QCA First Year Handbook by Belinda Greenwood

Welcome Congratulations on gaining a place in the Bachelor of Digital Media program. Jessica Barker, Chris Chidlow, Christopher Weir and Belinda Greenwood, second and third year students of the Bachelor of Digital Media degree, have 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. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure you already recognise 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 are joining internationally successful QCA alumni. Enjoy your studies and work towards success! Regards and best wishes,

Associate Professor Donal Fitzpatrick QCA Deputy Director Gold Coast

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 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.

Gold Coast Campus

Why choose this degree? 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 specialisation 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 specialisation from another area of the degree or from other schools or faculties â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

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Why choose this Degree?

Degree Options: Gold Coast

Digital Media Core Majors: 3-Dimensional Design Digital Design ePhotojournalism Fine Art Graphic Design

The Gold Coast Creative

Get QCA Social

Creating Your Degree

General Information

Q&As

General Information

QCA-Need to Know

Go International

The Degree

Program Information

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Teaching and Professional Staff

Contacts

Must Know

2014 Academic Calendar

Itinerary QCA Orientation

Important Dates

Degree Options on the Gold Coast

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

Digital Design

ePhotojournalism

Fine Art

Graphic Design

Graduates have a unique combination 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.

Graduates with a keen appreciation of the politics and philosophies underpinning the photographic discipline and a demonstrated eagerness to work innovatively in their chosen photographic specialisation whether press or new media will be capable of securing a rewarding career at a professional level anywhere in the world.

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.

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

Program Information Credit for Prior Study Griffith University awards credit for prior learning. Prior learning may relate to previous study taken at Griffith, another university, training organisation or TAFE. Students can apply to gain credit for prior learning by lodging a credit transfer application form. To assist with your application, Griffithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Requirements English language requirements apply to international applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other the English. There are minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to all programs.

If you do not meet the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Admission Requirements The University’s Undergraduate admission policies will apply.

Course Information Comprehensive university approved information on the Bachelor of Digital Media and courses can be found by following the prompts at: griffith.edu.au > current students > programs and courses > visual and creative arts > bachelor of digital media > course list and requirements

Higher Degree Programs To 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

Degree Structure To be eligible for the Award of Bachelor of Digital Media, a student must acquire 240CP as prescribed below: Core Courses These 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 Courses These 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 Courses These six studio Major courses provide the depth of specialist professional experience necessary for your chosen major. Elective Major or Two Specialisations

These six elective courses allow you further specialised studies in your area or a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;second majorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

Degree Requirements

60CP Core course

To 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

60CP Foundation Course

Gain 60 credit points for an elective major or 60 credit points for two 30 credit point areas of specialisation* OR gain 30 credit points for an elective specialisation* and 30 credit points of electives* from any discipline across the University

60CP Major course

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.

60CP Elective Major

30CP Spec 1 30CP Spec 3

Digital Media: Core Courses Digital Visualisation

Visual Strategies

Indigenous Art, Protocols and Practice

Creating The Image

1211QCA An introduction to the practice of 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.

1213QCA This course aims to give a foundation in some of the vitally important issues that face Indigenous people and offers frameworks for practice when engaging in creative projects/ collaborations that involve Indigenous content.

1212QCA 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 introduction to the fundamental elements and principles of all Art and Design Practices.

1210QCA The specific objective of this course is to provide a platform of visual literacy encompassing perceptual, analytical and expressive skills.

Mapping the Postmodern

1209QCA This course will build on studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understanding of histories and theories of visual culture as well as methods of research and critique developed in 1208QCA Mapping the Modern.

Mapping the Modern

1208QCA 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.

Choose either

Language and Communication for Arts and Social Sciences 5904LAL 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 communication skills required for study and practice in their discipline.

3-Dimensional Design Studio Foundations Introduction to 3D Printing

2510QCA 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.

Digital Environments

2584QCA 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 colour, design and organisation within a web page.

