Diploma of Arts
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00300K
The Diploma of Arts program offers students a pathway into diverse specialist and interdisciplinary thematic areas including communications, text and digital media; society and culture; digital and global humanities; Indigenous governance and policy; contemporary Indigenous Australian languages and linguistics; digital and creative arts; music, production and performance; and architectural design. As a student, your journey through this program will also develop core communication, critical and creative thinking skills to prepare you to participate in a multi-disciplinary and global workforce. The Diploma of Arts is ideal for anyone who wants a taste of studying arts and would like to gain a qualification but may not be ready to commit to a full bachelor's degree.
Structure
The course requires the successful completion of 80 credit points of study. Core units provide a foundation of Indigenous knowledge traditions, cultural capabilities and an orientation to our place in Northern Australia. Sixty (60) credit points of Specialist Electives allows students to diversify their studies into areas of specific interest.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated. Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsSpecialist Electives(6 units) 60cp Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points from the Group A unit listing: Group A IAS101 Indigenous Australia IAS102 Northern Exposure IAS201 Cultural Capabilities IAS202 Northern FuturesSpecialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points from the Group B unit listing: Units are categorised in alignment with the majors in the Bachelor of Arts, but there is no requirement to complete all Specialist Elective B units from one grouping. Group B COMMUNICATIONS, LITERATURE AND DIGITAL MEDIA IAS111 Introduction to Australasian Literature IAS112 Creative Practice in a Digital Context IAS113 Introducing Communications Studies IAS114 Introduction to Screen Media IAS211 Media and Professional Writing IAS212 Media and Culture in Global Communications IAS213 Guilty Reading: Topics in Popular Genres IAS214 Contemporary Literature and Writing IAS215 Screen Media and Production 1 IAS216 Screen Media and Production 2 SOCIETY AND CULTURE IAS121 Critical and Creative Thinking IAS122 Ethics and Decision Theory IAS123 Sociological Perspectives IAS124 Contested Knowledges IAS221 Social Identities and Relationships IAS222 Global Sociology IAS223 Representing and Recording Country IAS224 Philosophy of Arts and Culture IAS225 Cultural Resource and Site Management IAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives GLOBAL HUMANITIES IN A DIGITAL AGE IAS131 Colonising Australia IAS132 Colonial Rule in South-East Asia IAS133 Introduction to International Relations IAS124 Contested Knowledges IAS231 Colonial North Australia IAS232 Themes in Global History IAS233 Foundations of Western Civilisation IAS234 Indonesia: State and Society IAS236 Indonesia and the World IAS243 Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics INDIGENOUS GOVERNANCE AND POLICY IAS131 Colonising Australia IAS142 Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts IAS123 Sociological Perspectives IAS144 Indigenous Land and Resources IAS241 Indigenous Policy Principles and Practice IAS242 Indigenous Governance and Leadership IAS243 Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics IAS244 Indigenous Knowledges, Property Rights and Economic Participation IAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives IAS246 Advocacy and Social Action CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA IAS124 Contested Knowledges IAS131 Colonising Australia IAS142 Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts IAS144 Indigenous Lands and Resources IAS223 Representing and Recording Country IAS225 Cultural Resource and Site Management IAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives IAS246 Advocacy and Social Action IAS252 Language Maintenance and Identity IAS254 Partnership and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS IAS161 Language Studies 1 (repeatable) IAS162 Language Studies 2 (repeatable) IAS163 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 1 IAS164 Linguistics for Indigenous Languages 2 IAS165 Language in Society IAS261 Language Studies 3 (repeatable) IAS262 Language Studies 4 (repeatable) IAS264 Resource Production and Use IAS265 Semantics IAS266 Language Acquisition IAS267 Languages in Contact CREATIVE AND DIGITAL ARTS IAS171 Creative Studio 1 (20cps) IAS172 Creative Studio 2 (20cps) IAS271 Creative Studio 3 (20cps) IAS272 Creative Studio 4 (20cps) IAS371 Creative Practice and Theory (20cps) (repeatable) IAS173 Drawing and Other Visual Representation Tools (repeatable) IAS174 Digital Media and Online Content Design IAS273 Sculptural Design (repeatable) IAS274 Digital Image Capture and Photographic Media (repeatable) MUSIC MAKING, PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE IAS184 Digital Composition IAS181 Music Making and Theory 1 (20cp) IAS182 Music Making and Theory 2 (20cp) IAS281 Music Making and Theory 3 (20cp) IAS282 Music Making and Theory 4 (20cp) IAS381 Music Making, Production and Performance (20cp) (repeatable) IAS283 Indigenous and Community Music IAS284 Ensemble and Choral (repeatable) ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IAS191 Architectural Design 1 (20cp) IAS192 Architectural Design 2 (20cp) IAS291 Architectural Design 3 (20cp) IAS292 Architectural Design 4 (20cp) IAS193 Design and Representation in Architecture IAS194 Architectural Technology and Environment 1 IAS293 Architectural Technology and Environment 2 IAS294 Architectural Technology and Environment 3General Electives(2 units)20cpUnits totalling between 20 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. Students may select units from any of the approved specialisations (as above), other units offered throughout the university or by cross institutional enrolment as approved by the course coordinator. 80cpTotal Credit Points
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $25,328 | No |
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| CDU Online | International: $25,328 | No |
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