Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) (B-FAFILMTV)

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Overview

Award title	Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
Year & campus	2020 — Southbank
CRICOS code	093584A
Fees information	Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & type	Undergraduate Coursework
AQF level	7
Credit points	300 credit points
Duration	36 months full-time

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a three-year degree which offers immersive and experiential practice-based studio studies in nine areas of specialisation (Acting, Animation, Dance, Design and Production, Film and Television, Music Theatre, Screenwriting, Theatre and Visual Art). It features an intense and student-centred approach to skills training, to create self-confident and autonomous arts practitioners with the capacity to build sustainable careers in an international context. Each specialisation features regular opportunities for exhibition, production and performance, and culminates in a capstone experience, which prepares students for professional work and further research. Critical studies build knowledge of the context of a student’s core discipline along with academic literacy, and complementary studies offer a choice of electives in the visual and performing arts, or from other areas of study within the University of Melbourne. The degree is designed to have international currency and to assist the VCA to raise its international profile.

Entry requirements

1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criteria:

successful completion of the VCE (or an equivalent qualification) with a study score of at least 25 in Units 3 and 4 English/English Language/Literature, or a study score of at least 30 in Units 3 and 4 ESL. Minimum ATAR is not applicable.
performance in an audition, test, interview, workshop, portfolio or folio presentation.

2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and may call for referee reports or employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Overview, Objectives and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Intended learning outcomes

work independently or in ensemble in a wide range of careers and performance or production opportunities
be well-trained and knowledgeable in their own and related fields
be committed to continuous learning and production in their discipline
have a local and international perspective on their own arts practice
excellence in practising their own art form
have good academic literacy skills in expression, argument and research
be proficient in the use of appropriate modern technologies.

Generic skills

Artistically excellent:

demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional artist/practitioner in the 21 Century
have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of artistic practices and scholarship
have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
reach a high level of achievement in artistic practice, writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies

Knowledgeable across disciplines:

examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a range of disciplines
expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment

Leaders in communities:

initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
mentor future generations of learners
engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs

Attuned to cultural diversity:

value different cultures and their cultural forms of practice
be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values

Active global citizens:

understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society
accept social and civic responsibilities
be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics.

Course structure

300-point program:

275 points of compulsory subjects
- 87.5 points at Level 1
- 87.5 points at Level 2
- 100 points at Level 3
25 points of electives

Subject options

Year 1

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
FLTV10006	Screen Practice 1A	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	25
FLTV10005	Languages of the Screen 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV10007	Screenwriting 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV10008	Screen Practice 1B	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	25
FLTV10009	Screen Culture and Aesthetics 1	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5

PLUS

One VCA Elective Subject (see list below)

Please note: Students are recommended to consider The Actors Process as a first-year elective.

Year 2

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
FLTV20006	Screen Practice 2A	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	25
FLTV20007	Languages of the Screen 2	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV20008	Screenwriting 2	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV20009	Screen Practice 2B	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	25
FLTV20010	Screen Culture and Aesthetics 2	July (Online)	12.5

PLUS

One VCA Elective Subject (see list below)

Year 3

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
FLTV30009	Languages of the Screen 3	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV30011	Screen Culture and Aesthetics 3	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV30010	Presentation and Marketing	February (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV30008	Critical Reflection	Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FLTV30012	Screen Practice 3	Year Long (On Campus - Southbank)	50

VCA Elective Subjects

Students wishing to take subjects offered as breadth options on the Parkville campus should seek permission from the Course Coordinator. Students are encouraged to take Semester 2 or Summer/Winter intensive subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
		Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 1 (Off Campus) June (Off Campus) Semester 2 (Off Campus) Semester 2 (Online) Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) Not available in 2020 Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) February (On Campus - Parkville) February (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank) Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) July (On Campus - Parkville) June (On Campus - Southbank) April (Online)
AIND10004	Art and Indigenous Voice	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
AIND10003	Ancient & Contemporary Indigenous Arts	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
CCDP10002	The Electronic Arts: Vision and Sound	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CCDP10003	Video Games: Remaking Reality	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
DNCE10027	Dancing the Dance 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
DRAM10026	Up Close and Personal with MTC	Semester 1 (Off Campus) June (Off Campus) Semester 2 (Off Campus)	12.5
DPSS10007	The History of Cool: Fashion & Attitude	Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
FLTV10021	Interactive Art Media 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA10035	Still Life: Nature Morte	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA10036	Life Drawing: The Body	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI10222	The Wellbeing Orchestra	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI10202	Jazz: The Improvisatory Spirit	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MUSI10179	Making Music For Film And Animation 1	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI10184	Pop Song Writing 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUST10009	Music Theatre: From Chorus To Ensemble	Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUST10012	Alexander Technique for Daily Function	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR10007	The Actors Process	Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR10019	Clear Speech and Communication	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
UNIB10011	The Secret Life of the Body 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
AIND20011	Indigenous Art and Changing the Nation	Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
AIND20012	Ancient & Contemporary Indigenous Arts 2	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
CCDP20001	Street Art	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
DNCE20031	Dancing the Dance 2: Create & Perform	Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
DNCE20032	Body Works	Not available in 2020	12.5
FINA20035	Drawing with Anatomy	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) February (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FINA20026	Painting Techniques	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) February (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA20033	Introduction to Printmaking Processes	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) February (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA20036	Under Camera Animation	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) February (On Campus - Southbank) Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
FINA20044	Art and the Botanical	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) February (On Campus - Parkville) Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FINA20045	Introduction to Screenprinting	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) February (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) June (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20163	Samba Band	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) April (Online) June (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20164	Free Play New Music Improvisation Ensem	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) June (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20167	Creating Music For Advertising	Not available in 2020	12.5
MUSI20190	Advanced Recording Studio Techniques	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20192	R&B, Soul & Gospel Choir	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20173	The Art of Game Music	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20174	The Laptop Recording Studio	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI20206	The Business of Music	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUST20008	Music Theatre: Singing Sondheim	Not available in 2020	12.5
MUST20009	Music Theatre: Singing the Golden Age	Not available in 2020	12.5
MUST20010	Singing and the Power of Pop Music	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUST20011	Intimate Acts: Inside The 'Fourth Wall'	Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR20022	Improvisation: Text, Space and Action	Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR20023	The Artist's Toolbox	February (On Campus - Southbank) July (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR20042	Puppets as Storytellers	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR20043	Design and the Moving Image	June (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
DRAM30020	Acting for Camera	Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI30236	The Music Producer: From Brass to Beats	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUST30012	Music Theatre: Singing Rock Musicals	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR30039	Understanding Masks	Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
THTR30042	Hashtag Cyberstar	Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank) Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5

Reassessment is available in this course

Reassessment is a second attempt at passing a compulsory subject if a borderline failure in a single subject has a significant impact on the student's progression through their course. A borderline failure is usually a mark of 45% or more. Reassessment is not available if failure in the subject is a result of a finding of student academic misconduct; or a student was awarded a NH grade due to failure to participate in a component of assessment that was a hurdle requirement or failure to attend or participate in the subject as required.

Refer to Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326): https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1326

Last updated: 18 December 2020