Industry Project

3D Digital Modelling for Design

Digital Making: Objects & Furniture

Industry Portfolio

3538QCA This course incorporates industrybased practice for not less than 100 hours in an approved professional design environment. Assessment is by progressive feedback from the industry supervisor, presentation and a summarised portfolio of work produced during industry practice.

2603QCA 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.

2574QCA An introduction to the specialist skills of 3D modelling and computer aided design principles by developing design skills using digital technology, in constructing working drawings and 3D models and the conceptualising, presentation, layout and composition of designs.

3523QCA 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.

Studio Majors Introduction to 3D Design

2572QCA This course provides an introduction to designing for students working in 3D across related disciplines, such product and interiors, art and engineering, jewellery and graphic objects.

Designing Complex Objects

3540QCA This course explores complex object or product design and object or product construction 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 jewellery.

3D Digital Modelling for Visualisation

2575QCA This course extends on the specialist skills of 3D modelling, animation, special effects, presentation, layout and composition of design.

Product Design

2573QCA 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.

3D Design for Public Spaces

2569QCA This course fosters the development of socially aware, critically informed and teamoriented design practitioners. Team work is required to coordinate, observe, extract, record, interpret and develop design solutions in response to a specific community.

3D Digital Modelling for Manufacturing

2604QCA 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 modelling techniques used in industry that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user.

By 2012 Graduate Dixie Edwards

Digital Design Studio Foundations 3D Digital Modelling for Design

Time Based Video 1

2582QCA This course introduces students to the theoretical and practical implications of using digital video within multimedia.

Industry Project

3538QCA 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, presentation and a summarised portfolio of work produced during industry practice.

Digital Environments

Typography for Screen Design 3544QCA This course develops on theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of typography design and layout as an essential aspect of screen design.

Industry Portfolio

3523QCA 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.

Studio Majors Time Based Video 2

2542QCA 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 contemporary motion graphic design.

Intro to Music Programming & Production

1066QCA This course will provide familiarisation with the operation of audio production software and related technologies 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 mixedmedia formats.

3D Computer Animation for Design

1521QCA This course provides a broad understanding of the development and practice of computer animation. The principles of timing, aesthetics of movement, designing action, sequencing and story telling are covered. Practical work will involve threedimensional animation exercises and project work.

Interactive Media

2544QCA Interactive media investigates the application of text, images, animation and sound into interactive programs as well as program creation and CD production. Exercises in authoring techniques will lead to an assignment which will use professional authoring programs and other imaging software to produce an interactive program.

Introduction to Games Design

2563QCA This course provides a broad understanding of the development and practice of advanced 3D animation and computer game development. The principles of game theory and implementation as well as an understanding of complex advanced animation techniques are covered.

Time Based Vector

3539QCA This course will look at integrating flash applications with XML data sets, browsers via JavaScript and databases using ASP, whilst also covering flash design elements such as staggered delivery and automatic preloading.

By 2012 Graduate Hector Galindo

ePhotojournalism Studio Foundations Issues in Photo History: An Introduction

2420QCA This course will focus on the manifestation of ideologies in photography. The work of individual photographers will be discussed in relation to the broader contexts of cultural phenomenon and historical circumstance. Philosophical, political and cultural frameworks will be examined to discuss diversity and difference in relation to photographic practice and discourse.

News Photography 1 E-Visual Storytelling

3829QCA This online 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.

Photoimaging: Ideas in Practice 1 2824QCA 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 endeavours to provide a set of working strategies integral to professional practice within the area of illustrative photography.

Photoimaging: Ideas in Practice 2 2826QCA 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 subject endeavours to provide a set of working strategies integral to professional practice within the area of illustrative photography.

2828QCA The foundation course News Photography 1 is one of two courses designed to develop substantial craft and visual language 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.

News Photography 2

2829QCA In this course students will consolidate the camera and language skills they acquired in semester 1, while concentrating on lighting and exposure controls to develop practical expertise commensurate with the needs of working professional photographers.

