Graduate Certificate of Multimedia 

Course Code: J076

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About the Course

Course Description:

A nested suite of programs with a comprehensive approach to multimedia, the Graduate Certificate of Multimedia, Graduate Diploma of Multimedia and Master of Multimedia are intended for graduates seeking to utilise the potential of multimedia to enhance their professional skills (particularly those in the teaching, training or media professions), or those wishing to pursue a career in the exciting and dynamic multimedia industry. No prior multimedia or IT experience is required.

Aims & Objectives:

The Graduate Certificate of Multimedia aims to produce graduates with a broad range of multimedia production skills, in addition to an in-depth understanding of how multimedia and the internet is revolutionising the current industry. A graduate of the Graduate Certificate of Multimedia should have:

• a sound and broad knowledge of the design of multimedia applications and an appreciation of the various skills required
• skills in the application of learning and instructional design principles to structured multimedia applications
• the ability to function effectively as an individual and in project teams, whether as manager, leader or team member
• the communication and management skills required to successfully manage multimedia development projects
• been prepared for the rapidly evolving multimedia industry by developing their life-long learning skills and flexibility of mind
• a thorough understanding of the way end-to-end enterprise-wide technologies are changing the way business is conducted
• the means to participate in and understand the development of sophisticated methods of customer data management, with corresponding improvements in business efficiency and potential customer satisfaction
• an understanding of the changing face of multimedia, in relation to both acceleration in the use and development of technology, and its impact on society

Course Structure:

• Group 1 – Multimedia core units
• Group 2 – Multimedia elective units

• 25 credit points from Group 1, and
• 25 credit points from Group 1and/or 2

Units of Study:

Employment Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

• multimedia producer/developer/programmer/network administrator
• website developer/programmer
• project management
• running a multimedia business
• instructional designer
• interactive content creator
• 2D/3D modeller/animator
• multimedia advertising
• digital media production – particularly streaming media and web-casting
• digital signals and image processing
• database developer
• multimedia researcher

How To Apply

Entry Requirements:

A recognised tertiary qualification (or approved equivalent). Applicants not holding a tertiary qualification, but with substantial relevant multimedia industry experience may be admitted subject to the approval of the course panel.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this program may be granted 'credit'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. All applications for unit exemptions should be submitted on the appropriate form at the time of enrolment. An Application for Exemption Form must be completed and handed in to the graduate administrator in the Graduate Administration Office, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, together with proof of successful completion of the previous unit(s) or evidence of uncredentialled prior learning. 

Course Fees:

In 2010, tuition fees for this program are based on $1750 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice.

The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year.

Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.

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