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Undergraduate handbook 2005 - Art and Design

Bachelor of Multimedia and Digital Arts

Course code: 3115 + Course abbreviation: BMM&DA + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This course offers a broad-based degree to students who wish to pursue studies in digital arts and multimedia practices. It will be of particular interest to those seeking an art and design focus in multimedia. Students will study a combination of multimedia and digital studio, as well as units in theory, drawing, professional practice and a choice of electives. In third year, students will have a choice of majoring in either multimedia design or digital arts.

Entry requirements

The course is offered through the VTAC system by ENTER. Completion of VCE units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and a study score of at least 30 in either Art or Studio Arts or Visual Communication and Design. No folio or interview is required (subject to number of places). For students who are without VCE or not eligible for a VCE score or mature-age, consideration will be given to other qualifications assessed as equivalent to the VCE plus a folio and interview.

Course structure

The course consists of the following areas of study:
(a) Multimedia and digital arts major studios (42 credit points)
This is the major study of the course and there are studios at each level. Units commence at a basic level of understanding and progress to a high level of competence in multimedia design. The knowledge gained in other parts of the course is progressively incorporated into the studio practice, developing problem-solving skills relevant to multimedia and digital arts. Assigned projects are approached within the context of the unique properties and opportunities of multimedia. The multimedia and digital arts studio unit will combine lectures and participation in a group studio environment involving traditional design activities and those of a more digital nature.
(b) Technical units (12 credit points)
These units will introduce the technicalities associated with creating digital media content and programming.
(c) Complementary studies (42 credit points)
Studies including drawing, typography, photomedia and digital imaging.
(d) Cultural and critical issues (theory) (18 credit points)
All students take three units on the theory, contextual and cultural aspects of art, design and new media throughout the course.
(e) Professional practice (6 credit points)
All students take one professional practice unit at year three level.
(f) Electives (24 credit points)
Twenty-four credit points are available for elective studies, which are selected in consultation with the course coordinator. Units will generally be taken from those available within the Faculty of Art and Design, but units offered elsewhere in the university are also available. As well choosing from the suite of digital imaging electives, it is likely that many students may also wish to undertake photomedia and/or other studio studies, such as drawing.
(g) Occupational health and safety (0 credit points)
A compulsory health and safety unit which deals with issues relevant to art and design.

Course requirements
First year (48 points)
First semester
Second semester
Second year (48 points)
First semester
Second semester
Third year (48 points)
First semester
Second semester
Course map

Refer to 'Course map10 - Bachelor of Multimedia and Digital Arts; (course code 3115) at the back of the Faculty of Art and Design section of this handbook.

Contact details

Inquiries: telephone +61 3 9903 2165, email design@artdes.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinator

Mr Vince Dziekan

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