Bachelor of Multimedia Studies CU23

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Multimedia Studies is a degree for students who want to pursue a career in the multimedia industry. The program provides students with the technical skills and understanding of communication/media theory needed to design and develop multimedia software.

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

• understand the social, economic and cultural significance of multimedia;
• demonstrate a knowledge of the multimedia industry, relevant professional issues, and future directions;
• develop an original multimedia application from concept to implementation;
• create digital content (text, graphic images, animations, audio and video) for Web-based and CD-ROM applications;
• demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard software development tools;
• apply theoretical understandings of media and communication to multimedia development;
• bring traditional design principles into new media contexts;
• 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.

Program Structure

To be eligible to graduate, students must complete 23 courses/144 units of credit comprising:

6 compulsory courses at Level 1, which are:

5 compulsory courses at Advanced Level, which are:

6 multimedia electives (36 units of credit) which may be selected from:

6 general electives (36 units of credit) which may be selected from any degree offered by the University.

General electives allow students to add greater depth to their area of specialisation or to create a second area of specialisation. No more than twelve Level 1 courses may be credited towards the degree.

Students may not take the following courses as general electives because of content overlap with compulsory courses and multimedia electives:

Recommended Study Schedule

Please note that full-time students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in two courses per term.

Transition Arrangements for Continuing Students

Students who enrolled in the Bachelor of Multimedia Studies prior to 2001 may graduate using the program structure that appears in the 2000 CQU Handbook if they wish. Those students should be aware that MMST11002   Constructing Cyberspace has replaced MMST13006 Network Multimedia, and MMST12005 New Media Histories & Practices has replaced MMST12005 Multimedia Development.

As they become available, the following courses may be added to the list of acceptable multimedia electives for students continuing in the 2000 program structure:

Computing Requirements

Students who enrol in this program will need access to a multimedia computer with an Internet connection, audio capabilities, a CD-ROM drive, and a printer. A Zip drive and scanner are also required for advanced level multimedia courses. Software requirements vary for individual courses within the program. While we try to use software that is available for both PCs and Macs throughout the program, at least one compulsory course and several IT-oriented electives use software that is only available for the Microsoft Windows operating system. Please bear this in mind if you are a Mac user.

CQU campuses have computer laboratories that provide the necessary hardware and software for on-campus students.