Studio Majors Individual Project 1: ePhotojournalism

3827QCA This course places emphasis on producing bodies of work which continue to investigate the area of photojournalism. Demonstrating an emerging critical and investigative approach in research, planning and production is necessary to complete final folios.

Picture Editing

3825QCA This course provides the necessary theory and skills to actively engage in the process of picture editing and designing for a variety of modern visual communication mediums. Throughout this course particular attention will be given to the context in which images are to be consumed and how that context can alter, enhance or subvert the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original intention.

Photojournalism

2809QCA In this course emphasis is placed on developing a range of practical and research skills which will encourage the conceptualisation of philosophical and sociological structure, which is integral to the practice of photojournalism.

Social Documentary

Individual Project 2: ePhotojournalism

3827QCA This course extends and develops conceptual frameworks formed in the core area of ephotographic study to produce a body of work which continues to investigate one particular area of ephotographic practices.

3807QCA Social documentary concerns itself with the production of photographic works that convey to a wider audience the informed position of the author. Through the exploration 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.

By 2012 Graduate Hannah Hawkins

Fine Art Studio Foundations Introduction to Ideas and Images 2366QCA 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.

Spatial Practices Sculpture and Small Objects

2359QCA This course is an integral part of the studio-based fine art foundation and has been developed to complement the 3-Dimensional, public and sitespecific art component of the fine art major. The course-work program includes drawing and presents projects that initiate a range of experimental and interpretive visual investigations.

2361QCA Experimentation with an interdisciplinary approach is encouraged in response to two thematic studio projects. Lectures, tutorials and studio work will focus on contemporary ideas and issues of the use of space, place and time in the visual arts.

2-Dimensional Practices

2360QCA 2-Dimensional practices address and explore, through studio practice, the conceptual concerns and methodologies of the pictorial that includes: painting, drawing, collage/assemblage, print and digital methods, installation and related practices of the 2-Dimensional in visual arts.

Drawing Investigations

2357QCA Drawing Investigations is a studio base course that examines issues and practices related to a range of investigative visual art processes. The course familiarises the student to the historical and contemporary connections, approaches and investigations that bring together visual language and studio methodologies.

Fabrication and Production

2358QCA Fabrication and Production is a studio foundation component of the Bachelor of Visual Media degree. It aims to explore 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.

Studio Majors Individual Practice 1

3352QCA This course builds upon the skills and knowledge developed in 2361QCA Spatial Practices and 2360QCA 2 Dimensional Practices. (It is therefore strongly recommended that students enrol in this subject only after the successful completion of both 2361QCA and 2360QCA).

Individual Practice 2

3353QCA This course builds upon the skills and knowledge developed in 3352QCA Individual Practice 1 (it is therefore strongly recommended that students enrol in this course only after the successful completion of 3352QCA). Experimentation within an interdisciplinary context is encouraged.

Theory & Practice 1

3355QCA This course explores ways in which theory and studio practice extend and challenge each other. Practice is founded on philosophical and other bases but often the knowledge gained through studio practice is situational, learnt 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 2

3354QCA Theory & Practice 2 builds on the skills developed in Theory & Practice 1. This course explores ways in which theory and studio practice extend and challenge each other.

By 2012 Graduate Morgan Bell

Graphic Design Studio Foundations Typographic Design 1

2579QCA An introductory course providing a basic knowledge of typography. Topics include lettering, legibility, spatial organisation and visual dynamics, negative space, type specifications, basic grid design, tabulated matter, basic text and display setting.

Digital Environments

Digital Graphic Design

2578QCA This course gives students a practical and theoretical understanding 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 1

2567QCA This course introduces the fundamental precepts of communicating by design. Systematic approaches to information design are investigated and applied to a range of design problems requiring a graphic solution.

