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James Cook University School of Creative Arts
The Student ExperienceAs a Creative Arts student you have the opportunity to explore your creativity, and discover new and exciting forms of expression and innovation. The School of Creative Arts supports you to do this with specialist studios, computer labs and rehearsal spaces that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.As a full-time student you will typically spend 12 to 15 hours per week in classes, after which you can explore your creativity and inspiration. That might be talking to or working with your peers, working in the studio, making use of the outstanding facilities in the library, or letting the natural environment around the campus inspire you. You will have access to up-to-date hardware and software. You can borrow from our extensive range of photographic, sound or video equipment, and work in project teams around the campus or as an individual artist pursuing a creative goal. There is no extra charge for using our state-of-the-art equipment, and you can complete your subjects without having to purchase your own.
Your teachers will encourage you to get
involved in a range of extra-curricular
activities such as performances,
exhibitions and social events. We are
a friendly School, with staff available
to help. Students who reach the fourth
year Honours program often work
with staff in research projects and
collaborations, which can progress
through to Masters and PhD programs.
In addition to time on campus, you will
have access to a range of community
arts events and organisations in
northern Queensland, where there are
a wide variety of arts groups, festivals,
events, performances and exhibitions.
Some of these include the On Edge
contemporary media and performance
festival in Cairns, and the See Hear Now
contemporary sound and music festival
in Townsville. Add to that a program
of exhibitions and events presented
at galleries, including the Perc Tucker
Regional Gallery, Umbrella Studios,
KickArts, the Tanks Arts Centre and the
Cairns Regional Gallery. Cairns and
Townsville sustain a wealth of creative
expertise and opportunity.
After my first photography class
at JCU with an inspiring lecturer,
I was hooked.
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Bachelor of New Media Arts (Digital Imaging)*,
Graduated 2011
Freelance Photographer, Chanel Baran Photographics, Cairns
After my first photography class at JCU with an inspiring lecturer, I
was hooked. Initially I started my degree wanting to be a graphic
designer, but I have never looked back since that first class.
Plus I love the fact you can be 100 per cent ‘you’, doing what you
love and being surrounded by people who share your passion.
In a typical week, I would learn something new in my field as
well as other subjects important to a career in the arts. You learn
how to develop your creative vision to produce an artwork that
represents your unique personality and talent. I would then
spend hours on assignment, developing my skills to be the best
photographer and artistic creative I could be.
My highlight at JCU would have to be my third year. By that stage you know what to do, how to do it, and are passionate to create work that will help you make it in the real world.
You also feel part of the big picture, as an artist and a graduating student. Living on campus means you feel like your college and faculty are your family.
Early this year I started my own business in Cairns. Later in the year I will take up a special invitation from a prestigious wedding photography and videography company in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, to be part of their team. From there I will expand my portfolio, save up, then start my travelling photography career in America.
I am happy that my passion in photography can possibly take me wherever I want to go.
* now Bachelor of New Media Arts (Photo Media)
chanel baran
Diploma of Creative Arts
The Diploma of Creative Arts is a flexible course that enables students to explore either one creative arts area, or sample a range of areas from new media, digital imagery, music, visual arts, performance, design, art theory and criticism. Students can build a study plan that is focussed or broadly based.
The Diploma of Creative Arts is a respected qualification in its own right. Additionally, on the successful completion of the diploma, you can continue into a degree program and receive credit for successfully completed subjects.
Diploma of Creative ArtsCampus: Townsville; CairnsMode: On campus; full time or part time
Duration: 1 year full-time
Prerequisites: English
Mid-year entry: Yes
QTAC code: Townsville 311441 Cairns 321441
Certificate of Photography
Campus: Townsville; Cairns
Duration: 0.5 years full-timeMid-year entry: Yes
Certificate of Photography
This Certificate enables students to gain foundation skills in both the capture of photographic images and the processes involved in image manipulation. Students have access to high quality cameras, studios and lighting gear, in addition to computers and software for image manipulation.
Bachelor of New Media Arts (Photomedia)
This course offers a balance of practice
and theory for careers in digital
imaging and photography. You will
learn the principles and practice of
digital photographic capture, both
on location and in the studio, as
well as digital image processing and
output. You will also develop advanced
skills in image manipulation, colour
management, digital workflows and
the fine art digital print.
Bachelor of New Media Arts (Photomedia)
Campus: Townsville
Mode: On campus; full-time or part time
Duration: 3 years full-time
Prerequisites: English
Mid-year entry: Yes
QTAC code: Townsville 311431
Master of Philosophy – Creative
The Master of Philosophy (Creative
Arts) is a research degree designed
for graduates from creative arts
and related disciplines who wish to
pioneer new knowledge and present
the culmination of their research via
creative performance and/or exhibition,
as well as a thesis.
Master of Philosophy – Creative Arts
Campus: Townsville; Cairns; External
Mode: Research degree
Duration: 2 years full-time
Mid-year entry: Yes
CRICOS code: 075190B
Contact & Further Information
WEB:
www.jcu.edu.au/soca/emag.socajcu.comwww.facebook.com/soca
PHONE:
Student Enquiry Centre1800 246 446
EMAIL: CreativeArts@jcu.edu.au