Program Overview
From basic production skills to sophisticated cross-media projects and strategic thinking about media industries, this two-year degree offers a variety of entry points depending on your previous qualifications and experience.
In the first year, you will be introduced to video, audio and internet media production. In the second year, you will explore complex cross-media projects and develop the sophisticated strategic and leadership skills required to be at the forefront of this evolving industry.
You will gain practical industry experience and learn about strategic planning through hands-on projects. This program has a global focus and there will be an opportunity to undertake various research projects with an international context.
Melbourne, Australia
24 Months
AU$ 37,440
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79
Year One of Program
Complete the following Five (5) Courses:
- Contemporary Media Work Practices
- Story, Genre and Medium
- Sound and Image
- Post-Industrial Media
- Collaborative Media Project
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Five (5) Courses:
- New Directions in Narrative
- Research Methods for Media
- Strategic Media Project
- Media Career Development
- Professional Research Project (Media)
Academic requirements
- You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (out of 4.0).
- You may also be considered if you have at least 3 years' work experience or professional practice in media production.
- Statement: If you do not have a bachelor degree, you must include in your application a statement explaining your interest in studying the program and how you believe the program will advance your career, providing detail of any previous work experience in the industry.
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
Selection tasks
- A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
The annual tuition fee is AU$37,440.
As a graduate, you will be ready for much more than production; you will be prepared to take on strategic and leadership roles in the industry. You will be aware of new developments and be able to research and troubleshoot trends and opportunities.
You will also have the entrepreneurial and communication skills to take your personal vision to the next stage. The contemporary media environment is complex and exciting and looks for leaders that are willing and able to explore, test ideas and respond innovatively to new possibilities.
Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work in roles such as:
- Producer
- Director
- Filmmaker
- Videographer
- Video editor
- Digital content developer
- Social media marketer
- Communications consultant
- Visual journalist
- Podcaster
- Entrepreneur.