Master of Digital Multimedia
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Digital Multimedia
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Abbreviation:
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MDigMmedia
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Home Faculty:
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Informatics
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Duration:
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1 year (2 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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48
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn/Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1542
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CRICOS Code:
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046873D
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Overview
Production units that write multimedia software for media creation and presentation via the web, videos, education, computer games or interactive DVDs require employees that have appropriate creative, as well as technical skills. This degree is designed to provide IT graduates with the opportunity to develop skills in both these areas through training in multimedia programming and creation, and in the use of professional multimedia tools.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Computer, Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering or related area, with at least a 60% average; or a Master of Computer Studies degree, or equivalent.
Applicants will also be required to submit a rŽsumŽ and a photograph or image that they have produced with a half page essay on the topic ÒWhy I took this photograph or created this imageÓ. Hard copy of image/photo must be provided with application.
Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete eight (8) subjects, including:
1. Two (2) Core Subjects (12cp); and
2. Six (6) subjects (36cp) chosen from the list of electives below, or four (4) subjects (24cp) plus the Multimedia Project (12cp).
Course Program
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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Core Subjects
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ITCS940
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Multimedia Programming Foundations
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Autumn
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6
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DESN921
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Creative Industries - Design for Interactive Multimedia
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Spring
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6
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Elective Subjects
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Plus 36 credit points from the following:
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CSCI944
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Perception and Planning
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Spring
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6
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CSCI946
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Multimedia Studies
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Autumn
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6
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ECTE996
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Multimedia Communications
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Spring/ Autumn
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6
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EDGI911
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Information Technology in Education and Training
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Autumn
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6
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ENGG923
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Advanced Digital Sound & Imaging Techniques
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n/o 2007
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6
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ITCS932
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Web Design
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Spring
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6
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ITCS941
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Multimedia Graphics
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Autumn
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6
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ITCS942
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Multimedia 3D Modelling and Animation
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Spring
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6
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ITCS943
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Game Design and Programming
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Autumn
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6
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ITCS945
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Multimedia Project
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Spring
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12
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