All students are required to satisfy the applicable <a href="http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/english-language-programs" target="_blank">English language requirements</a>.If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved <a href="http://www.usq.edu.au/study/degrees/english-language-programs" target="_blank">English language program</a>. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

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Diploma of Creative Arts Studies

DCAS - Diploma of Creative Arts Studies

School of Creative Arts

Associate Degree of Creative Arts

ADCA - Associate Degree of Creative Arts

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours)

BCAH - Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours)

Core

Primary Major

While it is not possible to complete majors in both Television and Radio, please note that students may choose to add more courses in Television or Radio as part of their suite of complimentary studies, depending upon their choice of 12-unit major (e.g. a student undertaking the 12-unit major in Radio could do a minor in Television as part of their complimentary studies, and vice versa). For more information, consult with the School of Creative Arts Programs Director and/or the discipline convenor. 

Two 4-unit minors

The second 8-unit major can be chosen from any approved 8-unit major in another discipline in the School of Creative Arts (i.e. Theatre, Music, Visual Arts, Film, providing entry requirements are met), or from one of the recommended majors listed below for areas outside of the creative arts. Students wishing to undertake an unlisted major from elsewhere within UniSQ will require consultation and approval from the School of Creative Arts programs director. Recommended second majors from outside of SoCA are: Digital Media Enterprise, Advertising, and Journalism.

One 8-unit second major

One 4-unit minor and 4 units of elective courses

Selection Units

Structure

The <a href="https://www.unisq.edu.au/current-students/academic/dates" target="_blank">Academic Calendar and Important Dates</a> webpage will allow you to view and download a copy of the important dates for the calendar.

Demonstrate both applied and theoretical knowledge in either production of media content or workplace practice.

Gain required technical skills and real-world experience engaging with industry partners to record, mix , master and produce digital content.

Apply core skills established in critical thinking, reflexive and reflective processes to enhance practice, as well as communicating effectively with fellow practitioners through either written and verbal form.

Confidently work across all cultural settings, diversity and beliefs and work with a stronger sense of self and others.

Draw on both historical and contemporary industry practice to inform processes and structure for best practice.

Be a highly skilled, engaged broadcast media practitioner confident to interact in a variety of distribution channels.

BTVR

Students should visit the UniSQ minimum computing standards to check that their computers are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for software.

Students should refer to https://www.usq.edu.au/current-students/ict.

Access to high-level computers is necessary. On-campus students will access appropriately equipped laboratories, but should consider acquisition of their own computer. Students should visit the UniSQ minimum computing standards to check that their computers are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for software.

External students should be able to access a computer with the minimum standards as advised by the University. All students should have access to email and the Internet via a computer running the latest versions of Internet web browsers such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. The University has a wireless network for on-campus students' computers. In order to take advantage of this facility and further enhance their on-campus learning environment, students should consider purchasing a notebook/laptop computer with wireless connectivity. A notebook/laptop may be required for some courses.

Students should visit the UniSQ minimum computing standards to check that their computers are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for software.

Students should refer to https://www.usq.edu.au/current-students/ict.

Access to high-level computers is necessary. On-campus students will access appropriately equipped laboratories, but should consider acquisition of their own computer. Students should visit the UniSQ minimum computing standards to check that their computers are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for software.

External students should be able to access a computer with the minimum standards as advised by the University. All students should have access to email and the Internet via a computer running the latest versions of Internet web browsers such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. The University has a wireless network for on-campus students' computers. In order to take advantage of this facility and further enhance their on-campus learning environment, students should consider purchasing a notebook/laptop computer with wireless connectivity. A notebook/laptop may be required for some courses.

 It is a requirement that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people whilst studying the Bachelor of Television and Radio Production. Further information about the Blue Card or Exemption Card suitability process is available from the Blue Card Services.

It is a requirement that Queensland-based students hold a current positive notice indicating that they are deemed suitable for working with children and young people whilst studying the Bachelor of Television and Radio Production. Further information about the Blue Card or Exemption Card suitability process is available from the Blue Card Services.

The attendance requirement of residential schools within this degree is indicated by the following letters: R = Recommended; HR = Highly Recommended; M = Mandatory. To find out more about residential schools, visit the Residential School Schedule to view specific dates for your degree, or visit the Policy and Procedure Library.

The Bachelor of Television and Radio Production offers residential schools for students studying the program externally via the Toowoomba campus.

