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