Bachelor of Digital Media
Central Queensland University
About
The Bachelor of Digital Media can prepare you for a professional career in the digital media industries by providing practical skills and relevant theory that can be applied in a variety of fields associated with design, technology and media.
The course's flexible structure allows you to focus on your individual strengths and interests by pursuing specialisations in Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Screen Production, Animation, or a combination of these areas.
Working within multimedia computer laboratories and production studios, you will learn how to create digital media works using industry-standard software tools and techniques.
You will learn how to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The Bachelor of Digital Media gives you the opportunity to engage with clients on real-world projects, ensuring that you are work-ready upon graduation.
The course can be studied on-campus or online, providing maximum flexibility.
It also incorporates two optional exit / interim awards:
a one-year Diploma of Digital Media and a two-year Associate Degree of Digital Media.
Graduates of the Diploma of Digital Media may articulate into the second year of either the Associate Degree of Digital Media or the Bachelor of Digital Media.
Graduates of the Associate Degree of Digital Media may articulate into the third year of the Bachelor of Digital Media.
Structure
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 2 minors
- Complete electives
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 12 | Total credit points: 72 |
Level 1 Units
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> MMST11009 | Digital Video and Audio | --> |
| --> MMST11010 | Illustration and Visualisation | --> |
| --> DGTL11005 | Web Design | --> |
| --> COMM11003 | Career Communications | --> |
| --> MMST11003 | Visual Design Fundamentals | --> |
| --> DGTL11001 | Foundations of Animation | --> |
| --> DGTL11003 | User Experience Design | --> |
| --> DGTL11006 | Coding Fundamentals | --> |
Level 3 Units
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> MMST13017 | Business of Digital Innovation | --> |
| --> MMST13015 | Collaborative Digital Media Project Part A | --> |
| --> MMST13018 | Collaborative Digital Media Project Part B | --> |
| --> DGTL13005 | Digital Media Project | --> |
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 2 minors
- Complete electives
Animation Minor
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> DGTL12012 | Motion Graphics and Visual Effects | --> |
| --> MMST12019 | 3D Computer Graphics | --> |
| --> DGTL12011 | 3D Character Design | --> |
| --> DGTL12016 | 3D Character Animation | --> |
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 2 minors
- Complete electives
Graphic Design Minor
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> DGTL12004 | Print Design | --> |
| --> DGTL12005 | Contemporary Photomedia | --> |
| --> DGTL12006 | Visual Communication Design | --> |
| --> DGTL12007 | Digital Communications Management | --> |
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 2 minors
- Complete electives
Interactive Media Minor
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> MMST12009 | Web Application Development | --> |
| --> MMST12017 | Game Design | --> |
| --> DGTL12008 | Mobile Application Development | --> |
| --> DGTL12009 | Game Development | --> |
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 2 minors
- Complete electives
Screen Production Minor
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> DGTL12013 | Writing for the Screen | --> |
| --> DGTL12014 | Documentary Filmmaking | --> |
| --> DGTL12010 | Visual Storytelling | --> |
| --> DGTL12015 | Video Editing and Post-Production | --> |
Course Structure
--> In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 2 minors
- Complete electives
Elective
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
Students must complete 4 elective units, which may be selected from any CQUniversity undergraduate course, provided prerequisite and corequisite requirements are met.
Entry requirements
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Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 58 | ATAR 58 |
| Rank Cut-Off | OP 17 | SR 65 | ATAR 59.9 |
Entry Requirements
Domestic students. P - Senior English (4, Sound Achievement) or equivalent
International students. P - Students are required to have an acceptable level of competence in writing, reading, speaking and understanding English.
Refer to the international student section.
Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Assumed Knowledge
Not applicable
Fees and Charges
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- International Fees -->
Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Demonstrate a broad range of skills and knowledge relating to theories, practices, languages, technologies and techniques in the field of digital media, with depth in selected areas
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- Identify, analyse, develop and evaluate ideas and information within a digital media context
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- Solve problems and exercise critical and creative thinking ability
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- Create digital media works using industry-standard software tools, with particular proficiency in selected areas of specialisation
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- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences using various media forms
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- Work independently, collaboratively and professionally on digital media projects
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- Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues in the field of digital media.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | --> | --> | --> | ||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | --> | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | --> | --> | |||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | --> | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | --> | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | --> | |||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> |
Animation Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Graphic Design Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Interactive Media Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Screen Production Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Institution
