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Graduate Certificate in Digital Media

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How to apply as a Domestic student

If you want to give your career the edge, apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or for online programs apply directly through GradSchool.

For the Graduate Certificate in Theology and the Master of Theology please apply through UAC.

International students wishing to study on campus should visit how to apply for international students.

You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience. For more information, check the admission requirements of your chosen postgraduate coursework degree or call us on 1800 88 21 21.

Closing dates for applications vary for different degrees. To check, visit the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or for online programs visit GradSchool.

Fast Facts

Duration

2 trimesters full-time or part-time equivalent

Locations

  • Online (GradSchool)

Delivery

Online

Study Details

Program handbook

Student Intake

Domestic students

Student Intake

Not available to International students

Why study digital media at UoN?

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Media is the stepping stone to explore, develop and learn multiple skills. The innovative teaching and unique approach means you'll be able to critically analyse digital media design. The program focuses on hands-on practical work applied to real world projects as well as the latest software.

Be equipped with valuable and highly transferable skills

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Media is a 40 unit postgraduate degree. It is part of an integrated program consisting of the Graduate Certificate and the Masters program.

There is a rapidly growing worldwide investment in digital content for an expanding variety of delivery platforms, ranging from interaction and digital TV to personal devices including phones and game consoles. Consequently there is a growing need for staff with the knowledge and skills to create this content.

This innovative program explores pathways into a range of careers across digital media technology, from web and interactive media development, digital media industries, computer games and CGI effects development to consultancy, education and more.

The program can be completed in two trimesters of full time study or equivalent part-time. Courses are offered online on a trimester basis. Students may commence studies in January, May or September. Please refer to the Term dates on the University website at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/dates/

The program requires the completion of 40 units of courses from either Group A or Group B courses.

Students who wish to proceed to the Master of Digital Media should ensure that their course selection will conform to the requirements of that degree (ie they should not do more than 20 units from Group B courses).

Responsive teaching and real-world experiences

On-line students also receive a range of the most current versions of software tools that are used within the teaching of the program. All software is provided as part of students' course materials. These materials include the Adobe Master Collection of programs. This software is compatible with both Mac and PC.

Fast-track your career

Website design, Animation, Digital Post-production, Digital visual effects production, Post-production supervision. Students can also expect to graduate from the program with a comprehensive portfolio (or "show-reel") of works that they have created throughout their studies. This portfolio will allow the student to actively promote themselves and their skills within the employment market.