Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
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 Diploma 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 are revolutionising the current industry. Graduates 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:
Students will normally be enrolled in the recommended study sequence (see below) and must successfully complete a minimum of 100 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 of study from three groups: Group 1 – Multimedia core units Group 2 – Multimedia elective units Group 3 – Co-elective units Students must successfully complete a minimum of 100 credit points according to the following rules: 50 credit points from Group 1, and 25 credit points from Group 2, and 25 credit points from Groups 2 and/or 3. Students who wish to exit the program before completing the requirement of 100 credit points for the Graduate Diploma of Multimedia may apply for the award of Graduate Certificate of Multimedia after 50 credit points, on the condition that all requirements of this award have been fulfilled.
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 100 credit points according to the following rules:
Units of Study:
Group 1 Multimedia core units HET732 Multimedia Development HET743 User Experience Design HET745 Multimedia Imaging HET746 Multimedia Authoring Group 2 Multimedia elective units HET723 Internet and WWW 2 HET728 3D Modelling & Animation HET737 Multimedia Project Management HET742 Digital Video and Audio HET748 Advanced 3D Animation and Rendering HET773 Internet and WWW 1 HET824 Media Theory, DVD and Compositing Group 3 Co-elective units HAL401 Cultural Convergence* HAM411 Globalisation: Media and Telecommunications HAM420 Online and Convergent Journalism HAM422 Creative Writing and New Media HAM415 Media Arts in Australia HATC410 Effective Communication HATC411 Developing Technical Documents HBM522 Customer Relationship Management HBM523 eMarketing HBSG500 New Venture Development and Management HDMM521 Time and Sequence Using Video# HDG518 Information Design# HET706 Networks and Routing** HET708 Internetworking Technologies** HGM505 Opportunity Evaluation HIT6402 Database Analysis and Design HIT5404 Introduction to Programming in .NET HIT7425 Business Systems Programming in .NET HIT8324 Web Application Development*** Recommended study sequence First semester of enrolment HET737 Multimedia Project Management HET745 Multimedia Imaging HET746 Multimedia Authoring HET773 Internet and WWW 1 Exit with the Graduate Certificate of Multimedia or progress to Graduate Diploma of Multimedia. Second semester of enrolment HET732 Multimedia Development HET743 User Experience Design Choose two of: HET723 Internet and WWW 2 HET728 3D Modelling & Animation HET742 Digital Video and Audio Group 2 or 3 elective Please note: Not all units are offered each semester. Some may be only offered subject to sufficient enrolments. * It is recommended that HAM411 Globalisation: Media and Telecommunications be undertaken before HAL401 Cultural Convergence. ** Places in this unit of study are limited. Exemptions are not permitted. ***Available to Multimedia students from 2008 only. Multimedia students will require a Distinction (D) grade in HET723 to be eligible to undertake this unit. # Subject to available places and interview approval by the Faculty of Design. To view the timetable for all units of study listed above please visit http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/timetable/subject.htm
Career Opportunities:
At graduate diploma level you will be equipped to create multimedia projects using a variety of multimedia authoring tools and modalities, opening up employment prospects as a multimedia developer. Upon completion of the appropriate program, 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
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 to the program, subject to the approval of the Course Panel. The Course Panel may instead choose to permit enrolment in the Graduate Certificate of Multimedia, as an alternative option.
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. A Unit of Study Exemption Form must be completed and handed in to the Faculty Administration Office, together with proof of successful completion of the previous unit(s) or evidence of uncredentialled prior learning. Further details for students considering these multimedia courses: www.swin.edu.au/multimedia
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. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
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.
For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply 2010 Closing Dates: 19 February for start 1 March16 July for start 9 August
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/lss
