Master of Multimedia Design

This specialist coursework master's degree recognises the particular practical skills and mindset that are required to work as a multimedia designer. It acknowledges the specialist skills in design strategy, development and communication necessary to work effectively in this area. The coursework aspects of the degree are complemented by theoretical discussions on the recent history of multimedia design and where it might progress in the future. The units are a blend of studio practice and lectures.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate a synthesis of complex theory and practice through the execution of digital media design endeavours (including text, image, sound, animation, interactivity and video), research and critical context to engage in professional multimedia design practice
• draw on studio experience to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and communicate specific design strategies and methodologies and apply them in the fields of multimedia design
• apply advanced cognitive abilities, technical skills, cultural enquiry and conceptual resolution to independent professional practice at the forefront of multimedia design.

Up to 24 points of credit 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.

Assessment

Assessment is based on project work, written and verbal presentations and assignments.

The course consists of nine coursework units normally studied full-time over four semesters. The study pattern will be determined in consultation with the course coordinator.

All units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

First year

Semester one

• TAD4794 Multimedia and society
• one 6-point unit from each of design, media and technology A options below (18 points)

Design:

• OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety (0 points)
• VCM4601 Design principles for multimedia 1
• VCM4602 Design principles for multimedia 2
• VCM4604 Information design for multimedia

Media:

• DIS4201 3D animation and virtual space
• DIS4604 Digital audio video
• VCM4101 Introduction to multimedia imaging

Technology A:

• FIT9027 Website authoring
• FIT9028 Digital media authoring
• VCM4029 Designing multimedia systems

Semester two

• MMD4001 Multimedia design studio 1 (12 points)
• one 6-point unit from each of the technology B and complementary study options below (12 points)

Technology B:

• FIT9027 Website authoring
• FIT9028 Digital media authoring
• VCM4029 Designing multimedia systems

Complementary study:

• DIS4201 3D animation and virtual space
• DIS4604 Digital audio video
• VCM4101 Introduction to multimedia imaging
• VCM4601 Design principles for multimedia 1
• VCM4602 Design principles for multimedia 2
• VCM4604 Information design for multimedia

Second year

Semester one

• MMD5002 Multimedia design studio 2 (18 points)
• TAD4793 Issues for multimedia practice

Semester two

• MMD5003 Multimedia design studio 3 (24 points)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Graduate Certificate in Multimedia Design after successful completion of 24 points of study
• Graduate Diploma in Multimedia Design after successful completion of 48 points of study.