Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media)

Bachelor

Take the digital media world by storm From the mobile phone to the game console, digital technology has revolutionised the way we communicate, learn and play. It's an area of the economy that's growing in importance and one which is predicted to see job growth into the foreseeable future.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

ARB003.2, 60

About this course

Take the digital media world by storm

From the mobile phone to the game console, digital technology has revolutionised the way we communicate, learn and play. It's an area of the economy that's growing in importance and one which is predicted to see job growth into the foreseeable future. The University of Canberra's Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media) is a specialist course that focuses on the essential practical knowledge needed to create complex interactive media.

You'll gain up-to-date skills using industry-standard technologies in virtual and augmented reality, digital photography, digital audio, interactive fiction, video and animation to create digital media stories and experiences for the 21st century. You'll graduate with the expertise needed to find work in this flourishing creative industry and, more importantly, the knowledge that you can adapt to whatever the future holds.

What you will learn

identify and anticipate emerging technological trends and adapt your knowledge and skills to a changeable industrial context
systematically and critically analyse digital and interactive media works and production processes, and efficiently communicate your evaluation
create advanced digital media artefacts and systems which combine multiple media forms using advanced technical skills and knowledge
discuss the concepts, theories and knowledge related to digital and interactive media and apply this knowledge to improve technical production processes
work effectively in production environments which mirror those found in digital and interactive media workplaces.

Career pathways

Digital media manager
Game designer
Special effects designer
Digital media producer
Animator
Videographer
Digital media adviser
Digital media designer
Motion graphics designer
Digital media strategist
Mobile developer
Game artist
Communications manager
Multimedia artist
Digital media sales manager
Digital photographer
Digital media artist
Virtual and augmented reality designer
Sound designer
Independent digital media specialist

Credit for prior study or work

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

Academy Of Interactive Entertainment Ltd (Aie)

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA60620) (30618)

Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA51020) - 24 credit points (30578)

Iact Malaysia

Mass Communication - UKTP (30925)

Other Australian Tafe

Any Australian Diploma (AQF5) (28896)

Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games (28836)

University Of Canberra College

Diploma of Communication (30719)

Diploma of Design (30718)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Canberra.

75.9%

Overall satisfaction

80.1%

Skill scale

73.8%

Teaching scale

45.3%

Employed full-time

$58k

Average salary

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