C11143 Graduate Certificate in Interactive Multimedia v3

UTS Course Code

C11143

Credit Points

24

Overview

This course is designed for students from a wide variety of disciplines who may or may not already be working in areas of multimedia. It enables students to gain new areas of knowledge or broaden existing areas. While this program is managed by the Faculty of Information Technology, it is a joint program between the Institute for Interactive Media and Learning and a number of teaching faculties.

The program is designed to educate the innovators and future leaders of the various professions working in multimedia. Graduates acquire an intuitive grasp of the fundamentals in multimedia, underpinning an up-to-date, flexible set of production skills in their own specialised area.

Course Aims

A defining characteristic of multimedia education at UTS is the integration of theory and practice to all of the relevant disciplines and professions. The course aims to develop students' professional skills for direct application in the workplace, while providing a solid overview and understanding of the social, historical and industrial role of multimedia communication technologies. Graduates are prepared for a career in a rapidly growing and changing industry.

Articulation

This course is part of an articulated program of study comprising the Graduate Certificate in Interactive Multimedia, the Graduate Diploma in Interactive Multimedia (C07078), and the Master of Interactive Multimedia (C04158).

Additional Admission Requirements

Applicants require one of the following:

  • a three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
  • a diploma and considerable relevant professional experience, or
  • substantial senior professional experience.
Places in the course are limited and applicants should indicate an informed understanding of how their undergraduate qualifications and work experience fit with their proposed multimedia studies to open up future career directions.

Additional Advanced Standing

Given the interdisciplinary focus and teamwork emphasis of this course, recognition of prior learning and subject exemptions are not normally granted for other postgraduate study or work experience.

Course Duration and Attendance

The Graduate Certificate normally takes one semester of full-time, or one year of part-time study.

Further Information

For a detailed course program and further information on this course, please refer to the UTS Handbook