BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS INDUSTRIES

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS INDUSTRIES

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS INDUSTRIES Three year full-time degree (24 units/subjects) Designed for the creative, innovative and multi-talented individual who wishes to study in more than one creative field and gain the knowledge, expertise and skill for a successful career in the creative industries. Students choose and complete two creative majors (of 6 units each) in: Music, Performance, Creative Writing, Visual Art and Digital Media Specialist studies are supplemented by 8 core units including ideas development, innovation, web design, event management, and professional engagement and 4 elective units of choice.

What are the Creative Arts Industries? The creative industries are not simply defined - they include cultural sectors such as visual and performing arts, as well as sectors dubbed multi-media such as film and television, broadcasting, computer animation, music, writing and publishing. Creative Workers Employment in the creative industries is either as a specialist creative or support worker or in the non-creative industries as an embedded creative. There is also a growing sector in Australia of small businesses and creative entrepreneurs.

Creative Industries Career Facts and Figures In 2011 there were more than 600,000 people working in the creative industries in Australia and over 120,000 creative businesses contributing more than $90 billion to our economy annually in turnover.* *Minister for Industry, Ian McFarlane, 2013, Valuing Australia s Creative Industries, Creative Industries Innovation Centre (CIIC) **Australian Creative Economy Report Card, 2013, ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovations (CCI) 161,000 people worked in creative occupations in industries in the broader economy such as banking, manufacturing and government** Two thirds of the creative industry employment in Australia is in the creative services industries such as photography, software development, digital content with the remaining third in cultural production industries such as traditional art products, books, music**

BACHELOR OF MUSIC

MUSIC @ VU Melbourne s only university-based music courses focussed on popular contemporary music Music Performance and Sound Production courses from Cert IV to Bachelor Degree Modern outlook and relaxed approach - flexible, friendly and personal All teachers are working professionals, most with international experience Work-ready graduates in performance, production, teaching, composition and other careers

AREAS OF STUDY Performance ensemble groups and solo Music theory Music technology Live Sound Studio Recording Songwriting, composition and arranging Music history and culture Critical listening and perception Academic skills Arts Industries

KINDRED STUDIOS The home of VU Music Whitehall St. Yarraville Recording studios, rehearsal rooms, Mac labs Live Venue Arts Industry hub: TV, video, web, audio, dance, photography, etc. Students work alongside industry professionals Unique in Melbourne

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION

BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION Three year professional degree Three Specialisations: Professional Writing Public Relations Digital Media Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) accredited State of the Art Computer labs Industry focused Internship program

VU Points of Difference Diverse student body. Scaffolding for those who need it, leading to opportunities to excel for all students. Very hands on teaching. Staff are there for students on one to one and on going bases. Welcoming, respectful, flexible, supportive Industry and community focused Creative Footscray University Town. Dedicated to building a culture of study and personal development that reaches out to and embraces the community in which we live and work Dynamic, exciting Footscray!

Graduate Capabilities Problem solve in a range of communication-based settings. Communicate in a variety of contexts and modes: written, verbal, multimedia, visual. Work both autonomously and collaboratively within organisations Work in an environmentally, socially and culturally responsible manner Manage learning and career development opportunities Career outcomes: PR, Communications, Media, Events Management, Journalism, Writer, Author, Media Designer, Content Provider, Editing, Publishing

Kit Tong Bachelor of Communication graduate Currently employed as a graphic designer for print and web as a Marketing and Communications officer at Austock life

BACHELOR OF ARTS

WHY CHOOSE AN ARTS DEGREE AT VU?

BACHELOR OF ARTS SPECIALISATIONS The Bachelor of Arts: a flexible course you can mix and match your majors Communication Studies Gender Studies History Literary Studies Media Studies Political Science Professional Writing Psychology Social Research Methods Sociology Vietnamese Visual Art

BACHELOR OF ARTS (CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES)

BACHELOR OF ARTS (CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES) The Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Studies) a 3 year degree involves study in social science, criminal justice systems and law, including sociology and social philosophy, More specifically: What you will study within the criminal justice, law and the social science field, Australian Criminal Justice Systems, Ethics, Social Studies of Science Technology and Justice, Sociology of Law, and Law and Governance Australian Legal Systems in Context, Legal Research Methods, Criminal Law, and Human Rights Law, Sociology, Indigenous Australian knowing, Making Modern Identities,, Space, Knowledge and Power and Inquiring into the Social Course coordinator: Dr Charlotte Fabiansson, College of Arts, Victoria University. Email: charlotte.fabiansson@vu.edu.au

BACHELOR OF ARTS (CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES) Where can you find a job that values your knowledge? Careers This degree will prepare you for a rewarding career as a professional in the diverse and challenging settings of the modern criminal justice system. Job titles Court administrator Police office or correctional officer Customs officer Public service administrator Welfare worker Government organisations Organisations employing criminal justice graduates Graduates have a qualification widely recognised in a range of areas including police work and law enforcement, paralegal work, youth justice, community services and more.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

Bachelor of Arts (Community Development) Community development graduates work in community organisations, NGOs and local government. Employment in this area has grown strongly in the last 10 years. Positions include: Project officer Policy officer Research officer Community organiser

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

Bachelor of Social Work Accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Upon completion graduates can work as qualified Social Workers in Australia and overseas. Studying Social Work provides students with the knowledge and skills to help others resolve social problems, as well as further human rights, social justice and social development. A feature of the Bachelor of Social Work at Victoria University is the individual attention, support and encouragement that students receive from staff.

Bachelor of Social Work Industry Connections Students will undertake two industry-based education placements under the supervision of experienced social workers. Settings where students have been on placement include: Department of Human Services Schools Hospitals Community Health Centres Centre Against Sexual Assault Migrant Resource Centres McKillop Family Services

Bachelor of Social Work Graduates will be qualified for employment as Social Workers in: Health Education Welfare Community Services

Bachelor of Social Work Student Presenter Adrian Dorembus Course Coordinator Dr John Fox Phone: 9919 4419 Email: john.fox@vu.edu.au

PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology Courses Range of APAC accredited courses Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Bachelor of Psychological Studies Bachelor of Arts Double degrees Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Sport Science and Human Movement /Bachelor of Psychological Studies Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Proposed New Course 2016)

Psychology Courses Philosophy of Teaching in Psychology Discipline Holistic/humanistic view of psychology Student centred, interactive and supportive Emphasis on workplace and community links

Industry Connections Psychology Courses Complementary to the psychology major students can undertake skills based units (Interpersonal and Organisational Skills) Gain knowledge and hands on experience in: Interviewing and active listening skills Working within groups group processes, conflict resolution Fieldwork placement is a core unit in many of our degrees Aim: Apply theoretical knowledge and gain relevant work experience in a field related to their future career interests

Psychology Courses Industry Connections Students have undertaken Fieldwork placements at a variety of settings: Melbourne City Mission Anglicare Family and Carer Support Services Department of Human Services Arts and Cultural Organisations Hospitals Schools Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support Services Community Centres

Student Presenter Vishal Tandon Psychology Courses Course Coordinator Dr Romana Morda Phone: 9919 5223 Email: romana.morda@vu.edu.au