About the Course

Course Description:

The Certificate IV in Multimedia (Design) is a qualification contained in the National Film, Television, Radio and Multimedia Industry Training Package. For the first time in Australia, there are national qualifications for vocational education and training in the film, television, radio and multimedia industry.

What is Multimedia?
Multimedia is a descriptive term which defines a growing range of applications across business, education, entertainment, information and commerce where different media are integrated. These media may include text, sound, video, film, photography, graphics and animation. Their integration into multimedia products usually involves digital technology, non-linear application navigation and a capacity for user interaction with the multimedia product.

There is very rapid change in the nature, scope and extent of multimedia applications driven by major developments in computing and telecommunications technology, the take up of the Internet and developments in CD-ROM technology and other information storage techniques. Another key factor is the growing interest in, and enthusiasm for, multimedia products by business, educators and the community generally. All forms of media and communications have shifted, or are shifting, from analog formats to digital formats. Digitisation facilitates integration and enhances the potential applications of multimedia. It also presents challenges for skill development.

Multimedia projects tend to be undertaken by multidisciplinary teams of specialists drawn from different media occupations and other disciplines. The teams may be very small (two-three people) or very large, with most developers consisting of very small teams of multi-skilled practitioners. Considerable use is made of subcontracted freelance specialist experts in both the small and large teams.

Increasingly, artists (including illustrators, animators, graphic designers, writers, composers and performers) are becoming involved in multimedia projects. Artists are the creators of content, which is crucial to the ongoing development of multimedia and to the competitiveness of countries like Australia in the information age. Artists also help popularise multimedia, rendering products more accessible and user friendly.

The costs of multimedia have lessened significantly in recent years, rendering the technology more accessible and resulting in its widespread use. At the same time, improvements in technology are opening up many new opportunities for multimedia products. All of these changes point to continued employment growth in coming years and a concomitant increase in the demand for training across a range of multimedia specialisations.

Aims & Objectives:

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in multimedia design and related interactive multimedia studies. Studies using industry standard interactive multimedia software applications provide entry level skills into the media industry and further training courses.

Units of Study:

2D Animation (110 hours)
CUFIMA03A          Create 2D digital animation
CUFMEM07A        Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of multimedia product
CUSGEN03A        Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project

Multimedia Design (110 hours)
CUFWRT07A        Write an interactive sequence for multimedia
CUFMEM03A        Integrate and use a scripting language in authoring a multimedia product
CUSADM08A        Address copyright requirements

Web Design (85 hours)
ICPMM65DA         Create webpages with multimedia
CUFGEN01A        Develop and apply industry knowledge
ICAITB075A          Use library pre-existing component

Digital Design (80 hours)
CUFSAF01A         Follow health, safety and security procedures
CUFMEM14A        Create, manipulate and incorporate 2D graphics
CUFMEM05A        Manage multimedia assets

3D Visualisation (75 hours)
CUFIMA04A         Create 3D digital animation

Digital Video (50 hours)
CUFMEM02A        Author a multimedia product

Developing Visual Concepts (40 hours)
CUFANM01A        Develop and implement designs for multimedia (Wantirna campus)
CUSRAD01A        Collect and organise information (Prahran campus)
CUFANM04A        Produce layout drawings for animation (Prahran campus)

Employment Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

Employment may be found in the areas of Multimedia Design, Web Design, New Media Arts, 3D Modelling, 2D and 3D Animation, Visual Art Studio Practice and the Screen Arts industries. This course can also provide a pathway to further training courses within TAFE.

How To Apply

Entry Requirements:

Entry into this course is suitable for both school leavers and mature age applicants who display an interest in multimedia design.
Applicants will be required to present a folio of their art work at interview.

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Credit Transfer:

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//

Pathways (articulation):

An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, graduates of this course may gain entry to Swinburne's Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Design) with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Further details for students considering TAFE courses can be found on the RPL website.

Course Fees:

TAFE course fees are set by the government, and from 1 January 2008 the fees payable by students enrolled in the TAFE division may be made up of the following:

• Tuition fee ($1.37 per student contact hour)
• Amenities fee
• Materials charges (where applicable)
• Ancillary fee (where applicable)

Concession fees apply for health care card holders.

For full details on TAFE fees, visit the student fees website.

Application Procedure:

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Information Sessions:

2008 Open Day

Sunday 17 August

10:00 am - 4:00 pm               

Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses.

For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday

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