C07078 Graduate Diploma in Interactive Multimedia v3

UTS Course Code

C07078

Credit Points

48

Overview

This course is designed for students from a wide variety of disciplines who may or may not already be working in areas of multimedia. For this reason, it contains a considerable number of elective subjects to enable students to gain new areas of knowledge or broaden existing areas. While this program is managed by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, it is a joint program between the Institute for Interactive Media and Learning and a number of teaching faculties.

The program is designed to educate the innovators and future leaders of the various professions working in multimedia. Graduates acquire an intuitive grasp of the fundamentals in multimedia, underpinning an up-to-date, flexible set of production skills in their own specialised area.

Course Aims

A defining characteristic of multimedia education at UTS is the integration of theory and practice to all of the relevant disciplines and professions. The course aims to develop students' professional skills for direct application in the workplace, while providing a solid overview and understanding of the social, historical and industrial role of multimedia communication technologies. Graduates are prepared for a career in a rapidly growing and changing industry.

Articulation

This course forms part of an articulated program of study comprising the Graduate Certificate in Interactive Multimedia (C11143), the Graduate Diploma in Interactive Multimedia, and the Master of Interactive Multimedia (C04158).

Additional Admission Requirements

Both local and international applicants require one of the following:

  • a three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent), plus either one year of relevant professional experience or a credit average or better in a Graduate Certificate in Interactive Multimedia
  • a diploma and substantial relevant professional experience, or
  • substantial senior professional experience.

Additional Advanced Standing

Given the interdisciplinary focus and teamwork emphasis of this course, recognition of prior learning and subject exemptions are not normally granted for other postgraduate study or work experience.

Course Duration and Attendance

The graduate diploma is usually completed in one year of full-time, or two years of part-time study.

Further Information

For a detailed course program and further information on this course, please refer to the UTS Handbook