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Master of Multimedia (Honours) 

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Full-time, Part-time (evening)

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Two years full-time or four years part-time.

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Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students

This program will have no further intake. Instead, prospective applicants should consider Master of Multimedia Technology.
 
The Master of Multimedia (Honours) builds on the basic Master of Multimedia program and offers an opportunity for students to undertake multimedia research and development projects, and assists the identification, encouragement and support of prospective research candidates, with the potential for development of a pathway to further research studies in multimedia.


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The Master of Multimedia (Honours) 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 Master of Multimedia (Honours) 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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This program will have no further intake. Instead, prospective applicants should consider Master of Multimedia Technology.
 
The Master of Multimedia (Honours) is a nested program incorporating the Graduate Certificate of Multimedia, Graduate Diploma of Multimedia and the Master of Multimedia. Students will normally be enrolled in the recommended study sequence (see below) and must successfully complete a minimum of 200 credit points (CP). 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 four Unit of Study Groups:
  • Group 1 – Multimedia Core units of study
  • Group 2 – Multimedia Elective units of study
  • Group 3 – Co-elective Sunits of study
  • Group 4 – Multimedia Project units of study
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 200 credit points according to the following rules:
  • 50 credit points from Group 1 and
  • 25 credit points from Group 2 and
  • 62.5 credit points from Groups 2 and/or 3 and
  • 62.5 credit points from Group 4
Award of Honours
 
The award of Honours will be subject to satisfaction of performance criteria. The proposed criteria are:
  • minimum of 200 credit points of study.
  • attainment of at least 70% average over the last 100 credit points of study or 75% over the last 50 credit points of study.
A student who fails to satisfy these performance criteria will be awarded the 150 credit point degree of Master of Multimedia.

Students who wish to exit the program before completing the requirement of 200 CP for the Master of Multimedia (Honours) may apply for the award of Graduate Certificate of Multimedia after 50 CP, Graduate Diploma of Multimedia after 100 CP or the Master of Multimedia after 150 CP, on the condition that all requirements of the other award have been fulfilled.


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This program will have no further intake. Instead, prospective applicants should consider Master of Multimedia Technology.
 
All units of study are 12.5 credit points unless otherwise specified

Group 1
Multimedia Core units of study
  • Not all units of study are offered all semesters. 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 these subjects are limited. Exemptions are not permitted.
  • *** Subject to interview approval by the National Institute of Design and available places.
  • # Available to Multimedia students from 2008 only. Multimedia students will require a Distinction (D) grade in HET723 to be eligible to undertake this unit.
Recommended Study Sequence:

First semester of enrolment
HET745 Multimedia Imaging
HET746 Multimedia Authoring
HET737 Multimedia Project Management
HET773 The Internet and World Wide Web 1
Exit with the Graduate Certificate of Multimedia or progress to the Graduate Diploma of Multimedia.

Second semester of enrolment
HET732 Multimedia Development
HET743 User Experience Design
Choose two of:
HET723 The Internet and World Wide Web 2
HET728 3D Modelling & Animation
HET742 Digital Video and Audio
Group 2 or 3 elective
Exit with the Graduate Diploma of Multimedia or progress to the Master of Multimedia. 

Third semester of enrolment
HET811 Multimedia Project (25 CP)
HIT9010 Research Methods
Choose one of:
Group 2 or 3 elective
Exit with the Master of Multimedia or progress to the Master of Multimedia (Honours).

Fourth semester of enrolment
HET921 Multimedia Honours Project(25 CP)
Choose two of:
Group 2 or 3 elective
Exit with Master of Multimedia (Honours), subject to award of honours requirements (see Course Structure section for details).


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At master level, graduates will display a high level of competency in the multimedia development and production process and be in a position to work as an independent multimedia producer or as part of a team.

Graduates 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 webcasting
  • digital signals and image processing
  • database developer
  • multimedia researcher


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This program will have no further intake. Instead, prospective applicants should consider Master of Multimedia Technology (J106).

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 course, 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.


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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 course may be granted 'credit'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. All applications for subject 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 Administration Office, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, together with proof of successful completion of the previous subject(s) or evidence of uncredentialled prior learning.

Further details for students considering these multimedia courses: www.swin.edu.au/multimedia


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The indicative course tuition fee is $14800 for 2011, based on one year full time load (or 1 EFTSL). The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

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 is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $85,062 from 1 January 2010). 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

For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees  


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Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply


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Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
 


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