides students with the opportunity for work experience in a professional studio environment. The aim is to foster the development of reflective practitioners.

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Use this section to plan your Digital Media degree and tailor it to your liking.There are many ways you could customize your degree, but all fall into the following three options:

A. Studio Major + 60CP Elective MajorB. Studio Major + 30CP Elective Specialization (Spec) + 30CP Elective Specialization (Spec) * Note 1 x 30CP Elective Specialization can have mixed subject areas

StuDIo majorS (180CP)3D DesignDigital DesignePhotojournalismFine ArtGraphic Design

ElECtIVE majorS (60CP)3D DesignDigital DesignePhotojournalismFine ArtGraphic DesignInterior DesignFashion DesignDrawing

ElECtIVES (GC CamPuS)Select your Elective Major (60cp) or two Elective Specializations(30cp each) from this list:

StuDy arEaArt Theory (also at South Bank campus)Digital Design3D DesignDrawingePhotojournalismFine Art (also at South Bank campus)Furniture and FabricationGames DesignGraphic DesignMarketingPrintmakingPublication and Editorship(ePhotojournalism only)Text Journalism

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INtErIor DESIGN 12538QCA

This course introduces usercentered design and exploreshow to build out from the user to the environment.

matErIalS & CoN-StruCtIoN2554QCA

A beginners level of factuallybased lectures on building /interior construction methods.

INtErIor DESIGN 22539QCA

Students will be required tocompile planning schemes,finishes, specifications andpresentation artwork.

maPPING INtErIorS2581QCA

This course will advance judgment when choosing an appropriate technique for a particular design task.

StruCturE & tHEENVIroNmENt2599QCA

This course is a Computer Aided Drafting Course, using Autodesk Revit software, from which students will be taught industrial computer drawing skills.

DESIGN ProjECt3601QCA

In this course the students develop their own signature look in their specialization.

aCtIVatED SurfaCES2605QCA

This course encourages students to develop a broad conceptual approach to the notion of ‘surface’ in fashion practices. Fashion & Art

DIGItal faSHIoN2606QCA

This course explores the workand understanding behind theinspirational designs in Fashion using advanced technologies.

DESIGN ProjECt3601QCA

In this course the students develop their own signature look in their specialization.

faSHIoN & art2401QCA

This course will view fashion through the eyes of the artist. It involves a broad survey of art and fashion throughout the ages. The body in the visual culture.

tHE BoDy IN VISual CulturE2436QCA

This course will explore the way artists have represented the human body through a survey of 20th and 21st Century concerns.

orGaNIC 3D moDElING3545QCA

The focus of this course will be to teach students the use of software for modeling character, human figurative forms, complex naturalistic objects, architecturalform and consumer product.

Interior Design FASHIONDESIGNTwo new elective majors:

Interior Design + Fashion Design now available at Gold Coast campus.

New Majors!

YOUR DEGREE PLANNER OPTION

Now it’s time to choose your Studio Major and Elective Major, then we can fill in your major specific courses and which electives you want to study within that chosen major.

StuDIo majorElECtIVE majoreg. Your studio major might be Graphic Design and your elective major could be ePhotojournalism.

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GET YOUR SWIPE CARDDuring the semester, Digital Media students will require a swipe card. This card allows students access to the QCA computer labs after hours or whenever access is needed outside of class times.

WHat you NEED:RECEIPT FOR $11 FROM THE CASHIERThe cashier is located in G33 Student Administration building. Get payment form from outside G14_2.28 and complete your details onthe form. Hand in to the cashier with $11 and bring the receipt back to QCA for your swipe card (you should purchase your $35 PPE kit at the same time).

COMPLETED FORM FROM YOUR MENTORThis confirms that you have completed the compulsory sessions during orientation weeks.

COMPLETED WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY FORMThis form must be signed by students to confirm completion of the online quiz and the compulsory workshop. Once completed the form needs to be printed out and handed into Tech staff in G14_2.15. The quiz is located on learning@griffith will be shown to all students during the compulsory sessions during orientation.

GET YOUR PPE KitThe PPE kit is a personal protective equipment pack for Digital Media students to utilize when using hazardous equipment in the studio. Collection of PPE kits can be made through the Tech staff in G14_2.15. You cannot work in the QCA workshop without your own PPE kit.