Typography for Print

3575QCA The course allows students to practice and develop highly refined typographic skills that will enable them to work effectively in the Graphic Design industry upon completion of the program, and confidently prepare design files for print.

Industry Portfolio

3523QCA 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.

Studio Majors Typographic Design 2

2506QCA 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 expression of meaning through the visible word demands an understanding of content and constant attention to detail.

Graphic Design 2

2568QCA This course introduces students to the fundamental precepts of communicating by design. Systematic approaches to information design are investigated and applied to a range of design problems requiring a graphic solution.

Typography for Screen Design 3544QCA This course develops on theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of typography design and layout as an essential aspect of screen design.

Graphic Design 3

3537QCA This course emphasises the integration of creative and imaginative applications of design and communication processes to contemporary graphic design problems.

Industry Project

or Professional Practice 1

2593QCA 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.

By 2012 Graduate Emine Karadag

Creating Your Degree Use this section to plan your Digital Media degree and tailor it to your liking. There are many ways you could customise your degree, but all fall into the following three options: A. Studio Major + 60CP Elective Major B. Studio Major + 30CP Elective Specialisation (Spec) + 30CP Elective Specialisation (Spec) * Note 1 x 30CP Elective Specialisation can have mixed subject areas Studio Majors (180CP)

3D Design Digital Design ePhotojournalism Fine Art Graphic Design

Elective Majors (60CP) 3D Design Digital Design ePhotojournalism Fine Art Graphic Design Interior Design Fashion Design Drawing

Electives (GC Campus)

Select your Elective Major (60CP) or two Elective Specialisations (30CP each) from this list: Study Area CP CP Art Theory 60 30 (also at South Bank campus) Digital Design 60 30 3D Design 60 30 Drawing 60 30 ePhotojournalism 60 30 Fine Art 60 30 (also at South Bank campus) Furniture and Fabrication 30 Games Design 30 Graphic Design 60 30 Marketing 60 Printmaking 30 Publication and Editorship 30 (ePhotojournalism only) Text Journalism 60

New Majors

Two New Elective Majors:

Interior Design & Fashion Design now available at Gold Coast Campus.

Interior Design Interior Design 1

2538QCA This course introduces user centred design and explores how to build out from the user to the environment.

Mapping Interiors

Materials & Construction

2554QCA A beginners level of factually based lectures on building / interior construction methods.

Structure & the Environment

Fashion Design Activated Surfaces

2605QCA This course encourages students to develop a broad conceptual approach to the notion of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;surfaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in fashion practices.

2581QCA This course will advance judgment when choosing an appropriate technique for a particular design task.

2599QCA This course is a Computer Aided Drafting Course, using Autodesk Revit software, from which students will be taught industrial computer drawing skills.

Fashion & Art

Interior Design 2

Design Project

The Body in Visual Culture

2539QCA Students will be required to compile planning schemes, finishes, specifications and presentation artwork.

3601QCA In this course the students develop their own signature look in their specialisation.

2401QCA This course will view fashion through the eyes of the artist. It will involve a broad survey of art and fashion throughout the ages.

2436QCA This course will explore the way artists have represented the human body through a survey of 20th and 21st Century concerns.

Organic 3D Modelling

3545QCA The focus of this course will be to teach students the use of software for modelling character, human figurative forms, complex naturalistic objects, architectural form and consumer product.

Digital Fashion

2606QCA This course explores the work and understanding behind the inspirational designs in Fashion using advanced technologies.

Design Project

3601QCA In this course the students develop their own signature look in their specialisation.

Your Degree Planner Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Major: Elective Major: eg. Your studio major might be Graphic Design and your elective Major could be ePhotojournalism

Year 1 Mapping the Modern 1208QCA

Mapping the Postmodern 1209QCA

Creating the Image 1210QCA

Indigenous Art, Protocols & Practice 1213QCA

Digital Visualisation 1211QCA

Visual Strategies 1212QCA

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Your Degree Planner

Year 1 Mapping the Modern 1208QCA

Mapping the Postmodern 1209QCA

Creating the Image 1210QCA

Indigenous Art, Protocols & Practice 1213QCA

Digital Visualisation 1211QCA

Visual Strategies 1212QCA

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QCA: Need to Know Computer Labs

(G14_2.29, G31_1.06 and 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 computer 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.

