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
View in availability
Online students are required to attend compulsory residential workshops for some units. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
N/A
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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
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.
Digital media specialists work in fields such as film, television and radio, newspapers and magazines, online media, graphic design, marketing, advertising and public relations.
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.
Course Learning Outcome |
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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.
In addition, you may choose choose four-unit minors in:
- Digital Design
- Journalism
- Screen Media
- Digital Marketing
- Music and Technology
- Writing
- Visual Culture.
Please note only the Screen Media minor is available at the Coomera campus.
A wide range of elective units is available from across the University.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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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
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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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COM10112 - From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills | Intermediate | ||||
AAD71104 - Photography and Digital Imaging | Introductory | Note 1 | |||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | Note 1 | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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HUM71005 - Aboriginal Cultural Strengths | Introductory | 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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COM73001 - Cyborg, Virus, Algorithm: Concepts for Media Practice | Advanced | ||||
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 | ||||
AAD71104 - Photography and Digital Imaging | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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HUM71005 - Aboriginal Cultural Strengths | Introductory | 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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COM10112 - From Page to Production: Essential Screen Skills | Intermediate | ||||
COM73001 - Cyborg, Virus, Algorithm: Concepts for Media Practice | Advanced | ||||
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 | ||||
Minor unit OR elective | |||||
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 | 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 | Media Project | Advanced | |||
COM10627 | Digital Media Practices | Introductory | |||
HUM71005 | Aboriginal Cultural Strengths | Introductory | |||
COM10112 | Essential Screen Skills | Intermediate | |||
COM00481 | Journalism in the Digital Age | Intermediate | |||
AAD71104 | Photography and Digital Imaging | Introductory | |||
COM73001 | Cyborg, Virus, Algorithm: Concepts for Media Practice | Advanced | |||
Part B Minors |
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