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Originally posted by juzza
Depending on what you want to learn, it may or may not be for you. At it's heart its a BA, meaning lots of theoretical studies into Colonialism, post-modernism, marxism etc. The first year is 3 theory (discaplinary) subjects and 1 practical (professional) subject. This first year is common to ALL communications students. The course becomes more like a tradiotional film course from the second year, with only 1 cultural studies subject, 1 professional subject and some electives. You don't get to touch film until your second year. If you have some decent experience in production, you may find the first year a bit of a hard slog... But in the end, it's a well respected course with good industry links... and hey, it's in Sydney! I was offered this course this year but decided not to do it, as I was also offered a place at the Queensland College of Art in Brisbane. Their degree is a Bachelor of Film & TV Production (BFTPr), not a BA in Media Arts and Production (BACom).
Hope this is helpful. It was a hard choice for me, cos I wanted to stay in Sydney... but there you go. Anyone doing Media Arts this year? Would love to hear your thoughts... and what experience drew you to this course...