Get Your Swipe Card During 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 Cashier The cashier is located in G33 Student Administration building. Get a payment form from outside G14_2.28 and complete your details on the form. Hand it 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 Mentor This confirms that you have completed the compulsory sessions during orientation weeks. Completed workplace health & safety form This 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 Kit The PPE kit is a Personal Protective Equipment pack for Digital Media students to utilise 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. Remember to bring your receipt back to G14 to receive your equipment. Each kit contains: earplugs, safety glasses, apron, dust mask x 2.

Assignment Submission and Collection

Video and Photographic Equipment

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

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 organisations > qca gold coast > equipment and dispatch > resource booking system > visual arts gold coast

If the assessment item is a disk please complete and attach a disk 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 for more 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 and assignment handling services. Students will be advised by class tutors how to submit electronically. Marked assignments can be collected from lecturers and tutors during semester or from your convenor during semester break times.

Pick up the equipment from: G14_2.25 (Dispatch). Some students are unable to access the QCA organisation due to enrolment in a program outside the Queensland College of Art. Students can self-enrol by searching for the organisation and enrolling in it yourself using a password. The password is BVMedia. (It is case sensitive).

Dispatch hours: Monday to Friday: 8am-8:30am, 12pm-12:30pm, 4pm-4:30pm. You can only collect and return equipment between these hours.

Go International You can live overseas and fully experience a different lifestyle, culture, people and spectacular scenery — all while earning credit towards your degree. Griffith University invites you to take 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 recognise similarities in each others’ academic programs and quality. Exchange agreements are usually initiated by academics who share common research and academic goals and who recognise 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 tuition fees to Griffith as if you studied at Griffith in that semester (for example: HECS/FEE HELP). Griffith and our partners aim to ‘exchange’ equal numbers of students, so in theory you will be paying for someone to take your place and in return someone will be paying for you.

Are There Any Scholarships? Griffith understands that expense is a major issue for students when considering an overseas experience and therefore, offers eligible students a range of funding support options for their overseas study experience. For a list of different scholarships and financial assistance go to: griffith.edu.au/international/ scholarships-finance

Eligibility The Griffith Exchange Program is available to all currently enrolled Griffith University students, including international and postgraduate students (international students participating in the Griffith exchange program cannot return to their home country).

To be eligible to apply for the Griffith Exchange Program, you need: A cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) usually around 4.5; At least one semester of study in a degree program at Griffith at the time of application; A current passport valid for at least six months after your return.

Think Global â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Internationalisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; forms a significant part of the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission statement and a key part of this is to internationalise programs through the exchange of students.

In fact, the Vice Chancellor dedicates up to $500,000 each year for Griffith exchange program student grants to encourage and cultivate the program. This means every eligible Griffith student can participate in a highprofile, affordable international experience that will distinguish graduates 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

Get Social with QCA

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: griffith.edu.au/qca

Gold Coast Creative All third year Bachelor of Digital Media students have the opportunity to be included in the 2013 edition for a small fee of $300. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out! Keep an eye out for the email with further information on how to be 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/qcapublications/gold-coast-creative-2012 The Gold Coast Creative is also available at all leading news agencies.

General Information Parking at Griffith University Griffith 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 vehicle. 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 Orientation Information regarding the library can be found at: griffith.edu.au/library

Development and Alumni

For information on development and alumni visit: griffith.edu.au/development-alumni

Health Services The 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 campuses. 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: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.30pm Telephone: (07) 5552 8734 For more information visit: griffith.edu.au/health-service

The Student Guild Students 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 Counselling Service Provides free confidential service to students. Counselling staff are all experienced professionals. Counselling 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 counselling, they also conduct a range of activities and workshops open to students and staff. For further information please contact (07) 5552 8734. Counselling 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 Noticeboards QCA noticeboards are located at: G14 – outside design studio, in the main entrance near 2.28 G14 – In main hallway near 2.06 and the fine art studio G31 – in main hallway outside 1.06

Q&As Who can I talk to about my degree? Julie Hickson Client Administration Officer Student Centre (G33) Your course Convenor: 3D Design – Dr Jennifer Loy Fine Art – Dr Laini Burton Graphic Design – Dominique Falla Digital Design – Dr Dale Patterson ePhotojournalism – 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 or if you are an international and nonEnglish 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 researching 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 specialisations. Once the core

courses are complete you will have a better understanding of which direction you would like to head in. What is a first and 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 Specialisations (30CP each). Please refer to the program structure online to see the list of courses required to graduate with either an elective major or two specialisations.

Are there any language requirements?

Do I get credit for previous studies?

There are English language requirements that apply to international applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.

Griffith University awards credit for prior learning. Prior learning may relate to previous study taken at Griffith, another university, training organisation 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.

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 undergraduate admission policy also apply to any area of study.

This publication should be used as a guide only. For more info, go to: griffith.edu.au/admissions/ credittransfer-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. 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

Staff Contact Details QCA Teaching and Professional Staff A/Prof Donal Fitzpatrick

Associate Professor Deputy Director - Gold Coast G14_2.03 (ext. 28602) d.fitzpatrick@griffith.edu.au

Heather Faulkner

Convenor - Lecturer ePhotojournalism G14_2.32 (ext. 27780) h.faulkner@griffith.edu.au

Dr Dale Patterson

Daniel Della-Bosca

Dominique Falla

Robyn Peacock-Smith

Dr Laini Burton

Richard Blundell

Convenor - Senior Lecturer Digital Design G31_1.18 (ext. 28111) d.patterson@griffith.edu.au Convenor - Lecturer Graphic Design G31_1.16 (ext. 29033) d.falla@griffith.edu.au Convenor - Lecturer Art Theory/Fine Art G31_1.17 (ext. 27121) l.burton@griffith.edu.au

Dr Jennifer Loy

Convenor - Lecturer 3-Dimensional Design G31_1.19 (ext. 29314) j.loy@griffith.edu.au

Lecturer Visual Media G31_1.20 (ext. 29302) d.della-bosca@griffith.edu.au Lecturer Design G14_2.05 (ext. 28201) r.peacock-smith@griffith.edu.au Senior Lecturer Graphic Design G31_1.21 (ext. 29303) r.blundell@griffith.edu.au

Trudy Jensen

Admin Officer G14_2.27 (ext. 28190) t.jensen@griffith.edu.au

Natasha Kershaw

Admin Assistant G14_2.28 (ext. 29770) n.kershaw@griffith.edu.au

Megan Harrison

Active Creative Director Liveworm G14_2.31 (ext. 27262/27120) megan.harrison@griffith.edu.au

Sharon Searle

Admin Assistant Liveworm G14_2.30 (ext. 27262) s.searle@griffith.edu.au

Casey Stewart

Web Publisher G14_2.30 (ext. 27262) c.stewart@griffith.edu.au

Lee Liftin

Student Success Advisor G14_2.07 (ext. 27782) k.liftin@griffith.edu.au

Technical Staff Anne-Maree Garcia

Senior Technical Officer G14_2.06 (ext. 28095) a.garcia@griffith.edu.au

Jason Urech

Vince McKillop

English Help Tihana Nikolic

Library and IT Help Desk

Technical Officer G14_2.15 (ext. 28741) j.urech@griffith.edu.au

Technical Officer Creative Digital G14_2.25 (ext. 27781) v.mckillop@griffith.edu.au

Other Useful Contacts Academic Skills

academicskills@griffith.edu.au Consultation sign-on session GC Location - G10_2.24 (07) 5552 8109

