Multimedia and Games Development
Courses
we offer the following
courses:
Advanced Diploma of Multimedia (Interactive Media) (CUF60501)
Course Description
The Advanced Diploma of Multimedia (Interactive Media) at VU emphasises practical work and project management with a focus on usability and design. Students gain advanced software and production management skills over three semesters before specialising in an area of interest with a supervised major research project in the fourth semester.
The Advanced Diploma of Multimedia (Interactive Media) at VU develops skills in interactive media, web design and development, 2D design, digital video, 3D animation, electronic art and writing for multimedia.
Graduate Prospects/Employment
Students graduate with sophisticated creative and technical abilities as well as a comprehensive understanding of design principles, project management and industry needs. Completion of The Advanced Diploma of Multimedia (Interactive Media) furthers careers in design, art and new media.
Previous graduates have successfully established their own multimedia consultancies; worked as part of multi-skilled teams in the fields of education, entertainment, information and commerce both internationally and in Australia; and have exhibited at SIGGRAPH, dLux media Arts, Fringe, Fusion new media festivals and events. Current students are already making their mark with exhibitions, web design and independent commissions.
Awards
Our students have been recognised in the ATOM and AIMIA awards every year since 1999.
Recent finalists include:
AIMIA Awards 2008:
- Matt Hood - Finalist Best Student-Developed Content
- Michael Wszelaki - Finalist Best Student-Developed Content
ATOM Awards 2007:
- Karl Ervine - Winner Best Tertiary Multimedia
- Jimmy Lee - Finalist Best Tertiary Multimedia
- Michael Wszelaki : Finalist Best Tertiary Multimedia
AIMIA Awards 2007:
- Nino Aniceto - Winner Best Student-Developed Content
- Susan Hinton - Finalist Best Student-Developed Content
ATOM Awards 2006:
- Nut Sathipattiphan- Finalist Best Interactive Game
- Sue Hinton- Finalist Best Interactive Game & Best Tertiary Multimedia
- Nino Aniceto : Winner Best Interactive Game & Best Tertiary Multimedia
- Tracey Quick - Finalist Best Interactive Game
- Matt Ward - Finalist Best Tertiary Multimedia
- James Oliver - Finalist Best Tertiary Multimedia
AIMIA Awards 2006:
- Rodney Zandbergs: Winner Best Student-Developed Content
- Matt Ward: Finalist Best Student-Developed Content
ATOM Awards 2005:
- Quang Nhut Tran - Finalist Best Interactive Game
- Rod Zandbergs - Finalist Best Tertiary Multimedia
- Ruth Fleishman - Winner Best Interactive Game
AIMIA Awards 2005:
- John Scarpa - Winner Best Student-Developed Content
- Jennie Swain - Winner Best Health Work
ATOM Awards 2004:
- Ilma Jasper -Winner Best Tertiary Multimedia
- Melissa Maher - Finalist Best Tertiary Multimedia
- Stephen Linquist - Winner Best Multimedia Learning Reference
- Jennie Swain - Winner Best Multimedia
Course Details
The Advanced Diploma of Multimedia(Interactive Media) at VU specialises in web design, interactive multimedia, sound and video, 3D animation, 2D design and writing for multimedia. The Advanced Diploma of Multimedia at VU consists of 26 approved industry standard units of competencies selected from the Film, Television, Radio, Multimedia Industry Training Package (CUF01)
Our Advanced Diploma of Multimedia(Interactive Media) course is taught at both our Flinders Street and St Albans campuses.
Entry Requirements
Entry to The Advanced Diploma of Multimedia at VU for full time study is obtained through VTAC and by interview/folio presentation. Applicants must complete the VTAC Application form and apply for an interview . Interviews and folio presentations are generally conducted in late November/early December.
Pathways
A credit pathway exists from the Advanced Diploma of Multimedia to the third year of Victoria University’s Bachelor of Arts Degree in Multimedia.
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