Bachelor of Design (Digital Media)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
This program, BP309 Bachelor of Design (Digital Media), offers you a degree in the design and production of digital media.
It combines theory with practical industry-based knowledge and professional skills in the broad field of digital media design and development.
In the program you will develop a digital media design specialisation in either interactive media, digital video, digital sound or digital environments.With a clear focus on design, the program provides you with opportunities to explore diverse aspects of digital media.
You will gain a contextual overview of the role of digital media in society and a strong grounding in digital media literacy.
You will explore aspects such as:web and app design visual effects, compositing and motion graphics interactive mobile media design sound design virtual reality and augmented reality projection and digital installationsYou will experience a variety of interactive learning and teaching approaches.
These will be both face-to-face and online, with the main focus on studio-based practice.
These approaches are supported by industry-standard software, tools and production processes.
You will engage in individual and team-based projects.
These projects will challenge your creative engagement in design and development of digital media.
In the final year of this program you will have the opportunity to undertake an internship or major project as a capstone experience.
In this you will apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the program.
On completion of the program you will be a professional practitioner, in the design and development of digital media.
You will be able to develop content for the design, communications, business and entertainment industries.
This will involve analysing issues, applying creative processes, working with others, and communicating ideas.
You will apply informed judgment to problems in digital media, to innovative design, and to conceptual development and production.Graduates of this program will be prepared for diverse roles.
These can be both local and international.
The range includes:
web and interactive media development, information visualisation, communications and interface design.
Graduates may also work in specialised video production design roles, such as visual effects and motion graphics design.
Structure
Year One of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Core Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Media Studio 1: Production | 24 | COMM2749 | City Campus |
| Digital Video | 12 | COMM2755 | City Campus |
| Media Cultures 1 | 12 | COMM2301 | City Campus |
| Digital Media Studio 2: Collaboration | 24 | GRAP2588 | City Campus |
| Sound Design for Digital Media | 12 | COMM2598 | City Campus |
| Emerging Digital Cultures | 12 | COMM2745 | City Campus |
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Core Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Media Studio 3: Experimentation | 24 | COMM2747 | City Campus |
| Interactive Media 1 | 12 | OART1013 | City Campus |
| Digital Media Specialisation 1 | 12 | COMM2753 | City Campus |
| Digital Media Studio 4: Client Solutions | 24 | COMM2591 | City Campus |
| Digital Narrative Theory and Practice | 12 | COMM2595 | City Campus |
| Digital Media Specialisation 2 | 12 | COMM2751 | City Campus |
Year Three of Program
Complete the following Two (2) Core Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Media Studio 5: Specialisation Project | 24 | COMM2589 | City Campus |
| Digital Media Professional Practice | 12 | COMM2587 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Course:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Media Major Project | 24 | COMM2585 | City Campus |
| Digital Media Internship | 24 | COMM2583 | City Campus |
Select and Complete Three (3) Courses from any:
Entry requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.
For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
International English language requirement
A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Learning outcomes
As a graduate of this program you will be able to:
- Acquire knowledge of visual literacy and design theory, interactive and motion design, moving image, communications technologies, and digital media production skills and their application to digitally mediated communication.
- Apply theoretical knowledge, conceptual skills and production techniques to the development of digital media solutions for communications problems.
- Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on the role, application and implications of digital media works in both local and international contexts.
- Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking and innovation when identifying and solving problems in diverse contexts within the discipline.
- Communicate using diverse formats and strategies to audiences within and external to your discipline.
- Work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness and ethical and reflective practice.
- Apply initiative and judgment in planning, problem solving and decision making in your practice or future study.
- Apply a body of theoretical and practical knowledge and specific skills in media and communication, in which to base your professional practice or future study.
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