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Graduate Certificate of Multimedia

J076  036253D



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Fee*
6 Month/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$10,750 (total 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.

A nested suite of programs with a comprehensive approach to multimedia, the Graduate Certificate of Multimedia, Graduate Diploma of Multimedia, Master of Multimedia and Master of Multimedia Technology 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.

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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

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Program Structure from 2011
 
Students will normally be enrolled in the recommended study sequence (see below) and must successfully complete a minimum of 50 credit points (CP). Each unit of study is valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise specified. In all cases, students must choose units of study according to the following rules, subject to timetable constraints and prerequisite studies being met.
 
Students choose units from two groups:

  * Group 1 – Multimedia core units
  * Group 2 – Multimedia elective units
 
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 50 credit points according to the following rules.

* 25 credit points from the following Group 1 subjects:
 
* 25 credit points from the remaining 2 Group 1 units listed above or Group 1 and/or Group 2 units listed below:
 
(International students are required to study full-time.)
 
 
Program Structure for students who commenced before 2011
 
Students will normally be enrolled in the recommended study sequence (see below) and must successfully complete a minimum of 50 credit points (CP). Each unit of study is valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise specified. In all cases, students must choose units of study according to the following rules, subject to timetable constraints and prerequisite studies being met.
 
Students choose units from two groups:
  • Group 1 – Multimedia core units
  • Group 2 – Multimedia elective units
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 50 credit points according to the following rules:
  • 25 credit points from Group 1, and
  • 25 credit points from Group 1and/or 2

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Note: Not all units of study are offered every semester.
 
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 50 credit points according to the following rules.
 
* 25 credit points from the following Group 1 units
 
* 25 credit points from the remaining 2 Group 1 units listed above or Group 1 and/or Group 2 units listed below
 
Recommended study sequence
Choose 1 subject from Group 1 or 2


Units of study for students who commenced prior to 2011

Group 1
Multimedia core units
HET732 Multimedia Development
HET743 User Experience Design
HET745 Multimedia Imaging
HET746 Multimedia Authoring

Group 2
Multimedia elective units

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At graduate certificate level you can expect to have developed multimedia authoring skills and a knowledge of the interactive communication process that will enhance your employability in a range of professions. Upon completion of the appropriate course, you can pursue employment opportunities in areas such as:
  • 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

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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 postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 575 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 232 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 90 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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A recognised tertiary qualification at Bachelor level (or approved equivalent).

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A recognised bachelor degree in a non-multimedia discipline.

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Phone:
+61 3 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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

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