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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
60
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BDigMed
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Course code
3007084
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Content is key and as creators of content, digital media specialists are in strong demand for communication and marketing roles across Australia.
This course prepares you to tell the stories that matter, while you develop the creative and production skills you need to forge a career in today’s fast-paced media environments.
You’ll develop skills in writing, production, visual and research skills, and gain access to work experience opportunities and networks of industry professionals across the media and communications spectrum.
Southern Cross University is proud to partner with Australia’s premier regional industry association Screenworks to provide mentoring and internship opportunities for our creative arts students. Students have the opportunity to learn from screen industry leaders, building the knowledge and networks they need for successful creative careers.
Learn more about this degree in the digital media showcase.
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Analyse, interpret and evaluate issues, texts, sources and problems through creative, critical and reflective thinking in Australian and global media contexts. |
Conceptualise, initiate, develop, deliver and promote industry-standard outcomes across a range of traditional and emerging media forms. |
Apply an understanding of ethical values and practices to media production and analysis, and professional practice. |
Demonstrate a broad, integrated command of knowledge of media industries, theories and practices in Australian and global contexts |
Work independently and collaboratively on media projects in response to project demands. Demonstrate the ability to self-direct and evaluate their own learning, and make a confident transition to professional life. |
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional media and community settings. |
Demonstrate awareness of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives in professional practice. |
This course includes a compulsory 100-hour professional placement that allows you to gain invaluable workplace experience across the media and communications spectrum: at radio or television stations, in newspapers and publishing houses, on film shoots, at film festivals or in graphic design or post-production companies.
Students in this degree will learn the core skills required for a future in the digital media industries of today:
- Visual communication and design
- Digital video production and storytelling
- Journalism and news writing
- Media theory and analysis.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Coomera | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Session 1, Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1, Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Digital Media, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) comprising:
- 20 core units (240 credit points), and
- 4 equivalent elective units (48 credit points), or
- one shared minor (48 credit points)
Exit awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Digital Media after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising a minimum of 12 core units (144 credit points) and 4 minor or elective units (48 credit points).
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Digital Media after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 8 core units (96 credit points).
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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| ARTD1004 | Photography and Digital Imaging |
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| MDIA1001 | Media Studies |
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| MDIA1002 | Visual Communication and Design |
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| WRIT1003 | Written Communication |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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| MDIA1003 | Digital Media Practices |
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| MDIA1004 | Journalism in the Digital Age |
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| CRTV1002 | Create: Innovate: Change |
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| MDIA2006 | Film Studies |
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Year 2, Session 1 |
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| COMM2002 | Screenwriting |
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| COMM2003 | Animation Theory and Practice |
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| MDIA2002 | Essential Screen Skills |
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Year 2, Session 2 |
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| ARTD3005 | Advanced Digital Imaging | Not currently available |
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| MRKT1001 | Marketing Principles |
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| INDG1004 | Aboriginal Cultural Strengths |
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Year 3, Session 1 |
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| MDIA2004 | Making Radio and Podcasts |
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| MDIA2005 | Video Journalism |
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| MRKT2004 | Marketing Communications |
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Year 3, Session 2 |
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| COMM3002 | Professional Placement |
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| COMM3003 | Media Project |
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| MDIA3001 | Advanced Screen Production |
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| MDIA1004 | Journalism in the Digital Age |
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| MDIA1003 | Digital Media Practices |
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| WRIT1003 | Written Communication |
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| MDIA1001 | Media Studies |
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| MDIA1002 | Visual Communication and Design |
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| COMM2002 | Screenwriting |
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| INDG1004 | Aboriginal Cultural Strengths |
Session2
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| MRKT1001 | Marketing Principles |
Session1,2,3
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| MDIA2006 | Film Studies |
Session2
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| COMM2003 | Animation Theory and Practice |
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| MDIA2002 | Essential Screen Skills |
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| MDIA2004 | Making Radio and Podcasts |
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| ARTD3005 | Advanced Digital Imaging | Not currently available |
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| COMM3003 | Media Project |
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| MDIA3001 | Advanced Screen Production |
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| MDIA2005 | Video Journalism |
Session1
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| COMM3002 | Professional Placement |
Session1,2,3
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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| CRTV1002 | Create: Innovate: Change | ||||
| ARTD1004 | Photography and Digital Imaging | ||||
| WRIT1003 | Written Communication | ||||
| INDG1004 | Aboriginal Cultural Strengths | ||||
| MDIA1001 | Media Studies | ||||
| MDIA1002 | Visual Communication and Design | ||||
| MDIA1003 | Digital Media Practices | ||||
| MRKT1001 | Marketing Principles | ||||
| MDIA2006 | Film Studies | ||||
| MDIA2002 | Essential Screen Skills | ||||
| COMM2003 | Animation Theory and Practice | ||||
| MRKT2004 | Marketing Communications | ||||
| COMM2002 | Screenwriting | ||||
| MDIA1004 | Journalism in the Digital Age | ||||
| MDIA2004 | Making Radio and Podcasts | ||||
| MDIA2005 | Video Journalism | ||||
| ARTD3005 | Advanced Digital Imaging | ||||
| MDIA3001 | Advanced Screen Production | ||||
| COMM3003 | Media Project | ||||
| COMM3002 | Professional Placement | ||||
| Plus four university wide electives | |||||