Bachelor of Digital Media
CQUniversity - Online

Course outline

This course prepares students for professional careers in the digital media industry by providing practical skills and relevant theory that can be applied in a variety of fields associated with design, technology and media. The flexible course structure allows students to focus on their strengths and interests by pursuing minors in graphic design, interactive media, screen production, animation, or a combination of these areas. Working in multimedia computer laboratories and production studios, students learn to create digital media works using industry-standard software development tools and techniques. Students will learn how to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. This course provides students with the opportunity to engage with clients on real-world projects, ensuring that they are work-ready upon graduation. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Digital Media.

Other requirements

Students will undertake a digital media project of their choice in consultation with academic and workplace supervisors. Work placements with an approved organisation (minimum of 120 hours) are an option. Students will also work in a team to complete a digital media project for a real client in a supportive, scaffolded learning environment over a period of two terms. For full course requirements, visit Bachelor of Digital Media.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and this course, refer to CQUniversity’s website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Highest Rank to receive an offer

Median Rank to receive an offer

Lowest Rank to receive an offer

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

<5*

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

<5*

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

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Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Graphic designer, publisher; photographer; illustrator; animator; game developer; software developer; audio producer; video producer; corporate communications; advertising.

Course Code
852125
Start Date

Offer rounds

9 Jan 2025
5 Jun 2025

Fee
CSP/$13554 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Creative and Performing Arts
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Location
Rockhampton & surrounds