The Master of Digital Media is a coursework Masters program that allows for intensive study in one of the two areas - 3D CGI Animation or Video Production. Both majors will also participate in an intensive audio component. Over three semesters, students are introduced to the development of media based studio projects utilising digital technologies, with the third semester involving the completion of a major Studio Project in Sound, Film, Video or Animation production.

Each semester will involve twelve hours of face-to-face teaching, and it is expected that the program will involve a commitment of at least 24 hours per week outside of these hours for satisfactory completion. The student can select from a range of electives to complement the core studies program, for a total of 24 units of credit each semester.

Studio electives allow individual interests to be explored within the program structure, and in addition, students are required to undertake 3 electives in theoretical studies.

A significant part of the program involves a supervised Studio Project, which allows the candidate to integrate theoretical and practical skills from earlier sections of the program in a structured production program.

Students are required to supply suitable hard disk media for storage and backup of studio work. While computing resources are supplied for classes, it is highly advantageous for students to purchase their own computers. The specifications for a suitable computing platform can be advised at the time of commencement.

Please refer to the Program Description.

Note: Applicants who hold a Bachelor of Digital Media (UNSW), or equivalent, can apply for entry in semester one (March). All other applicants must commence the program in semester two (July).

Students must complete 72 units of credits (UOC) including 42 UOC of Core Courses, 18 UOC of approved Art Theory electives and 12 UOC of approved Studio electives.

Core Courses

- select either:

OR

Students must complete 3 approved art theory electives (18 UOC) and 2 approved studio electives (12 UOC).

The degree of Master of Digital Media by coursework may be awarded by the Council to a candidate who has satisfactorily completed a program of advanced study.

Qualifications
1. A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Standing Committee of the College of Fine Arts [hereinafter referred to as the Committee].

2. In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.

3. If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe, before permitting enrolment.

4. Students may receive up to four exemptions from those normally taken in the first semester of study (24uoc) on the basis of prior studies.

Enrolment and Progression
1. An application to enrol as a candidate for the degree shall be made on the prescribed form which shall be lodged by the advertised closing date which will be at least two calendar months before the commencement of the semester in which enrolment is to begin.

2. A candidate for the degree shall be required to undertake such formal courses and pass such assessment or conditions as prescribed.

3. The progress of a candidate shall be reviewed each semester by the Committee and as a result of its review the Committee may cancel enrolment or take such other action, as it considers appropriate.

4. No candidate shall be awarded the degree until the lapse of three academic semesters from the date of enrolment in the case of a full-time candidate or six semesters in the case of a part-time candidate. The maximum period of candidature shall be six academic semesters from the date of enrolment for a full-time candidate and eight academic semesters for a part-time candidate.

Fees
A candidate shall pay such fees as may be determined from time to time by the Council.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html