Begin your career in the IT and multimedia industries with the skills you will need to design and develop multimedia applications. You will learn multimedia programming, authoring, animation (3D and 2D), digital imaging, and web development.

During your study you will use Adobe CS4 products to develop videos, animation, digital images, and sound and DVD content for interactive media-rich applications.

This course is delivered alongside the Advanced Diploma in IT (e-Learning), which extends your skills to provide high level ICT, process improvement and business skills and knowledge enabling you to be effective in senior ICT roles.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, St Albans and Werribee
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  ICA50905
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• multimedia programmer
• animator (2D and 3D)
• digital artist
• web developer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The course has a specific emphasis on the skills needed to design and develop multimedia applications. These include Multimedia Programming, Authoring, Animation, Digital Imaging and client liaison.

• Author a Multimedia Product

  Unit code

  CUFMEM02A

• Ensure Privacy for Users

  Unit code

  ICAS5202B

• Manage Multimedia Production

  Unit code

  ICPMM581B

• Manage Multimedia Projects

  Unit code

  ICPMM582B

• Undertake a Complex Design Brief

  Unit code

  ICPPP411B

• Manage Complex Projects

  Unit code

  PSPPM502B

• Produce and Manipulate Digital Images

  Unit code

  CUFIMA01A

• Design a Multimedia Product

  Unit code

  CUFMEM06A

• Apply Principles of Visual Design and Communication to the Development of a Multimedia Product

  Unit code

  CUFMEM07A

• Design and Create a Multimedia Interface

  Unit code

  CUFMEM10A

• Develop a Detailed Design Concept

  Unit code

  ICPPP311B

• Develop and Implement Designs for Animation

  Unit code

  CUFANM01A

• Create 2D Digital Animation

  Unit code

  CUFIMA03A

• Create 3D Digital Animation

  Unit code

  CUFIMA04A

• Create 3D Digital Models and Images

  Unit code

  CUFIMA05A

• Create 3D Digital Animations

  Unit code

  CUFANM302A

• Apply Skills in Object Oriented Design

  Unit code

  ICAA4058B

• Use a Library or Preexisting Components

  Unit code

  ICAB4075B

• Apply Introductory Object Orientated Language Skills

  Unit code

  ICAB4219B

• Apply Intermediate Object-Oriented Language Skills

  Unit code

  ICAB5223B

• Apply Advanced Object-Oriented Language Skills

  Unit code

  ICAB5226B

• Perform Unit Test for a Class

  Unit code

  ICAT4242B

• Apply Principles of Game Design to a Multimedia Product

  Unit code

  CUFMEM09A

• Produce Basic Client Side Script for Dynamic Web Pages

  Unit code

  ICAB4137B

• Create Dynamic Pages

  Unit code

  ICAB5165B

• Ensure Website Content Meets Technical Protocols and Standards

  Unit code

  ICAI4189B

• Confirm Accessibility of Website Design for People With Special Needs

  Unit code

  ICAT4183B

• Create a Website Testing Procedure

  Unit code

  ICAT4185B

• Conduct Operational Acceptance Tests of Websites

  Unit code

  ICAT4186B

• Update Web Pages

  Unit code

  CUFMEM12A

• Research and Review Hardware Technology Options for Organisations

  Unit code

  ICAA5035C

• Test a Multimedia Product

  Unit code

  CUFMEM04A

• Design and Create a Multimedia Interface

  Unit code

  CUFMEM10A

• Design the Navigation for a Multimedia Product

  Unit code

  CUFMEM11A

• Write an Interactive Sequence for Multimedia

  Unit code

  CUFWRT07A

• Write the Script

  Unit code

  CUFWRT02A

• Apply Knowledge and Requirements of the Multimedia Sector

  Unit code

  ICPKN315B

• Use an Authoring Tool to Create an Interactive Sequence

  Unit code

  CUFMEM01A

• Author Interactive Media

  Unit code

  CUFDIG401A

• Set Up and Operate a Basic Video Camera

  Unit code

  CUFCAM01A

• Compose Camera Shots and Operate a Camera

  Unit code

  CUFCAM03A

• Operate a Camera Under Special Conditions

  Unit code

  CUFCAM04A

• Incorporate, Design and Edit Digital Video

  Unit code

  CUFMEM13A

• Capture a Digital Image

  Unit code

  ICPMM321B

• Incorporate Video Into Multimedia Presentations

  Unit code

  ICPMM346B

• Manage Project Quality

  Unit code

  BSBPM505A

• Establish and Maintain Work and Contractual Relationships

  Unit code

  CUSADM07A

• Collaborate With Colleagues in Planning and Producing a Project

  Unit code

  CUSGEN03A

• Establish and Maintain Client User Liaison

  Unit code

  ICAS5102B

This course is one year full-time

• TAFE: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent.
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent.
• International: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent.
• Mature: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent.
• Other: You will need to have completed the Diploma in Information Technology (General)ICA50105.