Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
This course has been developed with industry assistance to provide a broad range of skills required for entry into the IT and multimedia industries. Emphasis is placed on practical skills using a hands-on approach. The course includes units covering multimedia presentations, visual design, web design, web programming, database intergration, 2D and 3D animation and multimedia project management. In the final semester, student groups complete a major projects for clients. In the two-year (February intake) program students can qualify for a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia) after the first year, and complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia) in the second year. The 18-month (July intake) program provides for the completion of the Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia) (CICA50905) without the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia).
Aims & Objectives:
To empower students with a sound knowledge of multimedia design and programming. To provide students with multimedia project management skills in a practical hands-on environment. To provide students with a realistic multimedia development experience using a project-based approach. To encourage students to develop research skills and conduct appropriate research as part of the course outcomes. To produce graduates who are highly competent and ready to work in a range of multimedia industry entry-level positions.
Units of Study:
Prerequisites units (included in course delivery) BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware ICAU2231B Use computer operating system ICAW2001B Work effectively in IT environment ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer ICAU2006B Operate computing packages ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace Compulsory units Automate Processes (ICAB42225B) Develop a Detailed Design Concept (ICPPP311A) ICPPP11dA Undertake a Complex Design Brief ICAS5202A Ensure Privacy for Users ICPMM81eA Manage Multimedia Production ICPMM82eA Manage Multimedia Projects Author a Multimedia Product (CUFMEM02A) PSPPM502B Manage Complex Projects Elective units CUFMEM09A Apply Principles of Game Design to a Media Product ICPPP311A Develop a Detailed Design Concept ICAB5165A Create Dynamic Pages CUFMEM10A Design and Create a Multimedia Interface Use an Authoring tool to create an Interactive Sequence(CUFMEM01A) Elective units (Feburary intake only) CUFIMA06A Develop and Implements Visual Effects Designs ICAB4170A Build a Database CUFMEM12A Update Web Pages BSBPM505A Manage Project Quality ICAT4185A Create a Website Testing Procedure CUSGEN03A Collaborate with Colleagues in Planning and Producing a Project Elective units (July intake only) ICAA4058AA Apply Skills in Object Oriented Design Design a Multimedia Product (CUFMEM06A) Produce Client-side scripts for dynamic web pages (ICAB4137A) Use SQL to create database structures and manipulate data (ICAB4136A) Create 2D animation (CUFIMA03A) Create 3D digital models and images (CUFIMA05A) Design the naviagation for a multimedia product (CUFMEM11A) Originate and develop the concept (CUFRAD01A)
Career Opportunities:
Entry level positions in the IT and multimedia industries. On successful completion, students can also apply for higher education courses in IT and multimedia. For details of possible exemptions available to Swinburne courses visit our Pathways website.
Entry Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or equivalent, or mature age.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
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. Further details for students considering TAFE courses can be found on the RPL website.
Course Fees:
The Victorian Government is introducing a new TAFE fee structure from 1 July 2009. There are new eligibility requirements regarding Government Funded places. Details on Swinburne TAFE Fees can be found at: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees information on the eligibility criteria at: www.skills.vic.gov.au/tafe_students/student-faqs
Application Procedure:
Applications for the July intake should be made direct to Swinburne at www.future.swinburne.edu.au/apply Applications for the February intake should be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code's: Hawthorn: 77161(VGF), 77164 (Fee Type determined by provider). Lilydale: 70281 (VGF), 70284 (Fee Type determined by provider). Wantirna: 71141(VGF), 71144 (Fee Type determined by provider). For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au Non-Year 12 applicants must also complete and submit a VTAC Pi form. Students studying in a Diploma or above will be eligible to take out a VET FEE-HELP Loan for their tuition fees provided they meet the citizenship requirements. Details of these loans can be found at: http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/training_skills/programmes_funding/Programme_categories/key_skills_priorities/vet_fee_help/Student_and_Parent_Information.htm All students studying in Diploma and above, will need to pay the Student Amenities fees and any material/ancillary fees at time of enrolment. Note that for any full fee paying student, material and ancillary fees are rolled into their tuition fees.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/eng
