Diploma of Interactive Digital Media

Where this course may lead

You develop the skills and knowledge you need to work in a variety of roles including as an animation/visual effects designer, an information architect, an instructional designer, an interactive media developer, or an interface designer.

What you learn

This exciting course incorporates Certificate III in Media and Certificate IV in Interactive Digital Media. Your studies include specialising in popular digital media including the internet, 3-D animation, electronic games, television, and sound and digital design.

Delivery method and course duration

Course duration 1 year.

Course mode Part-time.

Entry requirements

• There are no formal pre-requisites for this qualification. We recommend that you have completed Year 10 as a minimum, or that you enrol as a mature-aged student.
• If you have a relevant certificate IV qualification, or you are seeking recognition of prior learning or credit transfer, you may only need to attend some classes.
• Completion of some prerequisite units may be necessary.

Assessment

The level of competency you develop from your training will be assessed using the following methods:

• Practical, portfolio, and assignment-based as well as self-initiated projects and a practical placement component. If you already work in the industry, you have the opportunity to be assessed in the workplace.

Your teachers will provide you with more information on specific requirements at the start of each unit and they will assist with any support you may need.

Outcomes and accreditations

If you successfully complete this course, you receive an AQF qualification.

The units you study for this qualification may vary according to industry and workplace requirements. Please contact the department for a full list of units available to you.

This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification contact the department.

Where applicants can show evidence of prior qualification or experience in a related field, there may be an opportunity to apply for recognition to be given for previous study, knowledge, and/or skills resulting from work or life experience relevant to this qualification. Please contact the department for further information about Skills Recognition.

Fees and charges

How to apply

Please apply direct to VTAC, or please apply direct to the Creative Industries department.

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