UndergraduateArts & Design
Bachelor of Digital Design (Digital Media)
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A three-year, 72 credit point digital media degree delivered jointly with TAFE Queensland at the South Bank campus in Brisbane, so students take University of Canberra units alongside TAFE Queensland electives and studio classes. Core study covers 3D media art production, animation, sound design, digital photography, interactive fiction and emerging virtual and augmented reality tools, together with professional practice and a work integrated learning placement.
Entry is by selection rank, with a portfolio pathway available, and strong students can progress to an honours year. Graduates work as digital media and motion designers, animators, videographers and VR or AR content specialists across games, screen, advertising and immersive media. It suits students who want a hands-on, technology-heavy creative production degree and are based in or willing to study in Brisbane rather than Canberra.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
4 units- 11611Interactive Media, Design and Prototypes
- 11591Professional Orientation (Creative Industries and Digital Design)
- 11613Visual Ideation and Communication
- 12234Visual Narrative Production
Year 1, Semester 2
3 units- 11610Evolution of Design
- 12227Image and Animation Production
- 11612Introduction to Innovative Design Solutions
Year 2, Semester 1
2 units- 118383D Media Art Production
- 11064Design for Digital Contexts
Year 2, Semester 2
3 units- 12284Character Design and Animation
- 11017Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning
- 12219Sound Design
Year 3, Semester 1
2 units- 11839Emerging Production Technologies
- 11018Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning
Year 3, Semester 2
2 units- 11840Digital Production Project
- 11592Professional Evidence (Creative Industries and Digital Design)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
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Admissions
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: . - Year 12 ATAR . - diploma pathway . - other Australian Qualification . - work experience . - overseas qualification . We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. . More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
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