Graduate Certificate in Digital Media

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Create digital media projects, including visual and audio design elements, motion graphics and animation, for a range of professional contexts

2. Report and argue processes for digital media transformation

3. Exemplify digital media industry project management processes with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability

4. Collaborate with others, as a leader or a team, to implement co-design and co-creation tools

Students studying Digital Media now have the chance to bring their children, of all ages, to class.

The Kids in Class program offers students four kid-friendly tutorials for every unit they study. The remainder of units can be completed online, with the option to attend tutorials in person. Participating units:

• Web Technologies
• Analysing the Web and Social Networks
• Design Management

Contact Natasha Dwyer for more information - [email protected].

As a postgraduate student you might want to take up one of many opportunities to further develop your academic language and study skills. VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for all students.

Our campus libraries have photocopying, computing and printing facilities as well as electronic and print resources.

You'll also have access to a rich collection of online resources at any time of the day or night, including:

• databases
• e-learning content for courses
• student email
• student software packages
• social networking tools.

On campus, we make sure that all of our students have access to digital resources. We offer:

• excellent WiFi networks
• more than 4000 computers (PCs and Apple Macs) across our campuses
• a central IT helpdesk for technical help.

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR Applicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.