The Bachelor of Multimedia Studies is a three-year program that prepares students for a career in the digital media industries. The program provides practical skills and relevant theory that can be applied in a variety of fields associated with information and communication technology, visual arts and design, and media and cultural studies.

On completion of this program, students will be able to:

• develop an original multimedia product from concept to implementation;
• create digital content (text, images, animation, audio and video) for multimedia applications on the Web, CD, DVD and other delivery platforms;
• demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard software development tools;
• understand the social, economic and cultural significance of multimedia;
• demonstrate a knowledge of the multimedia industry, relevant professional issues, and future directions;
• apply theories of media and communication to multimedia development;
• apply traditional design principles in a new media context;
• work independently or as a member of a team (face-to-face or virtual), employing appropriate interpersonal and group skills;
• communicate effectively with clients and other professionals; and
• solve problems and demonstrate critical and creative thinking ability.

Career options for graduates exist in areas such as web design, multimedia authoring, graphic design, illustration, animation, interactive entertainment, audio production, video production, film and television post-production, publishing, software development, electronic commerce, advertising, marketing, education and training.

To be eligible to graduate, students must complete 24 courses/144 units of credit comprising:

• 6 compulsory courses at Level 1
• 6 compulsory courses at Advanced Level
• 6 multimedia elective courses
• 6 general elective courses