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Master of Design in Digital Media M.Des DM
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 2 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

The Master of Design in Digital Media program develops candidate’s abilities in digital media production. A variety of technical design outputs are studied including print, web, broadcast, TV/film and disc. Students use current state-of-the-art products, systems and services and are encouraged to pursue excellence within a framework of industry relevance and personal discovery.

The Master of Design in Digital Media program is for graduates of visual art, design, architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture or other allied built environment and visual art disciplines.

The program offers the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the use of digital media for communication and design in such fields as animation, visual effects production, product design, computer games, design, computer graphics and advertising.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

SATAC Code 3CM040
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent and submit a CD to the School showing your graphic/design work.
Additional Entry Requirements ?
All applicants must submit a CD showing their graphic/design work to the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3CM040

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Bachelor's degree plus one year of relevant work experience
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
Additional Entry Requirements ?
Also required at time of application: portfolio

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
Enquiries Student Centre

Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Courses

To qualify for the degree, a candidate shall satisfactorily complete courses to the value of 48 units, as follows:

*Candidates who are able to present evidence that they have done similar courses to these (as assessed by the Faculty of the Professions) are invited to apply for exemption from them.

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Career Opportunities

  • Broadcast TV, film, web design
  • Animation design (2D and 3D)
  • Post-production editing for film and short features (special effects, or compositing)
  • Animation and effects supervision (examples of films include Toy Story, Shrek, Antz, Lord of the Rings and The Last Samurai)
  • Product design, graphic design or advertising design
  • Interactive disc, kiosk production
  • Architectural design and visualisation
  • Academic career
  • Art direction or visual artists
  • Computer game design, visualisation and production
  • Computer programming, software design and development or systems management (with further training)

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Graduate Attributes

School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes  

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Program Rules

School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Postgraduate Program Rules 

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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009

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