Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation (Honours)
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation (Honours) |
| Course credit points | 8 |
| Deakin course code | A452 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2020 to 2025 |
| Campus | Offered to continuing students only. |
| Final intake | The final intake to this course was in teaching period 1, 2025. Students should contact Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information. |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS code | 0100299 |
Course sub-headings
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Identify and apply reflective practice-led research within a screen practice context that incorporates non-traditional research and relevant traditional research that critically engage with histories, traditions and contemporary ideas within screen culture. |
| Articulate the relationship between practical creative processes and discipline specific and interdisciplinary ideas to inform discussions of screen based works, decision-making processes and relevant contemporary ideas in screen culture. |
| Critically integrate digital strategies in screen practice inquiry and engage with and apply digital technologies that actualise an emerging professional identity. |
| Investigate, evaluate and synthesise ideas within screen discourse in order to establish the relationship of a selection of ideas focused through a screen-based project. |
| Identify, evaluate and select the methods, techniques and processes to best investigate proposed screen based project; and engage with discovery and ambiguity characteristic of creative practice. |
| Communicate with supervisors, technical staff and collaborators and develop a responsive approach to critical feedback in the context of practice- led research. |
| Contribute to the critical culture of creative practice through peer feedback, group critique and participation in industry standard forums. |
| Establish ethical approaches that recognise the value of screen practice in diverse communities and cultures and transfer creative practice outcomes into real world contexts. |
Approved at Faculty Board March 2019
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation (Honours) you must pass 8 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 8 credit points of core units.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Core units
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Core units
ACA410 Contemporary Debates in the Creative Arts [no longer available for enrolment]
ACA411 Creative Research Methods [no longer available for enrolment]
ACA401 Creative Studio A [no longer available for enrolment]
ACA412 Transgressive Acts in Cinema, Art, Performance [no longer available for enrolment]
| ACA491 | Supervised Creative/Industry Project A |
| ACA492 | Critical Writing: Theory and Contexts |
| ACA493 | Supervised Creative/Industry Project B |
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.