Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Course

This course offers a program of education in the discipline and practice of multimedia design or multimedia design research and provides students with the opportunity to intensively study an area of specialisation of their own choice.

Students who complete the Honours degree of the Bachelor of Multimedia and Digital Arts will, in addition to having met the objectives of the pass degree, have an understanding of research concepts, strategies and methods and the skills to apply them in the field of multidisciplinary design. Graduates can anticipate that the expertise gained through this course is capable of enhancing their professional opportunities.

The course consists of the following:

(a.) Multimedia and digital arts studio projects (30 points)

(b.) One of the following strands:

(i.) Preparation for the higher degree (12 points):

• research methods in art and design
• research seminar in art and design

(ii.) Professional practice (12 points):

• design research methods and seminar
• professional practice and business planning for design.

(c.) Elective (6 points)

(d.) Occupational health and safety (0 points), if not previously passed or exempted.

First semester

• MMD4107 Major project (multimedia and digital arts) part 1 (12 points)
• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety (0 points) - if required
• TAD4503 Advanced art theory (6 points) or TAD4523 Design research methods and seminar (6 points)
• elective (6 points)

Second semester

• MMD4108 Major project (multimedia and digital arts) part 2 (18 points)
• TAD4504 Research seminar in art and design (6 points) or PPR4102 Professional practice and business planning for design (6 points)

The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Multimedia Design