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Faculty of Life and Social Science

Multimedia

Fast Facts

  • Multimedia describes the utilisation of sophisticated graphics, animation, text, audio and video technologies to produce interactive applications such as websites, 3D visualisations and animations, films and computer games.

  • Prepares you for employment within a broad range of multimedia environments.

  • Students may complete a stand-alone Bachelor of Multimedia with various different majors, or combine their Multimedia degree with a Bachelor of Science or Engineering.

  • From 2006 onwards, students will have the opportunity to study multimedia-based subjects as part of our new Bachelor of Arts (Games and Interactivity).

  • Three years full-time study for a single degree or four to five years full-time study for a double degree at Hawthorn Campus.

  • Further study options in Honours.

  • Entry Requirements are described in course links .

  • Application through VTAC.

  • Opportunities to study overseas as part of your degree program.

About Multimedia at Swinburne

Swinburne is a leader in multimedia education in Australia and our courses are structured to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to multimedia.

Strong links to industry and an emphasis on practical skills ensures you are exposed to a multi-faceted learning environment and "hands-on" experience.

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Courses

On completion of your Bachelor degree you may apply to join the Honours program. This usually involves one additional full-time year (or the equivalent part-time) of specialised academic studies..

These links will take you to Swinburne Coursefinder and the official description of entry requirements, subject details and course structures.

1 1 J077 1 Bachelor of Arts (Games and Interactivity) 1 Undergraduate
1 1 J042 1 Bachelor of Multimedia 1 Undergraduate
1 1 J044 1 Bachelor of Multimedia (Business Marketing) 1 Undergraduate
1 1 J070 1 Bachelor of Multimedia (Games & Interactivity)/Bachelor of Science (Computer Science & Software Engineering) 1 Undergraduate
1 1 J055 1 Bachelor of Multimedia (Media Studies) 1 Undergraduate
1 1 J076 1 Graduate Certificate of Multimedia 1 Postgraduate
1 1 J086 1 Graduate Diploma of Multimedia 1 Postgraduate
1 1 J096 1 Master of Multimedia 1 Postgraduate
1 1 J100 1 Master of Multimedia (Honours) 1 Postgraduate
1 1 J106 1 Master of Multimedia Technology 1 Postgraduate

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Career Opportunities

Multimedia is a continually evolving industry with a wide range of exciting and challenging career paths. Graduates of Multimedia find employment in such diverse fields as:

  • Multimedia production

  • Multimedia development

  • Computer graphics / object oriented programming (Java, .NET)

  • Interactive content creation / Information architecture / Information design

  • Multimedia design

  • Media and Journalism

  • Electronic games design and programming

  • eBusiness / e Marketing

  • IT / Intranet / LAN management / Network administration and design

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Industry-Based Learning in Multimedia (IBL)

Swinburne's Multimedia courses include an optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) year in which you may be placed in paid, supervised employment as part of your degree. IBL gives you practical experiences and a proven advantage in the job market.
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Brochures

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Undergraduate Multimedia
(2009 - PDF format)

Postgraduate Multimedia Brochure

Postgraduate Multimedia
(2009 - PDF format)

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More Information

Our Administration Officers can assist with course information and referral to Multimedia staff .

arrowUndergraduate Enquiries
arrowPostgraduate Enquiries

bullet International Student Enquiries:
     Swinburne International
     Tel: +61 3 8676 7002
     Fax: +61 3 9818 3648
     Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
     bullet Submit an Online Enquiry

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