Murdoch University: Courses

Qualification:
Bachelor of Digital Media (BDMedia) in Interactive Digital Design

The Interactive Digital Design major is an art and design specific course, combining elements of web design and development, 3D modelling, 2D and 3D animation, interaction design and post production special effects. It employs a range of different delivery mechanisms, from the web, DVD, mobile technologies and installation multimedia. Interactive Digital Design provides students with cutting-edge production skills, as well as a sophisticated sense of the cultural history and creative potential of this exciting new production field.

Employment Prospects:
Graduates are particularly suited for careers in all aspects of the multimedia industry (web design and or development, graphic design, content development and project management) and, with a suitable combination of electives, for careers in the media and/or information technology fields, as well as Post Production Special Effects, Games Production, Education, E- Business, Marketing, Public Relations and Software Development.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
As per normal undergraduate admission requirements.

Recommended Minors:
Advanced Networking; Creative Arts; Digital Marketing; Indigenous Sustainability; Internet and Multimedia Computing; Internet Computing; Management; Marketing; New Media; Organisational Psychology; Public Relations; Radio; Software Development; Sustainable Development; Sustainable Tourism; Technology and Innovation Policy; Urban and Regional Sustainability

Main research areas:
Interface design and interactivity, 2D and 3D animation, multimedia programming, interactive structure, interactive genres.

Course Structure - 72 points

Part I - 24 points

Foundation Unit - 3 points

Select one Foundation Unit from the Foundation Units section in this Handbook.

Core Units - 6 points

MCC129 Introduction to Digital Design -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

MCC118 Visual Communication -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal

Specified Electives - 3 points

Select from the following:

MCC124 Photography and Digital Imaging -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal (quota of 120 places), S2-internal (quota of 120 places)

MCC164 3D Modelling -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

General Electives - 12 points

Select from any 100-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Students are advised to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Recommended double major(s): Screen Production (BMedia).

Part II - 48 points

Core Units - 24 points

MCC263 Web Design -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

MCC218 Web Games Design and Production -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal

MCC241 Animation -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

MCC338 Multimedia Client Project -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

MCC339 Multimedia Studio -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal

And either

MCC265 3D Animation -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

MCC232 Video Game Studies -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal

(Students who have attained a high standard in the core units may enrol in MCC325 Professional Placement in Media Communication and Culture -- 4 pts, subject to permission of the Academic Chair.)

General Electives - 24 points

Select from any 200- to 400-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Students are advised to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Recommended double major(s): Screen Production (BMedia).

Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.

Handbook 2010

Interactive Digital Design (BDMedia)

School of Media Communication and Culture