Bachelor of Creative Media
Murdoch University
About
Start-ups need graphic designers to make what they’re offering the world stand out.
Community and conservation groups need amazing photography to capture their stories.
Hollywood blockbusters and independent films rely on outstanding sound design and visual effects to make an impact with audiences.These are just some examples – the ways you could work in creative media across the world are limitless.Take your Bachelor of Creative Media in a direction you’re most passionate about.
You might explore games art and design processes, learn about animation, 3D modelling, concept art, and designing for mobile and virtual reality platforms.
You could develop your skills as an image creator and learn the latest digital imaging techniques with a major in graphic design or photography.
You might go behind-the-scenes and work in the world of screen production or sound.You can also combine this course with another discipline – for example by combining it with a Bachelor of Communications.
This means you’ll graduate with two qualifications and even more professional skills and experience to kick-start your career.3 reasons to study Creative Media at MurdochThis course has been designed in consultation with industry, so you’ll graduate with the technical and creative skills employers need.
Expect the unexpected in your career.
Some of our graduates have worked in Oscar-winning sound production teams, developed products for government organisations, collaborated with the Singapore National Museum on an augmented reality project, and remixed an album that cracked the US music charts.
Build a portfolio of your work as you complete your degree, so you’ll have projects to show your future employers.
Structure
Spine 9 credit points
Required Unit 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP100 | Career Learning: Managing Your Career | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 6 credit points
Group 1 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP200 | Building Enterprise Skills | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM203 | Consulting and Freelancing | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRE301 | Client Consultancy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRE325 | Creative Media Professional Placement | 3 |
| OR | ||
| COM313 | Campus Radio | 3 |
Group 2 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRE312 | Creative Media Projects 2 | 3 |
Course Core 15 credit points
Required Units 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| CRE100 | Foundation in Creative Media | 3 |
| CRE311 | Creative Media Projects 1 | 3 |
Specified elective Units 9 credit points
Group 1 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SCR102 | Introduction to Documentary | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD164 | 3D Modelling | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD154 | Introduction to Games Art and Design | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GRD110 | Design Foundation | 3 |
| OR | ||
| RAD105 | Introduction to Radio | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD172 | Drawing | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SCR100 | Introduction to the Screen | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SCR101 | Screen Production 1 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SOU169 | Introduction to Sound Studies | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SOU101 | Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PHO101 | Digital Imaging | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GRD118 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PHO124 | Photography 1 | 3 |
Group 2 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| SCR222 | Directing and Producing | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SCR204 | Documentary Production | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SCR201 | Screen Production 2 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PHO204 | Visual Literacy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GRD202 | Brand and Identity Design | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SCR200 | Writing For The Screen | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PHO203 | Photography 2 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| RAD374 | Popular Music | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PHO202 | Photo Documentary | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD232 | Critical Games, Play and Design | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GRD204 | Design Thinking for Innovation | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD261 | Games Art | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD241 | Animation | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GAD210 | Technical Art and Games Engine Scripting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GRD263 | Web Design | 3 |
| OR | ||
| GRD201 | Publication Design | 3 |
Major 24 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MJ-SCP | Screen Production | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-SND | Sound | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-PHT | Photography | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-GPH | Graphic Design | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-GMAD | Games Art and Design | 24 |
Option 24 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook
Recommended Majors 24 credit points
OR
Recommended Minors 12 credit points
OR
General Elective Units 24 credit points
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Learning outcomes
- Explore the commercial context and changing nature of the creative industries, and your role as a creative professional within them.
- Get inspired to stay curious about the world and commit to lifelong learning throughout your creative career.
- Develop the production, collaboration and technical skills you need to make a difference in whichever field you choose.
- Learn about the ethics of the creative media industry and how to take personal, professional and social responsibility for your work.
- Explore ways to think creatively apply your theoretical learning to solve probems in a range of creative media contexts.
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