(07) 3735 3735 griffith.edu.au/englishhelp Monday-Friday (9am-4pm)

Library G10 (07) 5552 5555 library@griffith.edu.au

Casual Academic Staff Ashley Whamond

Hadieh Afshani

Sam Canning

Bill Platz

Haya Cohen

Scott Roberts

Dr Brad Nunn

Kylie Hicks

Sean Costain

Brett McAuliffe

Lani Weedon

Sonya Peters

Bruce Blundell

Lee Evans

Tim Rankin

Carl Warner

Margaret Waller

Claudio Kirac

Nasan Pather

Fine Art/Art Theory a.whamond@griffith.edu.au Art Theory b.platz@griffith.edu.au Fine Art b.nunn@griffith.edu.au Graphic Design b.mcauliffe@griffith.edu.au 3-Dimensional Design b.blundell@griffith.edu.au Art Theory c.warner@griffith.edu.au Graphic Design c.kirac@griffith.edu.au

Fine Art h.afshani@griffith.edu.au Fine Art haya.cohen@griffith.edu.au Fine Art k.hicks@griffith.edu.au Fine Art l.weedon@griffith.edu.au Digital Design l.evans@griffith.edu.au ePhotojournalism m.waller@griffith.edu.au Art Theory n.pather@griffith.edu.au

3-Dimensional Design s.canning@griffith.edu.au Digital Design s.roberts@griffith.edu.au Digital Design s.costain@griffith.edu.au Fine Art sonya.peters@griffith.edu.au Digital Design t.rankin@griffith.edu.au

2013 Academic Calendar Semester 1: Important Dates 25 Feb

Classes Commence

10 Mar

Last date to add a course for Semester 1

24 Mar

Census Date Semester 1 Last date to drop a course for Semester 1 without being liable for fees

29 Mar

Good Friday

1 Apr

Easter Monday

1-5 Apr

Student Mid-Semester Vacation

January M T W T F S S 7

9 10 11 12 13

February M T W T F S S

6 4

9 10

March M T W T F S S

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9 10

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April M T W T F S S 1

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25 Apr

ANZAC Day

6 May

Public Holiday

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

24 Jun-19 Jul Student Inter-Semester Vacation

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24 25 26 27 28 29 30

July M T W T F S S 3

August M T W T F S S

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September M T W T F S S

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Semester 2 Important Dates 22 Jul

Classes Commence

4 Aug

Last date to add a course for Semester 2

11 Aug

Census Date Semester 2 Last date to drop a course without financial penalty

30 Aug

Show Holiday (Gold Coast) no classes

7 Oct

Labour Day (no classes)

18 Nov-24 Feb 2014 Student Vacation 25 Nov-3 Jan 2014 Summer Semester 1

Itinerary QCA Orientation Tuesday, 19th February Note: Compete the attached form, QCA staff will stamp your form on completion of each session.

9:00am 10:30am to to 10:30am 12:30pm QCA Gold Coast Welcome and Overview

Morning Orientation Activities QCA Gold Coast

Lecture Theatres 3/4 Complex (G17), Theatre 3

Various locations in G14 and G31

Welcome by Acting Deputy Director, Dominique Falla. Introduction of staff and student mentors. Overview of Digital Media; what to expect at Queensland College of Art; Itinerary for the day; and much more!

Meet your mentor, student services workshop, Health and Safety training, library tour and computer lab requirements (a light morning tea and refreshments will be provided).

Announcement of five â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;SPOT PRIZEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; winners.

Gold Coast Campus 12:30pm 1:00pm 3:00pm to to to 1:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm Subway Lunch (provided)

Afternoon Orientation Activities

Creative Workshop

Undercover area outside G31

Various locations in G14 & G31

Undercover area outside G31

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

Continuation of core orientation activities: student services workshop, Health and Safety training, library tour and computer lab requirements.

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

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