Bachelor of Multimedia (Media Studies)

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Students who are planning to commence in 2010, please refer to Bachelor of Multimedia (Media Studies) course information.

This double-major course provides the best of both worlds - theory and practice - by combining the study of media and communications policies, influences and practices with the applied and creative aspects of multimedia production - including web, 3D animation and digital video/audio. The course provides the broad coverage of a media/arts degree in conjunction with a hands-on approach to learning practical skills; the combination of both content and production.

This course is also offered through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Program. Successful applicants are awarded HECS waiver scholarships and will be funded for the duration of their course. Note that this program is not available to international students. For further information visit the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/scholarships

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Course code	J055
CRICOS code	043854J

*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.

Course description

Course structure

This course will operate under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. Four unit of study, each worth 12.5 credit points, will generally be taken each semester. The typical student's average weekly workload during semester is therefore expected to be fifty hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will vary in different semesters.

Students choose units of study from five Study Groups:

Core Multimedia Studies
Further Multimedia Studies
Co-major Studies Group A
Co-major Studies Group B
Elective Studies

According to the following rules, students complete at least 300 credit points made up of:

87.5 credit points from Core Multimedia Studies,
62.5 credit points from Further Multimedia Studies,
50 credit points from Co-major Studies Group A,
62.5 credit points from Co-major Studies Group B,
12.5 credit points from Elective Studies, plus
25 credit points from Co-major Studies Group B and/or Elective Studies.

Careers in the Curriculum (CIC)
In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HAC0001 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree. Careers in the Curriculum (CIC) is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects. It is usually undertaken in the second year of your course and is compulsory for all undergraduate students who commence their course from 2007 onwards. Students studying CIC will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' career skills.

Final Year Experience - Major Projects
As part of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning, all incoming undergraduates from 2007 will undertake 25 credit points of
professionally focused final year major projects within their programs of study. Entry with advanced standing may require alternate study sequences to be undertaken.

Units of study

Core Multimedia Studies
HDMD101 Design for Multimedia 1
HET113 The Internet and World Wide Web 1
HET213 User Experience Design
HET215 Multimedia Applications
HET401 Multimedia Project 1
HET402 Multimedia Project 2
HET407 Multimedia Technology

Further Multimedia Studies
HDMD102 Design for Multimedia 2
HET123 The Internet and World Wide Web 2
HET238 3D Modelling (replaces HET208)
HET222 Digital Video and Audio
HET324 Media Theory, DVD and Compositing
HET325 Principles of Game Design
HET332 Interactive Multimedia
HET430 Interaction Evaluation

Co-major Studies Group A
HALM104 Media Literature Film: Texts and Contexts
HAM105 The Media in Australia
HAM210 Popular Culture
HAM211 New Media: The Telecommunications Revolution or
HAM315 Information Society: A Global Perspective

Co-major Studies Group B
HAH101 History of Ideas
HAH103 Critical Thinking
HAL103 Writing Fiction
HALM202 Journalism: Processes and Practices
HALM207 Network Cultures
HALM317 Literature/Media Project (compulsory)
HAM313 Radio Production and Criticism A
HASM201 eSociety: Sociology of the Electronic Age)
HAC213 Intercultural Communications

Elective Studies
HALM312 Cinema Studies
HALM315 Network Literacies
HBSG200 New Venture Development and Management
HAM113 Professional Communication Practice
Media Studies elective (at least Stage 2)
Arts elective (at least Stage 2)
Any Electives Plus Sequence

* Students may complete only one of HAM211 or HAM315

Note:

Not all units of study are offered all semesters. Some may be only offered subject to sufficient enrolments.
The course panel has the authority to approve additional elective studies for particular students. Such approvals will be advised to the Faculty of Life and Social Science Academic Committee.

Recommended Study Sequence

Semester 1
HDMD101 Design for Multimedia 1
HET113 The Internet and World Wide Web 1
HALM104 Media Literature Film: Texts and Contexts
Choose one of:
HAH103 Critical Thinking
HAL103 Writing Fiction
Electives Plus Sequence #1

Semester 2
HDMD102 Design for Multimedia 2
HAM105 The Media in Australia
HALM207 Network Cultures
Choose one of:
HET123 The Internet and World Wide Web 2
HET222 Digital Video and Audio

Semester 3
HAC0001 Careers in the Curriculum
HET215 Multimedia Applications
HAM211 New Media: The Telecommunications Revolution
HAM313 Radio Production and Criticism A
Choose one of:
HET123 The Internet and World Wide Web 2
HET238 3D Modelling (replaces HET208)
HET222 Digital Video and Audio
HET324 Media Theory, DVD and Compositing
HET430 Interaction Evaluation

Semester 4
HET213 User Experience Design
HALM202 Journalism: Processes and Practices
HASM201 eSociety: Sociology of the Electronic Age
Choose one of:
HET123 The Internet and World Wide Web 2
HET222 Digital Video and Audio
HET332 Interactive Multimedia

Optional IBL year
HSW050 Industry-Based Learning
HSW055 Industry-Based Learning
This optional Industry-Based Learning program is not available to international students.

Semester 5
HAM210 Popular Culture
HET401 Multimedia Project 1
HET407 Multimedia Technology
Choose one of:
HAM113 Professional Communication Practice
HALM312 Cinema Studies
HALM315 Network Literacies
Electives Plus Sequence #2

Semester 6
HET402 Multimedia Project 2
HALM317 Literature/Media Project
Choose one of:
HET123 The Internet and World Wide Web 2
HET238 3D Modelling Replaces HET208
HET324 Media Theory, DVD and Compositing
HET325 Principles of Game Design
HET332 Interactive Multimedia
Choose one of:
HBSG200 New Venture Development and Management
Media Studies elective (at least Stage 2)
Arts elective (at least Stage 2)
Electives Plus Sequence #3

Note:

In addition to the above, students must complete a compulsory unit of study HAC0001 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree.
Electives will be offered subject to a sufficient number of enrolments.

Aims and objectives

The Bachelor of Multimedia (Media Studies) aims to produce graduates with a broad range of multimedia production skills combined with an appreciation of the emerging possibilities of the new media. The course will equip graduates with an understanding of how the media works and to recognise the place it occupies within the broader social context.

A graduate of the Bachelor of Multimedia (Media Studies) 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;
An appreciation of texts in context: the various ways in which we make sense of film and media materials (TV, radio, print, new media);
An understanding of the political economy of media and telecommunications - including issues such as ownership, control of the media and the cultural impact of new technologies, and
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.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program are expected to be in high demand as the media industry continues to shift its delivery to the newer multimedia platforms. Examples include: interactive content creation, journalism, public relations, communications research, advertising, information architecture, digital media production, web design, video production, animation, and architectural visualisation.

Professional recognition

Students and graduates will be eligible for membership of the Australasian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA).

Swinburne Abroad

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Level 2 program with a teacher's recommendation for the required level of study; or obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; or a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); or a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); or a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

How to apply

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

Scholarships

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

Find out more

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

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

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