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Bachelor of Digital Media
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Digital Media |
Abbreviation: |
BDigMedia |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Creative Arts |
Duration: |
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
144 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong and Innovation campus |
UOW Course Code: |
1813 |
UAC Codes: |
754650 |
CRICOS Code: |
N/A |
Overview
The Bachelor of Digital Media (BDM) is delivered jointly by the University of Wollongong (UOW) and TAFE NSW Illawarra Institute. The BDM is a three-year full-time course that combines the practical study and application offered by TAFE NSW Screen and Media programs with the theory and practical work offered by the Faculty of Creative Arts' School of Art and Design.
Upon completion, students receive the BDM award from the University of Wollongong and the Advanced Diploma in Screen and Media from TAFE NSW. The program offers broad and comprehensive preparation for students wishing to pursue a career in the growing digital media industry.
Entry Requirements
All applications should be directed to UOW in the first instance.
Applicants need to demonstrate their ability to meet the criteria for the program as determined by a portfolio and an interview. Potential students need to apply via the appropriate admission method (UAC, direct or transfer) and also apply to attend an interview with the Faculty.
Course Requirements
This course is offered in conjunction and concurrently with the TAFE NSW Illawarra Institute, Screen and Media programs. The Screen and Media component will be delivered by TAFE NSW and will offer students various exit points if they do not wish to proceed to the award of the Bachelor of Digital Media.
To qualify for the award of BDM a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points by satisfactory completion of subjects listed in the program of study.
Cross articulation may occur between the TAFE NSW, Screen and Media programs and the University of Wollongong BDM, provided these courses are completed concurrently.
Should any of the TAFE NSW, Screen and Media programs be completed prior to enrolling in the BDM, the standard credit arrangement policies apply (see credit arrangements above).
For further information on Award or Degree Rules, please see the General Course Rules.
Additional Information
The Bachelor of Digital Media is fully prescribed and cannot be taken within a double degree. Due to the structure of the program, electives are not available during the first or second year of the program. At present the BDM is only available to domestic applicants and is not available as a minor.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
100-Level | |||
MEDA101 |
Introduction to Media Arts |
Autumn |
6 |
VISA121 |
Introduction to Critical Theory in Art and Design |
Autumn |
6 |
MEDA102 |
Computational Media |
Spring |
6 |
VISA122 |
Ideas in Practice: Perspectives on Modernism |
Spring |
6 |
TAFE Certificate IV Interactive Media subjects |
Credit Arrangements |
24 | |
Total credit points for first year |
48 | ||
200-Level | |||
MEDA201 |
Time, Space and Data |
Autumn |
6 |
VISA221 |
Ideas in Practice: Perspectives on Australian Visual Arts and Design |
Autumn |
6 |
MEDA202 |
System, Play and Interaction |
Spring |
6 |
Plus one of either |
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VISA222 |
The Artist in Contemporary Culture |
Spring |
6 |
DESN222 |
Design Theory |
Spring |
6 |
TAFE Diploma Screen and Media subjects |
Credit Arrangements |
24 | |
Total credit points for second year |
48 | ||
300-Level | |||
MEDA301 |
Media Arts Workshop |
Autumn |
6 |
Plus one of either |
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VISA321 |
Introduction to Indigenous Art and Visual Culture |
Autumn |
6 |
DESN321 |
New Media Theory |
Autumn |
6 |
MEDA302 |
Media Arts Project |
Spring |
6 |
Plus one of either |
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VISA322 |
Representation and Space in the Post Colonial World |
Spring |
6 |
DESN322 |
Advanced Graphic Design Theory |
Spring |
6 |
Plus 24 Credit Points of; 300 level electives*, which may include up to 12 Credit Points in * electives subject to approval by Program Coordinator |
Credit Arrangements |
24 | |
Total credit points for third year |
48 | ||
Total credit points for program |
144 |