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Bachelor of Multimedia Design

Course code: 2805 + Course abbreviation: BMMDes + Total credit points required: 144 + 3 years full-time + No further intake (operational only for existing students enrolled prior to 2004)

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

The course offers a program of education in the discipline of multimedia design.

Students, who complete this course, will have:

knowledge and understanding of multimedia design and the capability to practise as a designer in that field
skills in design strategy, concept forming, problem solving, design development and communication
understanding of the socio-economic and cultural contexts of multimedia design and the ethical responsibilities of the designer
understanding of fundamental concepts, strategies and methods and the skills to apply them to communication forms utilising multimedia design
knowledge and understanding of the aesthetic aspects of multimedia design and a capability at aesthetic resolutions
knowledge and understanding of the other professions involved in the design and development of multimedia design and the capability to work in coordination with them
ability to exercise imagination and innovation in the development of ideas involving all the elements of multimedia
knowledge of the project and business management particular to multimedia design, and
the capability to critically assess and contribute to the discourse of multimedia design.

Course structure

The course comprises the following areas of study.

(a) Multimedia design studios (48 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 competency in multimedia design. The knowledge gained in other parts of the course is progressively incorporated into the studio practice, with students developing problem-solving skills relevant to time-based media. Assigned projects are approached within the context of the unique properties and opportunities of multimedia design.

(b) Theory of art and design (18 points)

All students take three units on the theory, contextual and cultural aspects of art and design throughout the course.

All students take one professional practice unit at third-year level.

(d) Drawing and visual structures (6 points)

Students take one compulsory drawing unit in their first year of study. This unit is concerned with visual interpretation and perception of the known world. It deals with 2D and 3D concepts and structures in a sequential manner. Drawing may also be taken as a further elective study.

(e) Studio specialisation (36 points)

A number of core units in digital imaging, multimedia and visual communication are included in all three levels of the course. These cover specific elements of multimedia design such as digital imaging, 3D animation, multimedia authoring, digital video and audio. These units provide the fundamental skills for project work developed in the multimedia design studio.

(f) Electives (30 points)

Thirty 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 as taking drawing and digital imaging electives, it is likely that many students may wish to take photomedia and/or other studio studies.

(g) Occupational health and safety (0 points)

A compulsory health and safety unit which deals with issues relevant to art and design.

Course requirements

Third year (48 points)

First semester

MMD3705 Multimedia design studio 5 (12 points)
PPR3103 Professional practice for design and multimedia (6 points)
Elective (6 points)

Second semester

MMD3706 Multimedia design studio 6 (12 points)
TAD3214 Contemporary discourse in design (6 points)
Elective (6 points)

Contact details

Inquiries: telephone +61 3 9903 1517, email enquiries@artdes.monash.edu.au or visit www.artdes.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinator

Mr Vince Dziekan

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