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Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia)

CICA50905  059520M



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Fee*
1 Year/s (Typically students will take this course in combination with the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia), resulting in a total duration of 2 years.) Hawthorn (Term 1) $12,950 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This course has been developed with industry assistance to provide a broad range of skills required for entry into the information technology (IT) and multimedia industries.

The full two-year Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia) (commencing in Term 1) includes units covering multimedia presentations, video, motion graphics, visual design, web design, web programming, database integration, 2D and 3D animation and multimedia project management.
 
The course content for the 18-month Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia) (commencing in Terms 3 and 4) is similar to the content of the full two-year course, with the exception that it does not contain video or motion graphics. In the final semester of both courses, student groups complete a major project for clients.

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The aims and objectives are to:

  • empower students with a sound knowledge of multimedia design and programming;
  • provide students with multimedia project management skills in a practical hands-on environment;
  • provide students with a realistic multimedia development experience using a project-based approach;
  • encourage students to develop research skills and conduct appropriate research as part of the course outcomes;
  • produce graduates who are highly competent and ready to work in a range of multimedia industry entry-level positions.

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Students commencing in February will complete a two-year program incorporating the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia). Students commencing mid-year will complete an 18-month program and will graduate with only the diploma.

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Prerequisite 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 (both 18-month and two-year course)
ICPPP411B  Undertake a complex design brief
ICAS5202B  Ensure privacy for users
ICPMM581B  Manage multimedia production
ICPMM582B  Manage multimedia projects
CUFDIG401A  Author a multimedia product
PSPPM502B  Manage complex projects
 
Elective Units (both 18-month and two-year course)
ICAB4225B  Automate processes
CUFDIG504A  Design games
ICPPP211B  Develop a basic design concept
ICPPP311B  Develop a detailed design concept
ICAB5165B  Create dynamic pages
CUFMEM10A  Design and create a multimedia interface
CUFDIG201A  Maintain interactive content
CUFDIG302A  Author interactive sequences
 
Elective Units (Feburary intake only – full two-year course only)
CUFANM503A  Develop and implements visual effects designs
ICAB4170B  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
ICAB4170B  Build a database
 
Elective Units (July intake only – 18-month courses only)
ICAB4135B  Create a simple markup language document to specification
ICAB4137B  Produce client-side scripts for dynamic web pages
ICAB4136B  Use SQL to create database structures and manipulate data
CUFIMA03A  Create 2D animation
CUFIMA05A  Create 3D digital models and images
CUFDIG505A  Design information srchitecture
BSBCRT501A  Originate and develop the concept

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The major specialisations include:

  • visual design and imaging
  • video design (not part of 18 month course)
  • visual effects design (not part of 18 month course)
  • 2D and 3D animation
  • multimedia programming
  • web programming
  • games design and programming
  • database development
  • project management

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Entry-level positions in the IT, multimedia and web development industries with specialisation in multimedia programming, video and animation authoring and dynamic website development. On successful completion, students can also apply for higher education courses in IT and multimedia.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 5: Pathways -60%) OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia) or equivalent.

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To assess whether you are eligible for entry to Swinburne visit: http://www.swin.edu.au/isu/prospective/entry_requirements/index-req.html

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Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

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A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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