Digital Media

Year



Type

Major, Minor, Sub-Major

Description

Students will develop the technical and conceptual skills and capabilities for a career in the creative media industries. All industries increasingly are relying on communication through digital channels and a variety of careers have emerged as videographers and creative content producers. These positions call for applicants to be skilled in the areas of print, web and video production. This Major will prepare students to be agile, multi-skilled and able to communicate effectively through all three areas.

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Courses

Course Area and cat no. Units Level References
MINOR
Introduction to Digital Media INFT 1014 4.5 1
Computer Graphics and Imaging for Design GRAP 1018 4.5 2
OR
UO Digital Graphics and Imaging GRAP 1027 4.5 1
OR
Introduction to Screen Sound COMM 1078 4.5 1 Note(s): 1
Design for Digital Technologies COMM 2080 4.5 2
Web Design and Development COMM 2082 4.5 1
SUBMAJOR
The four courses listed in the Minor plus the following:
Web Design Technology GRAP 3012 4.5 3
Creative Production COMM 3065 4.5 3
MAJOR
The six courses listed in the Sub Major plus the following:
Professional Writing COMM 3037 4.5 3
Digital Mediascapes COMM 3079 4.5 3

Rules

Nil

Notes

  1. MBCD Bachelor of Communication and Media, and DBMN Bachelor of Marketing and Communication students should enrol in COMM 1078 Introduction to Screen Sound.
  2. Students intending to apply for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) must complete a minimum of six courses or equivalent for a Major Learning Area, or four courses or equivalent for a Minor Learning Area. Applicants for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) must have both a Major and a Minor Learning Area to qualify for entry. Students should consult with their Program Director for a schedule of recommended courses.