Bachelor of Multimedia

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This course structure is for students who commenced prior to 2010.
New students wishing to undertake studies in multimedia should refer to Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media)

The Bachelor of Multimedia is designed for students who have prior tertiary level studies, such as a diploma or its equivalent. The course incorporates a comprehensive approach to multimedia with a strong emphasis on practical skills and techniques, including web design/programming, animation and digital video/audio. Elective studies can be taken in diverse areas from ICT through to Arts and Business.

Note: the number of Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) entries available into this program for Australian students is extremely limited.

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Duration	2 Year/s
Course code	J042
CRICOS code	060351B
Fees*	A$18,750 (annual for 2009)*

*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

This course structure is for students who commenced prior to 2010.
New students wishing to undertake studies in multimedia should refer to Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media)

Note: the number of Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) entries available into this program for Australian students is extremely limited.

Course structure

This course operates 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 units of study will generally be taken each semester. The typical student's average weekly workload during a semester is therefore deemed to be fifty hours. Total student contact hours, including lectures, classes, tutorials, flexible learning and laboratory and field sessions will vary in different semesters, but will be less than 20 hours per week.

Students are normally enrolled in the Recommended Study Sequence (see below) and must successfully complete a minimum of 200 credit points. In all cases, students must choose units of study from Study Groups according to the following rules, subject to timetable constraints and prerequisite studies being met.

The Program Panel has the authority to approve additional elective studies for particular students. Such approvals will be advised to the Faculty Academic Committee.

Students study units chosen from three study groups:

Multimedia Core Studies
Further Multimedia Studies
Co-Major Elective Studies

According to the rules listed below, students complete at least 200 credit points made up of:

100 credit points chosen from Multimedia Core Studies,
62.5 credit points chosen from Further Multimedia Studies, and
37.5 credit points chosen from Co-Major Elective Studies and/or Further Multimedia Studies.

Note: Students in the Bachelor of Multimedia must complete at least 100 credit points from the Core and Further Multimedia Studies groupings delivered by the Higher Education Division of Swinburne. This means students who are given exemptions from Core Multimedia Studies or Further Multimedia Studies (as credit for prior studies) are still required to complete 100 credit points of units of study from these groupings in order to complete the requirements of the degree.

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.

Electives Plus Sequences
Electives plus sequences provide Swinburne degree students with options to broaden their career skills and strengthen their employability by selecting from units of study outside their degree discipline.

Students undertaking this course can choose to study Electives Plus sequences of up to three units from one of the following themes:

Electives Plus sequences are available in all Swinburne degree programs subject to timetabling constraints, with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing.

Units of study

Multimedia Core Studies (all 12.5 credit points)
HAM113 Professional Communication Practice
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 (all 12.5 credit points)
HDMD102 Design for Multimedia 2
HET120 Interactive Games Structures
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 Elective Studies
Elective units of study will normally be drawn from the Electives Plus Sequences (see above).

Recommended Study Sequence

Semester 1
HAM113 Professional Communication Practice
HDMD101 Design for Multimedia 1
HET113 The Internet and World Wide Web 1
HET215 Multimedia Applications

Semester 2
HET123 The Internet and World Wide Web 2
HET213 User Experience Design
HET222 Digital Video and Audio
Elective 1

Semester 3
HET238 3D Modelling Replaces HET208
HET401 Multimedia Project 1
HET324 Media Theory, DVD and Compositing
Elective 2

Semester 4
HET402 Multimedia Project 2
HET407 Multimedia Technology
HET332 Interactive Multimedia
Elective 3

Note:

In addition to the above, students must complete compulsory unit of study HAC0001 Careers in the Curriculum to be awarded the degree.
Students must complete at least 100 credit points from the Core and Further Multimedia Studies groupings delivered by the Higher Education Division of Swinburne.

Career opportunities

This course equips graduates for careers in web development & animation, video production, 3D animation, information architecture, CD/DVD production, and multimedia project management. It would also be a suitable grounding for those interested in starting a multimedia business.

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.

Special entry requirements

A two-year post-Year 12 diploma or equivalent with an overall mark of 65%.

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.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of a two-year diploma (or equivalent) with a grade average of at least 65%, although this may vary depending on the course and awarding institution. In some cases a selection interview may be required. Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements may also be selected after consideration of their employment and educational background.

How to apply

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

Course fees*

A$18,750 (annual for 2009)

Scholarships

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

Find out more

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Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

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