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Media Design

Bachelor of Creative Industries
(Media Design)
CAMPUS: Cairns
MODE: on campus; full time or part time
DURATION: 3 years full time
PREREQUISITES: English
MID-YEAR ENTRY: Yes
QTAC CODE: 321411

What is Media Design?

Course structure*

Media Design introduces the principles and methods of design for electronic and print
media. The course emphasises the development of creative concepts in media design
and in art.

LEVEL 1

Course highlights
Subjects include digital photography, digital video and design for print. Guest lectures,
specialised equipment and software, plus small collaborative groups are features of
this major.

Career opportunities
As well as individual arts practice in either media arts or design, career examples include:
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Arts administration
Art directors
Arts education officers
Graphic designers
Video art
Arts retailing
Community arts officers
Cultural tourism
Exhibitions and events management.

With further study and qualifications, graduates can pursue teaching and
academic careers.

Digital Imaging
Design for Print
Plus three elective subjects from any Level-1 or Level-2
undergraduate subjects.
LEVEL 2
Web Design
Media Design & Concepts
Plus three elective subjects from any Level-1 or Level-2
undergraduate subjects.
LEVEL 3
The Reflective Practitioner
History & Theory of Creative Practice
Professional Practice
Creative Research & Production
Plus two elective subjects from any Level-2 or Level-3
undergraduate subjects.
*Course structure and subject information is included as an indicator of
course content only and is subject to change.

Design by Sandra Saether, Naomi
Fenn, Kirsten Lyre, and Line Viske
Bachelor of New Media Arts
Graduated 2013
Image by Erik Bergan
Bachelor of New Media Arts

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