Cost: $35 and should be purchased at the same time as your swipe card. Take the payment form from outside G14_2.28, fill it in and pay at the cashier at G33. Re-member to bring your receipt back to G14 to receiveyour equipment.

Each kit contains: earplugs, safety glasses, apron, dust mask x 2.

COMPUTER LABS(G14_2.29, G31_1.06 & G06_1.33)Please note these labs are only for students enrolled in QCA courses. They have 24-hour access (excluding Dec/Jan) and it is important students do not jar the doors open for anyone else to access. The QCA labs have specialist programs and software and are therefore very expensive. Please take care with this equipment.

Always remember to backup your work before you turn off the comput-er and always remember to remove your USB or removable hard-drive. It also a good idea to rename your USB to your phone number just in case it is lost so it can be returned.

QCA NEED TO KNOW

An assignment cover sheet of the appropriate color must be completed and attached to all assessment items.

• If the assessment item is a disc please complete and attach adisk label.

• All assessment items are to be placed in the assignment drop box slot outside G14_2.26 (except in the case of Art Theory courses and folio submissions).

• Online Drop Box. Some subjects will require you to hand in your assignment through the drop box. See you subject teacher formore details.

Note: All Art Theory assignments are to be submitted electronically and also a hard copy. Hard copy of art theory assignments are to be handed in to the library via off campus & assignment handling services. Students will be advised by class tutors how to submit electronically. Marked assignments can be collected from lec-turers and tutors during semester or from your convenor during semester break times.

Dispatch hours:Monday to Friday:8am–8:30am, 12pm–12:30pm, 4pm–4:30pm.

You can only collect and return equipment between these hours.

Equipment for hire is for educational purposes only and dedicated to certain courses within the Bachelor of Digital Media. For a full list of the equipment available and how to book equipment visit:

griffith.edu.au > griffith portal > learning@griffith > my courses and organizations > qca gold coast > equipment and dispatch > resource book-ing system > visual arts gold coast

Pick up the equipment from: G14_2.25 (Dispatch).

Some students are unable to access the QCA organisation due to enroll-ment in a program outside the Queensland College of Art. Students can self-enroll by searching for the organization and enrolling in it yourself using a password. The password is BVMedia. (It is case sensitive).

assignment submission & collection

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GO INTERNATIONALYou can live overseas and fullyexperience a different lifestyle,culture, people and spectacularscenery — all while earning credit towards your degree.

Griffith University invites you totake advantage of everything the Griffith exchange program has to offer academically, culturally and geographically. Explore your world and your potential!

WHat IS EXCHaNGE?Exchange agreements are formed when two institutions recognize similarities in each others’ academic programs and quality. Exchange agreements are usually initiated by academics who share common research and academic goals and who recognize the value of exchanging ideas with staff and students. As an exchange student you will remain enrolled at Griffith University and continue to pay your normal Griffith fees. You don’t pay

tuition fees to your host institution and you are not required to pay any additional tuition fees to Griffith. You can continue to pay your tuitionfees to Griffith as if you studiedat Griffith in that semester (forexample: HECS/FEE HELP). Griffith and our partners aim to ‘exchange’ equal numbers of students, so in theory you will be paying for some-one to take your place and in return someone will be paying for you.

arE tHErE aNySCHolarSHIPS?Griffith understands that expense is a major issue for students when considering an overseas experience and therefore, offers eligible stu-dents a range of funding support options for their overseas study experience. For a list of different scholarships and financial assis-tance go to:griffith.edu.au/international/scholarships-finance

ElIGIBIlItyThe Griffith Exchange Programis available to all currentlyenrolled Griffith Universitystudents, including internationaland postgraduate students(international studentsparticipating in the Griffithexchange program cannot return to their home country).To be eligible to apply for theGriffith Exchange Program,you need:• A cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) usually around 4.5• At least one semester of studyin a degree program at Griffithat the time of application• A current passport valid forat least six months afteryour return.

tHINK GloBal‘Internationalization’ forms asignificant part of the University’s mission statement and a key part of this is to internationalize programs

through the exchange of students.

