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Units indexed by faculty Master of MultimediaCourse code: 3102 + Course abbreviation: MMM + Total credit points required: 72 + 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time* Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Caulfield) * Part-time mode will be offered subject to final enrolment numbers. Course descriptionThis coursework masters degree prepares graduates from various undergraduate backgrounds for work within the multimedia industry. It is offered jointly through the Faculty of Art and Design and the Faculty of Information Technology. A background in art or design is not required for enrolment in the program. The course covers studio work in systems and web development, digital imaging and design. With an emphasis placed on group work, the program mirrors the real world, where multimedia development calls for input from people with wide-ranging strengths, working together in multidisciplinary teams. The units are a blend of studio practice and lectures, and assessment is based on project work, written and verbal presentations, assignments and exams. Entry requirementsApplicants should hold a bachelors degree from Monash University or an equivalent qualification from another tertiary institute or university approved by the faculty. Advanced standingUp to 24 points may be granted for previously completed similar graduate-level units which have not been counted towards the award of any other degree or diploma. For similar undergraduate units, students will normally be required to make substitutions. Course structureThe course consists of 11 coursework units, with a total of 72 points: Full-time mode: three semestersFirst yearSemester one
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Second yearSemester onePart-time modePart-time mode will be offered subject to final enrolment numbers. Study pattern to be determined in consultation with course coordinator. ElectivesStudents also choose two electives (one level 4 and one level 5 elective) that support their chosen field of specialisation in consultation with the course coordinator. Units will generally be taken from those offered by the Faculty of Art and Design or the Faculty of Information Technology. Students must satisfy the prerequisites for each chosen elective and obtain permission from the unit coordinator prior to enrolling in each elective unit if chosen from outside of the Faculty of Art and Design. Units from other faculties may also be taken, subject to approval. Exit pointsThe program can be exited after one or two semesters of full-time study or the equivalent. Students exiting after successfully completing one semester of study (24 points) take out the Graduate Certificate in Multimedia. Students exiting after successfully completing two semesters of study (48 points) take out the Graduate Diploma of Multimedia. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorMr Denis Masseni Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |