Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Media)
This course has been discontinued - the information is provided for continuing students.
Overview
This course has been replaced by Graduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communications) from 2008.
The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Media) is designed to equip graduates with attributes that make them attractive to prospective employers, or more valuable to current employers. The nature of expertise in such a dynamic environment is changing and the key graduate attributes of the program are adaptability, versatility and creativity. The extension of these attributes to the level of master assumes an advanced standing in relation to the ability to respond inventively and authoritatively to the demands of industries in transition, converged media and the changing nature of work itself in many new media contexts.
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| Duration | 1 Year/s | ||
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| Course code | N0804 | ||
| CRICOS code | 044972F | ||
| Fees* | A$17,500 (total)* |
*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 in detail
Course description
This course has been replaced by Graduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communications) from 2008.
The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Media) is designed to equip graduates with attributes that make them attractive to prospective employers, or more valuable to current employers. The nature of expertise in such a dynamic environment is changing and the key graduate attributes of the program are adaptability, versatility and creativity. The extension of these attributes to the level of master assumes an advanced standing in relation to the ability to respond inventively and authoritatively to the demands of industries in transition, converged media and the changing nature of work itself in many new media contexts.
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Media) comprises three core units of study plus five elective units of study, totalling 100 credit points. Studies may be taken full-time over two semesters or part-time over four semesters. International student visa holders must study full-time.
Units of study
All units of study for this program are valued at 12.5.credit points
Core units of study
HAM417 Media Project
HAM418 Work Experience/Placement
HAM419 Media Industry Seminar
HAM417 Media Project
HAM418 Work Experience/Placement
HAM419 Media Industry Seminar
Elective units of study
Choose five :
HAL401 Cultural Convergence
HAM402 Radio Production and Criticism A
HAM410 Electronic Writing
HAM411 Globalisation: Media and Telecommunications
HAM413 Multimedia Authoring 1
HAM414 Multimedia Authoring 2
HAM415 Media Arts in Australia
HAM416 Radio Production and Criticism B
HAM420 Online and Convergent Journalism
HAM421 Advanced Radio Production
HAM422 Creative Writing and New Media
HAM424 New Media Production
HAM425 Key Cultural Issues in Media and Communication
HAM426 Communication Environments
HAM427 Media Public Policy
HET773 The Internet and World Wide Web 1
HET723 The Internet and World Wide Web 2
HET742 Digital Video and Audio
HET745 Multimedia Imaging
HET746 Multimedia Authoring
Choose five :
HAL401 Cultural Convergence
HAM402 Radio Production and Criticism A
HAM410 Electronic Writing
HAM411 Globalisation: Media and Telecommunications
HAM413 Multimedia Authoring 1
HAM414 Multimedia Authoring 2
HAM415 Media Arts in Australia
HAM416 Radio Production and Criticism B
HAM420 Online and Convergent Journalism
HAM421 Advanced Radio Production
HAM422 Creative Writing and New Media
HAM424 New Media Production
HAM425 Key Cultural Issues in Media and Communication
HAM426 Communication Environments
HAM427 Media Public Policy
HET773 The Internet and World Wide Web 1
HET723 The Internet and World Wide Web 2
HET742 Digital Video and Audio
HET745 Multimedia Imaging
HET746 Multimedia Authoring
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
The applied media program is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop the following skills:
- Ability to critically and theoretically analyse digital media processes and products.
- Responsiveness to technological and industrial change.
- Capability in applying research and reflection in the process of producing innovative media products.
- Ability to develop effective communication strategies using a variety of communicative forms and literacies.
- Competencies in working collaboratively and creatively in project management and problem solving.
- Effective membership and an understanding of the importance of networking within professional environments
- Development of an ongoing critical awareness of their own learning needs and the application of appropriate technologies.
- Ability to respond creatively and inventively to technological and vocational change.
The program also aims to:
- Provide knowledge of and experience in the production of a range of traditional and new media.
- Provide students with real world experience in the workplace through placements and through developing projects for real clients.
- Provide experience in the presentation and marketing of media production.
- Introduce students to the changing face of media culture and the new technologies of electronic media.
- Equip students with the skills to develop a substantial media production.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Media) provides a broad range of writing and production skills valued in many sectors of the print, broadcasting and electronic media, such as radio production, journalism and information technology. Graduates will be equipped with the kind of digital technology skills likely to be sought by software developers working in the multimedia industry. Graduates are also equipped with skills in content and project management and a range of generic skills that qualify them to actively contribute to the changing nature of work and vocational training in relation to the impact of media.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
A recognised bachelor degree OR other qualifications with relevant experience deemed appropriate by the University.
Selection is made on the basis of the applicant’s suitability for the course as determined by a face-to-face or telephone interview.
Students are expected to be computer literate and to have internet access outside of Swinburne.
NB: Commencing Semester 1 2008, the program has been renamed as N0817 Graduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communication). There will be no intake into N0804 Graduate Diploma of Arts (Applied Media) program in 2008.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 (Academic Module) with no band score less than 6.0, or equivalent, refer English Language Requirements website.
Or direct entry from a Swinburne ELICOS program.
Or direct entry from a Swinburne ELICOS program.
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Course fees*
A$17,500 (total)*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.
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)
