Course
code: to be advised + Caulfield campus, Berwick campus + Off-campus + Two
years full-time, four years part-time
Candidates acquire a specialised knowledge in an area of multimedia of their
choice and understand and are capable of using a variety of research methods
appropriate to multimedia. Candidates should have a desire to contribute to the
formation of new critical understandings of multimedia and new methods of
practice. Research projects may be undertaken in the context of the multimedia
industry, multimedia design community, digital arts media or a combination of
any of these. Candidates document, analyse and evaluate the outcomes/findings
of their research project and are adequately prepared to undertake further
research in the area of multimedia.
Candidates design, manage and implement a substantial single body of research
which culminates in either a thesis, a multimedia product or a multimedia
service, such that each option constitutes 100 per cent of the course.
Candidates undertaking the 100 per cent thesis option are required to submit a thesis of 40,000 to 60,000 words.
Candidates
taking the product or service option are required to submit a significant
demonstration of the results of the research together with a written exegesis
of that product or service in the order of 10,0000 to 20,000 words. The product
or service plus the written exegesis and evaluation are both examined.
For each option, there will be at least two examiners with significant
expertise in the area of study that is the principal focus of the work. All
objectives will be addressed in the examination.
Candidates
should hold a Bachelor of Multimedia (Honours), or Bachelor of Design
(Multimedia Design) (Honours) from Monash University, or an equivalent
qualification from another tertiary institution or university approved by the
faculty. Applications may also be assessed by portfolio submission.
SUBJECT TO UNIVERSITY APPROVAL.
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