In fact, the Vice Chancellordedicates up to $500,000 eachyear for Griffith exchange program student grants to encourage and cultivate the program. This means every eligible Griffithstudent can participate in a high profile, affordable international experience that will distinguishgraduates in the competitive job market. Each of the academic elements at Griffith chooses their exchange partners strategically so their students can learn from international leaders in their field.

For more information go to:griffith.edu.au/international/study-abroad

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If you would like to know more about QCA and what we’re all about check out the links below.

To take a closer look at the five majors that comprise the Bachelor of Digital Media and stay informed about all QCA Gold Coast news, activities, information and opportunities visit:qcagoldcoast.com

‘Like’ us on the QCA Gold Coast Facebook page. Connecting QCA Gold Coast students and alumni, building a wider creative community:facebook.com/qcagoldcoast

Follow us on Twitter for regular updates and news across the Gold Coast and South Bank campuses:twitter.com/qcagriffith

Stay in the loop with all the QCA news spanning QCA Gold Coast, QCA South Bank and Griffith Film School.qcagriffith.com

All of the best bits will be updated on the QCA’s space on the Griffith site:friffith.edu.au/qca

All third year bachelor of digital media students have the opportunity to be included in the 2013 edition for a small fee of $300. Don’t miss out!

Keep an eye out for the email with further information on how tobe involved.

If you would like to purchase a copy of the 2012 edition of the Gold Coast Creative visit: griffith.edu.au/visual-creative-arts/queensland-college-art/qca-publications/gold-coast-creative-2012

The Gold Coast Creative is also available at all leading news agencies.

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ParKING at GrIffItH uNIVErSItyGriffith University is a regulated traffic area. Parking regulations apply on all campuses and are enforceable 7 days a week, 365 days a year under the Griffith University act 1998.

• A parking permit or payment is required on all university campuses when parking your vehi-cle. Parking permit conditions on campus operate all year round from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays).

• During these periods permits are to be paid for and displayed clearly on your vehicle or payment made at a parking meter for a maximum of 2 hours.

For information on parking visit: griffith.edu.au/parking

lIBrary orIENtatIoNInformation regarding the library can be found at:griffith.edu.au/library

DEVEloPmENt aND alumNIFor information on development and alumni visit:griffith.edu.au/development-alumni

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HEaltH SErVICESThe University Health Service aims to provide a high quality service to all members of the university community. General practice facilities are provided at the Gold Coast and Nathan campuses. Other services are provided across other cam-puses. In a medial emergency dial 000 for an ambulance.(If using an internal phone dial 0 for outside line).

• Location: Room 1.42 Student Centre (G33)• Opening hours: 8.30am–4.30pm• Telephone: (07) 5552 8734

For more information visit: griffith.edu.au/health-service

tHE StuDENt GuIlDStudents are encouraged to join the student guild for $88.00 per year. They receive special membership discounts and benefits, up to 15% discount off textbooks.

• Students requesting information should telephone the Student Guild on (07) 5552 8724 or visit their website: gugcstudentguild.com.au

StuDENt SErVICES CouNSElING SErVICEProvides free confidential service to students. Counseling staff are all experienced professionals. Counseling is the opportunity to talk with a professional who can offer support and new perspectives on personal, study or work related problems. In addition to one-to-one counseling, they also conduct a range of activities and workshops open to students and staff. For further information please contact (07) 5552 8734.

Counseling has been proven to be effective in assisting people to deal with a wide range of problems, including:

• Decision making (academic, career, personal)• Family Concerns• Relationship Difficulties• Alcohol and other drug problems.

For more information visit:griffith.edu.au/counselling

QCa NotICEBoarDSQCA notice boards are located at:G14 – outside design studio, in the main entrance near 2.28In main hallway near 2.06 and the fine art studioG31 – in main hallway outside 1.06.

