Diploma of Multimedia Studies CF73
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | Internal - BDG/MKY/ROK/BNE/GDC/MEL/SYD, external, multi-modal |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 8 courses/48 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Informatics & Communication |
| Entry: | QTAC or direct (more info) |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Program Administrator on 07 4930 9681 or email ic-program-ug1@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | BNE/GDC - 053506B, SYD - 0513141D, MEL - 053164G |
Program aim
The Diploma of Multimedia Studies is a one-year program that prepares students for a career in the multimedia industry. The program delivers 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.
Students who complete the Diploma of Multimedia Studies receive advanced standing of 48 units of credit toward either the Associate Degree of Multimedia Studies or the Bachelor of Multimedia Studies. Refer to the Bachelor of Multimedia Studies for information about program objectives and possible career options.
Program structure
To be eligible to graduate, students must complete 8 courses/48 units of credit comprising:
- 6 compulsory courses (36 units of credit) at Level 1, which are:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| 6 compulsory courses | |
| MMST11001 | Introduction to Multimedia |
| MMST11002 | Constructing Cyberspace |
| MMST11003 | Design Perspectives |
| COIS11011 | Foundations of Business Computing |
| CULT11002 | Cultural Industries |
| COMM11005 | Introduction to Communication & Culture |
- 2 general electives (12 units of credit), which may be selected from any degree offered by the University.
Students may not take the following courses as general electives because of content overlap with compulsory courses and multimedia electives:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COIS11014 | Engineering Computing |
| COIS11015 | Introductory Computing Applications |
| COIS11077 | Introduction to Computing (formerly COIT11119) |
| COIT11125 | Computing Skills |
Students who enrol in the program with an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score below 6.0 (minimum of 5.5) may study no more than 3 courses per term. These students must complete COMM11008 Communication and Critical Thinking as one of their general electives, and they must undertake a special non-award English/Learning Skills Support Program throughout the first three terms of their study.
Recommended study schedule
The recommended study schedule for all students except those with an IELTS score below 6.0 is presented below. Please note that full-time students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in two courses per term.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Term 1 (T1) | |
| MMST11001 | Introduction to Multimedia |
| COIS11011 | Foundations of Business Computing |
| CULT11002 | Cultural Industries |
| General elective | |
| Year 1 - Term 2 (T2) | |
| MMST11002 | Constructing Cyberspace |
| MMST11003 | Design Perspectives |
| COMM11005 | Introduction to Communication & Culture |
| General elective | |
Recommended study schedule for students with and IELTS score below 6.0
The recommended study schedule for students with an IELTS score below 6.0 is presented below. These students may study no more than three courses per term.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Term 1 (T1) | |
| MMST11001 | Introduction to Multimedia |
| CULT11002 | Cultural Industries |
| COMM11008 | Communication and Critical Thinking |
| Year 1 - Term 2 (T2) | |
| MMST11002 | Constructing Cyberspace |
| MMST11003 | Design Perspectives |
| COMM11005 | Introduction to Communication & Culture |
| Year 2 - Term 1 (T1) | |
| COIS11011 | Foundations of Business Computing |
| General elective | |
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Computing requirements
Students in the Diploma of Multimedia Studies need access to a computer with an Internet connection, audio capabilities, a CD-RW drive, a scanner and a printer.
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 serveral 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.