153410 v.3 Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia Design)
BA(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 027174M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years
Introduction
Multimedia design is the creative integration of images, sounds, text, animation, and interactivity, and commonly finds expression in areas such as animation, game design, Internet, motion graphics and three-dimensional modelling and rendering. By creative experimentation with concepts, aesthetics and media techniques, multimedia designers produce designed experiences for purposes such as education and training, entertainment, commerce and cultural enrichment. Through project-based learning, students will explore innovative ways to put ideas into practice while developing abilities, skills and competencies in all aspects of multimedia design. They will also discover the broader contexts of multimedia and related design fields through practice and critical analysis. The course encourages students to explore their own interests by selecting from a range of core, optional and elective units. In determining their own study program, students will develop a broader outlook, gain practical strength and learn to thrive in multimedia designs fast-changing social and technological environment.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None.
Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. Applicants are required to undertake the portfolio/interview process, as described in the Multimedia Design application kit. All applicants should contact Faculty of BEAD (Built Environment, Art and Design)at the Divisional Student Services Office on (08) 9266 3400 by the end of September for a kit. Portfolios will take some time to prepare, and must be submitted by the end of November. Some applicants will be invited to attend interviews in December. Theinterview process allows the applicant to demonstrate relevant skills and aptitudes for success in this demanding course. Recognition of Prior Learning is also assessed at this time.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This course is three years full-time study. While part-time studies are not discouraged, applicants are reminded that these programs make very great demands on a student's time outside formal contact hours. A number of units are available in distance education mode. The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of these modes. Prospective students should contact the course coordinator for further information.
Professional Recognition
As a newly emerging area, multimedia design does not have a single traditional or legislative professional membership or accreditation body. However, practitioners are currently accepted into a variety of allied fields' professional associations, including SIGGRAPH (internationally), Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association (nationally), Australian Graphic Designers' Association (nationally) and Media Space (locally).
Career Opportunities
Commerce - website designs, e-commerce, marketing and advertising. Entertainment - special effects, three-dimensional visualisation, three-dimensional animation and cell animation, motion graphics in television and games. Science - scientific visualisation. Art - art and cultural research and expression, public art installations; criticism and consultancy. Education - online and distance education packages, interactive museum exhibition design, curriculum and training packages. Academic - postgraduate and further studies and research.
Additional Course Expenses
All applicants to Department of Design programs must be prepared to meet a substantial portion of the courses consumable cost's (chiefly in the personal purchase of design materials). The department provides as much basic material as possible, but the highly varied nature of consumables and personal preferences of students does not allow it to meet all of these wider needs. All students are also required to own or have access to a camera with a manual override for focus and exposure. The department strongly recommends that students have access to a computer with software relevant to requirements of the course. Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 301052 | v.3 | Internet Studies 103 - Socio-Technological Introduction | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309236 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 171 - Audio and Visual | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309238 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 173 - Space and Time | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309240 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 175 - Theory and Practice | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 309237 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 172 - Tools and Concepts | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309239 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 174 - Interactivity and Narrative | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309242 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 176 - History and Context | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 309241 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 271 - Multimedia Design Process | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309244 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 273 - Interdisciplinary Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 309243 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 272 - User Focus Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309245 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 274 - Design for Community | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 |
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| 309246 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 371 - Folio Development | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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| 309235 | v.1 | Multimedia Design 372 - Multimedia Delivery | 6.0 | 50.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 10005 | v.3 | Design in Context 192 | 2.75 | 25.0 | |
| 13276 | v.3 | Multimedia Project 391 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13277 | v.3 | Multimedia Project 392 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301551 | v.2 | * | Multimedia Design Introduction 291 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 301582 | v.3 | # | Three-D Modelling and Rendering Introduction 292 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 301583 | v.4 | # | Motion Graphics Introduction 292 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 301584 | v.2 | * | Internet Design Introduction 291 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 301713 | v.4 | Animation Design 291 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301714 | v.3 | Game Design Introduction 291 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301715 | v.4 | Animation and Motion Graphics 392 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301716 | v.3 | Virtual Environment Design 392 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303285 | v.2 | Internet Interactivity Design 392 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303287 | v.2 | Internet Dynamic Environment Design 391 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303288 | v.2 | Internet Design Project - 392 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303290 | v.2 | Internet Usability Design 391 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306486 | v.1 | Internet Design 292 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307067 | v.2 | Multimedia Project 291 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307068 | v.2 | Multimedia Project 292 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | Students must select one of these units as an option or an elective to graduate with this award. | ||||
| * | Students must select these units as an option or an elective to graduate with this award. | ||||
| N1 | Students should consult with staff for multimedia related units in art, computer science, design, film and television, Internet studies, mass communication and other disciplines. | ||||
| NB | Students may select any unit they wish (from anywhere within Curtin University) for each of their elective choice. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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