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Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Course

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Art and Design

Managing facultyArt and Design
Abbreviated titleBMMDes(Hons)
CRICOS code067949D
Total credit points required48
Standard duration of study (years)1 year FT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3112
Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9903 1517, email enquiries@artdes.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au.

Course coordinator

Mr Troy Innocent

Notes

  • Full-time study only

Description

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.

Objectives

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.

Structure

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.

Requirements

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)

Award(s)

The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Multimedia Design