What sets this program apart is the opportunity to study across both the technical and design aspects of Digital Media. With the opportunity to explore, develop and learn multiple skills, the innovative teaching and unique approach means you'll be able to critically analyse digital media design. Drawing on the creative approach that you learn, you'll have the knowledge and flexibility to apply your study to technologies or programs used across various work environments.

The program focuses on hands-on practical work applied to real world projects as well as the latest software. Recognised internationally, this program will give you the chance to change or rapidly progress you career.

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

The Master of Digital Media is an 80 unit coursework program designed for students with a degree in any field who wish to obtain an understanding of the production and distribution of such media content via a number of digital platforms. The program allows individuals to choose courses according to their needs and background.

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 over three trimesters of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

Most courses are offered on-line 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 80 units of courses consisting of 60 units of Group A courses and 20 units of Group B courses.

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 of this software is provided as part of the students' course materials. These materials include the Adobe Master Collection of programs. This software is compatible with both Mac and PC.

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.