Find out more about residential schools on our website, visit the Residential School Schedule to view specific dates for your degree, or find more details in the Policy and Procedure Library.

For external students, attendance at residential schools in the courses listed below is mandatory at the specified UniSQ campus, an integral component of the program, and each student is thus required to attend as scheduled:

FSP1001 Location Production 1

TVR1001 Introduction to Television Studio Practice

TVR1003 Sound Design for Production

TVR2001 Advanced Television Studio Production

TVR2002 Advanced Radio Production

TVR2004 Television Outside Broadcast

TVR2005 Radio Outside Broadcast and Podcasting

TVR3001 Broadcast Commercial Production

TVR3003 Radio Programming and Promotions

TVR3004 Major Broadcast Project

TVR3005 Distribution Channels and Social Media

The attendance requirement of residential schools within this degree is indicated by the following letters: R = Recommended; HR = Highly Recommended; M = Mandatory. To find out more about residential schools, visit the Residential School Schedule to view specific dates for your degree, or visit the Policy and Procedure Library.

The Bachelor of Television and Radio Production offers residential schools for students studying the program externally via the Toowoomba campus.

Find out more about residential schools on our website, visit the Residential School Schedule to view specific dates for your degree, or find more details in the Policy and Procedure Library.

For external students, attendance at residential schools in the courses listed below is mandatory at the specified UniSQ campus, an integral component of the program, and each student is thus required to attend as scheduled:

FSP1001 Location Production 1

TVR1001 Introduction to Television Studio Practice

TVR1003 Sound Design for Production

TVR2001 Advanced Television Studio Production

TVR2002 Advanced Radio Production

TVR2004 Television Outside Broadcast

TVR2005 Radio Outside Broadcast and Podcasting

TVR3001 Broadcast Commercial Production

TVR3003 Radio Programming and Promotions

TVR3004 Major Broadcast Project

TVR3005 Distribution Channels and Social Media

Have achieved a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 60, or equivalent qualification.

	
These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2023 ATAR and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines.

Adjustment factors may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your entrance rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about UniSQ's Adjustment Factors carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

application_requirement1 Have achieved a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 60, or equivalent qualification.

	
These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2023 ATAR and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines.

Adjustment factors may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your entrance rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about UniSQ's Adjustment Factors carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

category_2 All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Interview Information

Applicants for the Bachelor of Television and Radio Production who do not have an ATAR must partake in an interview and provide:

    a head shot style photo of themselves

    a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieved

    a portfolio of film work, broadcast, visual or sound work

    a written statement (500 words) addressing your experience within this media and/or an explanatory statement that describes your portfolio.


other_entry_admission_other Interview Information

Applicants for the Bachelor of Television and Radio Production who do not have an ATAR must partake in an interview and provide:

 a head shot style photo of themselves

 a school exit statement or evidence of previous education standard achieved

 a portfolio of film work, broadcast, visual or sound work

 a written statement (500 words) addressing your experience within this media and/or an explanatory statement that describes your portfolio.

assumed_knowledge_sub English (Units 3 & 4, C)

Bachelor of Television and Radio Production

BTVR - Bachelor of Television and Radio Production

Semester 2

Semester 1

Year 3

Year 1

Year 2

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Full time External Students enrolled in the Television Production major and commencing study in Semester 1.

Television Production Major S1 Intake Full Tiime External

Year 4

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Full time On Campus Students enrolled in the Radio Production major and commencing study in Semester 2.

Radio Production Major S2 Intake Full Time On Campus Springfield

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Full time On Campus Students enrolled in the Radio Production major and commencing study in Semester 1.

Radio Production Major S1 Intake Full Time On Campus Springfield

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Full time External Students enrolled in the Radio Production major and commencing study in Semester 1.

Radio Production Major S1 Intake Full Time External

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Full time External Students enrolled in the Television Production major and commencing study in Semester 2.

Television Production Major S2 Intake Full Time External

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Full time On Campus Students enrolled in the Television Production major and commencing study in Semester 1.

Television Production Major S1 Intake Full Time On Campus Springfield

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Full time External Students enrolled in the Radio Production major and commencing study in Semester 2.

Radio Production Major S2 Intake Full time External

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Full time On Campus Students enrolled in the Television Production major and commencing study in Semester 2.

UniSQ Handbook

Bachelor of Television and Radio Production

BTVR

24 Units to Complete