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WHErE CaN I fIND tHE CourSE StruCturE?Please refer to the current course structure online:griffith.edu.au > current students > programs and courses > visual and creative arts > design and digital media > bachelor of digital media > program structure 37

WHo CaN I talK to aBoutmy DEGrEE?Julie HicksonClient Administration OfficerStudent Centre (G33)

your CourSE CoNVENor:3D Design – Dr Jennifer LoyFine Art – Dr Laini BurtonGraphic Design – Dominique FallaDigital Design – Dr Dale PattersonePhoto – Heather Faulkner

Student Success Advisor– Lee Litfin k.litfin@griffith.edu.au

I’m Not VEry GooD at WrItING ESSayS, WHo CaN I SEE for SomE HElP?Please contact (07) 5552 8109 or academicskills@griffith.edu.au.

If you are an international and non-english speaker please contact Tihana Nikolic on 3735 3735 at English HELP.

Operating hours are between 9am–4pm, Mon to Fri.

I DoN’t KNoW HoW to rEfErENCE my BooK aND jourNal SourCES for my tHEory aSSIGNmENtS. CaN I GEt SomE HElP?The referencing tool is designed to provide you with examples of direct quotations, paraphrasing and full references for a range of resources you may have used when research-ing a topic.Go to griffith.edu.au > current students > library > workshops and training > referencing tool (under popular links).

I DoN’t lIKE tHE CourSES I’m DoING IN fIrSt SEmEStEr, DoES tHat mEaN tHIS DEGrEE IS Not for mE?In first year, all Bachelor of Digital Media students complete Core Courses to enable everyone to try a broad sample of what the degree offers across the five specializa-tions. Once the core courses are complete you will have a better understanding of which direction you would like to head in.

arE tHErE aNy laNGuaGE rEQuIrEmENtS?There are English language require-ments that apply to international applicants and other applicants whose previous study was under taken in a language other than English. There are minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to all programs. If you do not meet the university’s specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith University English Language Institute (GUELI) to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. The GUELI offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches. The university’s under-graduate admission policy also apply to any area of study.

Do I GEt CrEDIt for PrEVIouS StuDIES?Griffith University awards credit for prior learning. Prior learning may relate to previous study taken at Griffith, another university, training organization or TAFE. Students can apply to gain credit for prior learning by lodging a credit transfer application form. To assist with your application, Griffith’s credit prec-edent database gives you a guide to what credit you may be entitled to, by listing equivalent courses in which the university has awarded credit previously. This publication should be used as a guide only. For more info, go to:griffith.edu.au/admissions/cred-it-transfer-articulation

Do I GEt marKED DoWN for Not turNING uP to lECturES or tutorIalS?Please refer to the course outline or ask your convenor/lecturer. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to ask your mentors, Trudy Jensen or any staff member.

WHat IS a fIrSt & SECoND major? DoES tHat mEaN I NEED to taKE CErtaIN CourSES?The Bachelor of Digital Media offers students the ability to undertake both a Major (compulsory) plus either an Elective Major (secondary major of 60cp of relevant courses) or two Specializations (30CP each). Please refer to the program struc-ture online to see the list of courses required to graduate with either an elective major or two specializations.

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QCa GolD CoaStWElComE &oVErVIEWLecture Theaters 3/4 Complex (G17),THEATRE 3.

Welcome by ActingDeputy Director,Dominique Falla.Introduction of staff and student mentors. Overview of the Bachelor of Digital Media; what to expect at Queensland College of Art; itinerary for the day; and much more! Announcement of five ‘SPOT PRIZE’ winners.

morNINGorIENtatIoNaCtIVItIES, QCa GCVarious locations in G14 & G31.

Meet your mentor, stu-dent services workshop, Health and Safety training, library tour and computer lab requirements (a light morning tea and refresh-ments will be provided).

SuBWay luNCH(ProVIDED)Undercover areaoutside G31.

Subway lunch–six inch sub, biscuit and drink. Mingle with other students, student mentors and staff during the lunch break.

aftErNooNorIENtatIoNaCtIVItIESVarious locationsin G14 & G31.

Continuation of core orientation activities: stu-dent services workshop, Health & Safety training library tour and computer lab requirements.

CrEatIVE WorK-SHoPUndercover area outside G31.

A short creative activity to finish off the day – a chance to let your creative juices flow!

NOTE: COMPLETE THEATTACHED FORM, QCA STAFFWILL STAMP YOUR FORM ON

COMPLETION OF EACH SESSION.

