Course code: 2163 + Berwick campus + Course coordinator: Mr Lindsay Smith + Full-time or part-time + Study modes: on-campus
The Bachelor of Multimedia is offered by the School of Multimedia Systems in collaboration with the Faculty of Art and Design. The course brings together the study of both technological and graphic design skills and provides a choice of specialisations. A wide range of experts drawn from both industry and the academic staff of five Monash faculties - Information Technology, Art and Design, Arts, Education, and Business and Economics - ensure that students develop knowledge, understanding and skills in all aspects of multimedia.
The course design enables each student to participate as a member of a
multidisciplinary team developing multimedia systems and products. It offers a
broad understanding and experience of the wide range of disciplines and
applications in business and development of multimedia systems, while allowing
students to develop their own areas of interest and expertise.
Students are required to carry out a significant amount of practical
development of real systems for real-life clients to reinforce the theory
covered in formal lectures and tutorials.
Entry into the Bachelor of Multimedia will require completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (or equivalent) with a minimum study score of 25 in English (any) units 3 and 4, and a study score of at least 20 in any other three VCE studies. Mature-age applicants are considered on the basis of their employment history, educational background and career objectives. A lack of formal qualifications should not discourage inquiry.
The Bachelor of Multimedia aims to produce graduates who will work in both the public, private and corporate sectors developing computer-based multimedia systems, products and services. Students will gain experience in a wide variety of industry-standard tools and technologies used in web- based and CD-ROM-based systems. The course has a strong practical orientation, and will be ideally suited to meet the needs of industry, government and business.
Outstanding students who wish to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of aspects of multimedia may choose to take a fourth year of study, called an honours year. Completion of an honours year is essential for students who wish to pursue a research career. Entry into the Bachelor of Multimedia honours year will require completion of the Bachelor of Multimedia pass degree, or equivalent qualification, with an overall grade average of credit.
For details, refer to map 12 in the `Undergraduate course maps' section. The pass degree involves 144 credit points of study made up of the following components:
Twelve six-point units spread throughout the three years of the degree. They will cover the fundamental elements of the development of multimedia products, services and systems. Areas covered by the core units include multimedia tools and technology, the systems development process, graphic design, visual communication, interface design, the creation of narrative in multimedia, and multimedia in society.
Two six-point units in each of first and second year and one full-year 12- point unit in the final year of the course. Each of these units will contain a mixture of project-based system development work, laboratory sessions, tutorials, seminars and formal lectures. They will enable the students to learn about multimedia and the process of multimedia system development, by developing systems and system components in conditions similar to those which they will encounter in the workplace.
These will comprise units of study chosen by the student to broaden their interests or to develop in depth their understanding and skills in particular areas of multimedia which suit their interests and aptitude. Examples of relevant fields include computer programming, the technology of multimedia, information systems, graphic design, communication and electronic commerce. At least 18 credit points of study must be thematically related in some way to form a coherent sequence.
No more than 60 points of first-year units may be counted towards the
degree and at least 36 points must be at third-year level.
The core units and studio units are offered only during the day at the Berwick
campus. Specialisation and elective units may be taken in any mode at any
Monash campus.
The first-year core units will introduce students to key basic concepts in information technology, information and media, the design process and the process of multimedia system development. The primary focus will be on gaining an understanding of basic multimedia development concepts and familiarity with the technical environment for developing multimedia products and systems. Practical work will be based around development of systems for the world wide web.
The second-year units will build on the material covered in the first-year core, and cover more advanced topics in the tools and techniques of multimedia systems development. The main focus will be on advanced graphics, video and sound production and multimedia authoring.
The third-year units will explore the social and organisational context of multimedia systems, and provide a basic introduction to the business environment in which most students will be seeking employment. The focus will be on the usage of multimedia products and systems and their implications for business and for society.
Units selected by the student (12 points)
Three years of full-time study or six years of part-time study.
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