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.
Study a Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media) at UC and you will:
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.
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
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).