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QCa tEaCHING aND ProfESSIoNal Staff

a/Prof DoNal fItZPatrICKAssociate ProfessorDeputy Director – Gold CoastG14_2.03 (Ext 28602)d.fitzpatrick@griffith.edu.au

Dr DalE PattErSoNConvenor – Senior LecturerDigital DesignG31_1.18 (Ext 28111)d.patterson@griffith.edu.au

DomINIQuE fallaConvenor – LecturerGraphic DesignG31_1.16 (Ext 29033)d.falla@griffith.edu.au

Dr laINI BurtoNConvenor – LecturerArt Theory / Fine ArtG31_1.17 (Ext 27121)l.burton@griffith.edu.au

Dr jENNIfEr loyConvenor – Lecturer3-Dimensional DesignG31_1.19 (Ext 29314)j.loy@griffith.edu.au

HEatHEr faulKNErConvenor – LecturerePhotojournalismG14_2.32 (Ext 27780)h.faulkner@griffith.edu.au

DaNIEl DElla-BoSCaLecturerVisual MediaG31_1.20 (Ext 29302)d.della-bosca@griffith.edu.au

roByN PEaCoCK-SmItHLecturerDesignG14_2.05 (Ext 28201)r.peacock-smith@griffith.edu.au

rICHarD BluNDEllSenior LecturerGraphic DesignG31_1.21 (Ext 29303)r.blundell@griffith.edu.au

lEE lItfINStudent Success AdvisorG14_2.07 (Ext 27782)k.litfin@griffith.edu.au

truDy jENSENAdmin OfficerG14_2.27 (Ext 28190)t.jensen@griffith.edu.au

NataSHa KErSHaWAdmin AssistantG14_2.28 (Ext 29770)n.kershaw@griffith.edu.au

mEGaN HarrISoNActing Creative DirectorLivewormG14_2.31 (Ext 27262 / 27120)megan.harrison@griffith.edu.au

SHaroN SEarlEAdmin AssistantLivewormG14_2.30 (Ext 27262)s.searle@griffith.edu.au

CaSEy StEWartWeb PublisherG14_2.30 (Ext 27262)c.stewart@griffith.edu.au

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tECHNICal StaffAnne-Maree GarciaSenior Technical OfficerG14_2.06 (Ext 28095)a.garcia@griffith.edu.au

jaSoN urECHTechnical OfficerG14_2.15 (Ext 28741)j.urech@griffith.edu.au

VINCE mCKIlloPTechnical OfficerCreative DigitalG14_2.25 (Ext 27781)v.mckillop@griffith.edu.au

aCaDEmIC SKIllSacademicskills@griffith.edu. auConsultation sign on sessionGC Location – G10_2.24(07) 5552 8109

ENGlISH HElPTihana Nikolic(07) 3735 3735griffith.edu.au/englishhelpMonday–Friday (9am–4pm)

lIBrary aND It HElP DESKLibrary G10(07) 5552 5555library@griffith.edu.au(07) 5552 8109

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aSHlEy WHamoNDFine Art / Art Theory

a.whamond@griffith.edu.au

Carl WarNErArt Theory

c.warner@griffith.edu.auKylIE HICKS

Fine Artk.hicks@griffith.edu.au

NaSaN PatHErArt Theory

n.pather@griffith.edu.au

tIm raNKINDigital Design

t.rankin@griffith.edu.au

BIll PlatZArt Theory

b.platz@griffith.edu.au

ClauDIo KIraCGraphic Design

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Fine Artl.weedon@griffith.edu.au

Sam CaNNING3-Dimensional Design

s.canning@griffith.edu.au

WSCott roBErtSDigital Design

s.roberts@griffith.edu.au

Dr BraD NuNNFine Art

b.nunn@griffith.edu.au

HaDIEH afSHaNIFine Art

h.afshani@griffith.edu.au

lEE EVaNSDigital Design

l.evans@griffith.edu.au

SEaN CoStaINDigital Design

s.costain@griffith.edu.au

BruCE BluNDEll3-Dimensional Design

b.blundell@griffith.edu.au

Haya CoHENFine Art

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ePhotojournalismm.waller@griffith.edu.au

SoNya PEtErSFine Art

sonya.peters@griffith.edu.au

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