Mid-year entry

Diploma of Interactive Digital Media

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Design interactive multimedia projects for the games, film and media industries.

Become acquainted with web design and development, 2D design and digital video production that will give you a clear insight into the specified industries.

Course Essentials

How to apply

This course is open for mid-year applications. Applications close on 8 June 2012

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
School of Information Technology and Creative Industries

Careers

  • programmer
  • computer-based graphic designer
  • digital video sound editor
  • instructional designer
  • web developer

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

Course Objectives

Students will gain specialised, technical or managerial skills to be able to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or teams in the games, film, television and digital media industries. Students will learn all aspects of games and digital media production including special effects design, interface design, level design and programming.

Units and electives

Core Units

Specialised Electives

Electives

Total number of units = 16 5 core units plus 6 specialist units plus 5 elective units 3 elective units must be selected from the specialist and elective units listed below. The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the specialist and elective units listed; the CUF07 Screen and Media Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package. Units must be selected from a Diploma level qualification. No more than 4 elective units previously achieved can be counted towards the qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

  • TAFE: Not applicable
  • Year 12: VCE or equivalent
  • International: IELTS 5.5
  • Mature: Relevant industry experience and written application
  • Other: Written application and portfolio presentation

How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 8 June 2012.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

    Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Workforce Development.

    You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Digital Media
    Phone: +61 3 9919 1517
    Email: ITCI@vu.edu.au
    Folio Requirements for 2012
  • Course Requirements
    Applicants may be required to attend an interview and present a portfolio.
    Interview dates will be scheduled in October, November and December. Late applications may also be considered.
    Please contact the School on +61 3 9919 1517 to discuss and arrange interview if required.
  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU