Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design and Production) (B-FADPRO) // Course structure

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Course structure

300-point program, including:

  • 206.25 points of common core subjects
  • 62.5 points of major-specific core subjects
  • 31.25 points of electives

Students apply for either the 'Design' or 'Technical' major and are selected into their major as part of the interview process.

Subject options

The course structure is outlined below. First semester is an integrated study of production processes for all students. Year 1 semester 2 students progress to their chosen major and will not be able to change majors as the study in the majors is sequential. Year 2 builds the student’s skill base and enables them to explore different areas within their major. Year 3 continues extending their skill base preparing them for their graduating projects and enables them to complete an industry internship.

Year 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
THTR10022 Artefact and Performance 1 No longer available
DPSS10002 Foundations of Design and Production 1 Not available in 2021 25
DPSS10001 Production Practice 1 Not available in 2021 12.5
DPSS10005 Artefact and Performance 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DPSS10006 Foundations of Design and Production 2 Not available in 2021 25
DPSS10004 Production Practice 2 Not available in 2021 12.5

Year 2

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DPSS20001 Production Practice 3 Not available in 2021 37.5
DPSS20002 Frontiers in Design and Technology Not available in 2021 6.25

PLUS

Two of the following according to major:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DPSS20003 Design Studio 1 Not available in 2021 25
DPSS20004 Technical Studio 1 Not available in 2021 25
DPSS20005 Design Studio 2 Not available in 2021 12.5
DPSS20006 Technical Studio 2 Not available in 2021 12.5

PLUS

One of the following 6.25 credit point electives

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DPSS20008 Introduction to Production Management Not available in 2021 6.25
DPSS20007 Interpretations of Period Style Not available in 2021 6.25

PLUS

One 12.5 credit point VCA Elective Subject or, with permission from the Course Coordinator, a Parkville campus breadth subject.

Year 3

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DPSS30001 Production Practice 4 Not available in 2021 50
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
DPSS30006 Professional Practice and Promotion Not available in 2021 12.5

PLUS

Two of the following according to major:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DPSS30003 Technical Internship Not available in 2021 12.5
DPSS30002 Design Internship Not available in 2021 12.5
DPSS30005 Independent Technical Project
Year Long (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DPSS30004 Independent Design Project
Year Long (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

PLUS

One 12.5 credit point VCA elective or, with permission from the Course Coordinator, a Parkville campus breadth subject.

VCA Elective Subjects

Students wishing to take subjects offered as breadth options on the Parkville campus should seek permission from the Course Coordinator

Code Name Study period Credit Points
AIND10003 Ancient & Contemporary Indigenous Arts Not available in 2021 12.5
AIND10004 Art and Indigenous Voice
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
DPSS10007 The History of Cool: Fashion & Attitude
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
MUST10012 Alexander Technique for Daily Function No longer available
THTR10019 Clear Speech and Communication
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
FLTV10021 Interactive Art Media 1
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
MUSI10202 Jazz: The Improvisatory Spirit
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
FLTV10010 Making Movies 1
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
MUSI10179 Making Music For Film And Animation 1
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
MUSI10184 Pop Song Writing 1
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
THTR10007 The Actors Process
Winter Term (Online)
 12.5
FINA10035 Still Life: Nature Morte
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
FINA10036 Life Drawing: The Body
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DNCE10027 Dancing the Dance 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
UNIB10011 The Secret Life of the Body 1
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
DRAM10026 Up Close and Personal with MTC
Semester 1 (Online)
June (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
MUST10009 Music Theatre: From Chorus To Ensemble No longer available
AIND20011 Indigenous Art and Changing the Nation
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
AIND20012 Ancient & Contemporary Indigenous Arts 2 Not available in 2021 12.5
DPSS20009 Travelling Design & Performance Studio Not available in 2021 12.5
MUSI20190 Advanced Recording Studio Techniques
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
MUSI20167 Creating Music For Advertising Not available in 2021 12.5
THTR20043 Design and the Moving Image
June (Online)
Winter Term (Online)
 12.5
MUSI20164 Free Play New Music Improvisation Ensem
February (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
June (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
MUST20010 Singing and the Power of Pop Music
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
THTR20022 Improvisation: Text, Space and Action
Winter Term (Online)
 12.5
MUST20011 Intimate Acts: Inside The 'Fourth Wall' No longer available
FINA20033 Introduction to Printmaking Processes
Summer Term (On Campus - Southbank)
March (On Campus - Southbank)
April (On Campus - Southbank)
July (On Campus - Southbank)
July (On Campus - Southbank)
September (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
FLTV20005 Making Movies 2
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
MUST20008 Music Theatre: Singing Sondheim No longer available
MUST20009 Music Theatre: Singing the Golden Age No longer available
FINA20026 Painting Techniques
Summer Term (Online)
February (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Winter Term (Online)
July (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
THTR20042 Puppets as Storytellers Not available in 2021 12.5
MUSI20192 R&B, Soul & Gospel Choir Not available in 2021 12.5
MUSI20163 Samba Band
February (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
June (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
MUSI20173 The Art of Game Music
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
THTR20023 The Artist's Toolbox
February (Online)
July (Online)
 12.5
MUSI20174 The Laptop Recording Studio
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
DNCE20031 Dancing the Dance 2: Create & Perform
July (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
FINA20035 Drawing with Anatomy
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MUSI20206 The Business of Music
Semester 2 (Online)
 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
CCDP20001 Street Art
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
DPSS30007 Design and Production Global Atelier Not available in 2021 12.5
DRAM30020 Acting for Camera
July (Online)
 12.5
MUST30012 Music Theatre: Singing Rock Musicals No longer available
MUSI30236 The Music Producer: From Brass to Beats
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
THTR30039 Understanding Masks Not available in 2021 12.5
THTR30042 Hashtag Cyberstar
Summer Term (Online)
February (Online)
Winter Term (Online)
July (Online)
 12.5
FLTV30022 Making Movies 3 Practical Production
Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

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Last updated: 16 April 2025