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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Online students are required to attend compulsory weekend residential workshops for some units. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
68 / 13
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BDigMedCom
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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
Digital media is everywhere today - our social lives, our business lives and our personal identities are inseparable from the media technologies that underpin them.
The internet, smart-phones and social media have changed the face of the media industries, introducing a revolution in citizen journalism and a new way to interact with broadcast media. Journalists today need to do more than write a good story - they need to take the photograph, record the interview, edit the video, lay out the blog entry and write a good story. The entertainment industry is changing too, as new digital camera technologies change how entertainment in created, and as mobile and interactive devices change the contexts in which entertainment content is consumed.
The traditional media industries are merging, converging and evolving. Media producers have to adapt to this changing environment, and that means being multi-skilled, agile - and not being afraid to try something new!
The Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications is a degree designed for the new media age. 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.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Analyse, interpret and evaluate issues, texts, sources and problems through creative, critical and reflective thinking in Australian and global media contexts. |
Creativity | Conceptualise, initiate, develop, deliver and promote industry-standard outcomes across a range of traditional and emerging media forms. |
Ethical practice | Apply an understanding of ethical values and practices to media production and analysis, and professional practice. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate a broad, integrated command of knowledge of media industries, theories and practices in Australian and global contexts |
Lifelong learning | 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. |
Communication and social skills | Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional media and community settings. |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate awareness of diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives in professional practice. |
This degree has strong links to the vibrant creative industries of the North Coast of NSW and beyond. The degree includes a compulsory professional placement unit at the closing stages of the course. This unit enables students to gain practical workplace experience within relevant organisations. Students have worked at radio and television stations, in newspapers and on film shoots, for film festivals and publishing houses, for graphic design and post-production companies, and for local and state government.
Students have the opportunity to study in a range of areas to focus and refine their expertise. Choose four-unit minors from:
- digital design
- journalism
- screen media
- digital marketing
- music and technology
- creative writing
- cultural studies
- visual culture
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 , Session 2 | 333103 | 053041 |
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
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To be eligible for the award Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- three four (4) unit minors listed in Part B; OR
- two four (4) unit minors listed in Part B and four (4) elective units; OR
- one four (4) unit minor listed in Part B and eight (8) elective units
- elective units are any university wide undergraduate unit.
- students must complete no more than ten (10) units at Introductory level and no less than six (6) units at Advanced level
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To be eligible for the award of the Associate Degree of Digital Media and Communications a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (162 credit points) comprising:
- twelve (12) units from Part A or Part B and
- four (4) elective units.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Digital Media and Communications may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Digital Media and Communications following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications degree.
- To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Digital Media and Communications a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising any unit from Parts A or B.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Digital Media and Communications may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Digital Media and Communications following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications degree.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- three four (4) unit minors listed in Part B; OR
- two four (4) unit minors listed in Part B and four (4) elective units; OR
- one four (4) unit minor listed in Part B and eight (8) elective units
- elective units are any university wide undergraduate unit.
- students must complete no more than ten (10) units at Introductory level and no less than six (6) units at Advanced level
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To be eligible for the award of the Associate Degree of Digital Media and Communications a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (162 credit points) comprising:
- twelve (12) units from Part A or Part B and
- four (4) elective units.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Digital Media and Communications may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Digital Media and Communications following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications degree.
- To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Digital Media and Communications a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising any unit from Parts A or B.
- A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Digital Media and Communications may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Digital Media and Communications following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications degree.
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.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Year 1, Session 1 and the remaining two units for Year 2, Session 1 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Visual Communication and Design | Introductory | ||||
CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
COM00481 - The Fourth Estate: News Journalism | Intermediate | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
ART10094 - Digital Art and Design I | Intermediate | ||||
COM10112 - From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills | Intermediate | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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COM00447 - The Rebirth of Frankenstein: Media and New Technologies Studies | Intermediate | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units for Year 1, Session 2 and the remaining two units for Year 2, Session 2 and so on. | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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COM10295 - Written Communication | Introductory | ||||
COM10627 - Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | ||||
COM00481 - The Fourth Estate: News Journalism | Intermediate | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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COM00439 - Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | ||||
COM10110 - Visual Communication and Design | Introductory | ||||
CUL00210 - Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | ||||
COM10112 - From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
ART10094 - Digital Art and Design I | Intermediate | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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COM10628 - To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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COM00471 - Professional Placement | Advanced | ||||
COM00447 - The Rebirth of Frankenstein: Media and New Technologies Studies | Intermediate | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 |
Note 1:
Students must complete at least one Part B Minor. Students can complete a maximum of 8 electives.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes | ||
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Part A |
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COM00439 | Theory in Practice: Issues in Media Studies | Introductory | |||
CUL00210 | Australia, Asia and the World | Introductory | |||
COM00471 | Professional Placement | Advanced | |||
COM10110 | Visual Communication and Design | Introductory | |||
COM10295 | Written Communication | Introductory | |||
COM10628 | To Be Continued: Media Project | Advanced | |||
COM10627 | Telling Tales: Introduction to Digital Storytelling | Introductory | |||
CUL00412 | Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | |||
COM10112 | From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills | Intermediate | |||
COM00481 | The Fourth Estate: News Journalism | Intermediate | |||
ART10094 | Digital Art and Design I | Intermediate | |||
COM00447 | The Rebirth of Frankenstein: Media and New Technologies Studies | Intermediate | |||
Part B |
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