Objectives
The Bachelor of Multimedia Studies is a three year program that prepares students for a career in the digital media industries. The program provides practical skills and relevant theory that can be applied in a variety of fields associated with information and communication technology, visual arts and design and media and cultural studies. On completion of this program, students will be able to develop an original multimedia product from concept to implementation; create digital content (text, images, animation, audio and video) for multimedia applications on the Web, CD, DVD and other delivery platforms; demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard software development tools; understand the social, economic and cultural significance of multimedia; demonstrate a knowledge of the multimedia industry, relevant professional issues, and future directions; apply theories of media and communication to multimedia development; apply traditional design principles in a new media context; work independently or as a member of a team (face-to-face or virtual), employing appropriate interpersonal and group skills; communicate effectively with clients and other professionals; and solve problems and demonstrate critical and creative thinking ability.
Course description
About Multimedia
The term multimedia is used to describe the integrated presentation of text, graphics, sound and animation. In the 'Information Age', those who are skilled in the production and application of multimedia technologies are in high demand. Multimedia students are provided with a general introduction to multimedia studies before choosing specialisations. Industry standard software equipped with modern visual, graphic and audio technologies is used by students to implement multimedia systems. Students explore design methods, authoring languages and software tools associated with multimedia studies so they have an understanding of the engineering, educational and artistic facets of the field.
Career Opportunities
There are numerous career opportunities for graduates who combine creative ability with technological skills. You may specialise in video and sound editing, animation, or interactive multimedia programming. Employment opportunities are found in publishing, entertainment, interactive multimedia and web development, fashion and interior design, animation, special effects, gaming, the arts and advertising industries.
Program Structure
To be eligible to graduate, students must complete 24 courses/144 units of credit comprising:
* 6 compulsory courses at Level 1;
* 6 compulsory courses at Advanced Level;
* 6 multimedia elective courses; and
* 6 general elective courses.
6 compulsory courses at Level 1
Course Code Course Name
DGTL11001 Foundations of Animation
DGTL11003 Interaction, Information & Interface Design
MMST11001 Introduction to Digital Innovation
MMST11002 Web Design
MMST11003 Design Perspectives
MMST11009 Digital Video and Audio
6 compulsory courses (36 units of credit) at Advanced Level
Course Code Course Name
DGTL12002 Interactivity and Social Networks
FAHE12001 Communication in the Digital Age
MMST12009 Web Application Development
MMST12017 Interactive Animation for Games
MMST13015 Collaborative Multimedia Project Part A
MMST13018 Collaborative Multimedia Project Part B
Multimedia electives
Students must complete 6 multimedia electives (36 units of credit) which may be selected from the following list. Students may also select courses from the Bachelor of Digital Innovation, providing that prerequisites have been met.
Course Code Course Name
Multimedia electives
COIS12036 Human-Computer Interaction
COIT11133 Programming Fundamentals
COIT11134 Java Programming
COIT11166 Systems Analysis and Design
COIT12137 Objects and Data Structures
COIT12140 Object-Oriented Programming
COIT12141 Computer Graphics
COIT12167 Database Use and Design
COIT12170 Data Communications
COIT13132 Professional Issues
COIT13147 Networks
COIT13211 Information Security
COMM12022 Technology, Communication and Culture
COMM12030 Desktop Publishing
COMM12116 Contemporary Photomedia
DGTL11004 Digital Design and Communication
DGTL12001 Managing Digital Environments
DGTL13001 Interactive Gameplay
DGTL13002 Games for Mobile Devices
DGTL13003 Advanced Media Production
DGTL13004 Advanced 3D Animation and Character Development
ENCO11005 Computer Hardware Fundamentals
MMST12019 3D Animation
MMST13017 Business of Digital Innovation
General electives
Students must complete 6 general electives (36 units of credit) which may be selected from any degree offered by the University.
Multimedia electives allow students to specialise in a particular area. General electives allow students to add greater depth to their area of specialisation or to create a second area of specialisation.
Note: no more than 12 Level 1 courses may be credited towards the degree.
Students may not take the following courses as general electives because of content overlap with compulsory courses and multimedia plan electives:
Course Code Course Name
COIS11014 Engineering Computing
COIS11015 Introductory Computing Applications
COIS11077 Introduction to Computing
Recommended study schedule
Students who are unable to complete the Bachelor of Multimedia Studies may apply to exit from the program with an Associate Degree of Multimedia Studies (96 units of credit). In such cases, students must satisfy the requirements of the exit award and apply in writing to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education. For further information, refer to the handbook entry for the Associate Degree of Multimedia Studies.
Please note: full-time students usually enrol in 4 courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in 2 courses per term.
Course Code Course Name
Year 1 - Term 1
DGTL11001 Foundations of Animation
MMST11009 Digital Video and Audio
MMST11001 Introduction to Digital Innovation
MMST11003 Design Perspectives
Year 1 - Term 2
DGTL11003 Interaction, Information & Interface Design
MMST11002 Web Design
Multimedia Elective
General Elective
Year 2 - Term 1
FAHE12001 Communication in the Digital Age
MMST12009 Web Application Development
MMST12017 Interactive Animation for Games
Multimedia elective
Year 2 - Term 2
DGTL12002 Interactivity and Social Networks
General Elective
General Elective
Multimedia Elective
Year 3 - Term 1
MMST13015 Collaborative Multimedia Project Part A
Multimedia Elective
Multimedia Elective
General Elective
Year 3 - Term 2
MMST13018 Collaborative Multimedia Project Part B
Multimedia Elective
General Elective
General Elective
