Malaysian students: RM67,200
International students: RM75,900
2.5 - 3 Year/s
February, September
*The indicative course fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each term, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
In this course you will learn to bring together research, creative design thinking and industry-relevant technical skills for a range of digital media applications including web, interactive digital media, handheld mobile devices and digital film and television production. The opportunity to study time-based sequence design will provide you with expertise in animation, 3D modelling, digital video, audio media and communication design for electronic media.
The structure of, and the units of study within, the Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Design) degree conforms to the AQF Guidelines for a bachelor degree by allowing students to:
Acquire a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, the underlying principles and concepts and the associated communication and problem-solving skills
Develop academic skills and attributes necessary to undertake design research, comprehend and evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources
Develop the ability to review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowlege and techniques learnt, including in a professional context
Gain a foundation for self-directed and life-long learning
Gain interpersonal and teamwork skills appropriate to employment and/or further study
For completion of the Bachelor of Design (Digital Media Design) students are required to undertake:
The Digital Media Design professional major of 16 units of study (200 credit points); and
A co-major of 8 units (100 credit points) or 2 minors of 4 units (50 credit points each)
Students may select co-majors or minors subject to timetable availability. Students may also undertake Electives Plus Minors, Student Exchange or other approved options.
Students cannot enrol in a Co-Major or Minor in the same discipline as their Professional Major.
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two terms during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Careers may be found in design consultancies, design management, advertising agencies, media and entertainment studios, music video or corporate promotional video production, postproduction studios, video games entertainment, online educational games or web design and development.
Graduates of the program are eligible for membership of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA), the Australasian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA), and an Associate Member of the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) and should confirm eligibility with the association.
A range of scholarships are available to local (Sarawakian, Sabahan
& West Malaysian) and International students either at commencement
or on the continuation of a program.
