Computer Science/Digital Media - 3982
This Program is no longer accepting new enrolments
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: www.cse.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Typical Duration: 4 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
Min UOC For Award: 192
Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Digital Media (Major)
Bachelor of Science
View program information for previous years
Program Description
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED FROM 2013 AND HAS BEEN REPLACED BY PROGRAM 3969.
The BSc (Computer Science) BDM combined program provides both a technical and creative foundation to the development and use of computer graphics. It also allows specialisation in the final semester in either the technical or creative strand of computer graphics and associated fields.
The BSc (Computer Science) BDM combined program provides both a technical and creative foundation to the development and use of computer graphics. It also allows specialisation in the final semester in either the technical or creative strand of computer graphics and associated fields.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Please contact the School of Computer Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Science for information on the Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes.
Program Structure
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Digital Media can be studied by two streams:
Stream COMPA13982
Stream DIGMA13982
Stream COMPA13982
Stream DIGMA13982
Year 1
- COMP1917 Computing 1 (6 UOC)
- COMP1927 Computing 2 (6 UOC)
- MATH1081 Discrete Mathematics (6 UOC)
- SOMA1600 Language of Digital Media ( UOC)
- SOMA1604 Introduction to Digital Media ( UOC)
- SOMA1608 Digital Composite ( UOC)
- SOMA2602 Sound Media 1 (6 UOC)
And ONE of:
- MATH1131 Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
- MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
Year 2
- COMP2041 Software Construction (6 UOC)
- COMP2911 Eng. Design in Computing (6 UOC)
- MATH2400 Finite Mathematics (3 UOC)
- MATH2859 Prob, Stats and Information (3 UOC)
- SAHT3614 Screen Culture (6 UOC)
- SOMA1603 Digital Video 1 ( UOC)
- SOMA2607 Intro to Interactive Media Art (6 UOC)
- SOMA2609 3D Modelling & Animation 1 (6 UOC)
Plus:
- Approved SMA or CSE elective (6 UOC)
Please note that 3982 students have permission from the School of Maths to use MATH1131 or MATH1141 as a pre-req substitution for enrolment into MATH2859.
Enrolment should be possible via myUNSW without assistance. However, if you do experience any difficulties please contact the CSE Student Office.
Enrolment should be possible via myUNSW without assistance. However, if you do experience any difficulties please contact the CSE Student Office.
Year 3
- COMP3421 Computer Graphics (6 UOC)
- COMP4920 Management and Ethics (6 UOC)
- SAHT3613 Digital Theory & Aesthetics (6 UOC)
Plus:
- Level 3/4 Computer Science Electives (12 UOC)
- Approved SMA or CSE elective (12 UOC)
- Open Elective (6 UOC)
Year 4
- SOMA3610 Digital Studio (6 UOC)
- SOMA3612 Professional Portfolio (6 UOC)
- SOMA3616 Professional Practice (6 UOC)
Plus:
- Level 3/4 Computer Science Electives (18 UOC)
- Approved SMA or CSE elective (6 UOC)
- Open Elective (6 UOC)
MAJORS
The flexibility of the Computer Science Program allows double majors within the program.
In addition to the standard COMPA13982 Computer Science major, you can choose to specialise in one additional major, the details of which are available here. The following is a list of the available majors:
COMPA1 Computer Science
COMPG1 Computer Game Design & Construction
COMPI1 Artificial Intelligence
COMPH1 Human Computer Interaction
COMPR1 Robotics
COMPE1 Electronic Commerce
COMPN1 Computer Networks
COMPD1 Database Systems
In addition to the standard COMPA13982 Computer Science major, you can choose to specialise in one additional major, the details of which are available here. The following is a list of the available majors:
COMPA1 Computer Science
COMPG1 Computer Game Design & Construction
COMPI1 Artificial Intelligence
COMPH1 Human Computer Interaction
COMPR1 Robotics
COMPE1 Electronic Commerce
COMPN1 Computer Networks
COMPD1 Database Systems
General Education Requirements
Students in this program are exempt from General Education requirements.
Honours
Honours (Optional) COMPAH3978
Computer Science Honours takes one year full-time or two years of part-time study.
Normally, students are expected to have attained an average mark of 65 (according to NewSouth Student calculations) to qualify for entry to the Honours year. Students who do not meet this expectation may be admitted in special circumstances. Students who have graduated with a three-year computer science degree from UNSW or another university can apply for admission to Honours. Application forms are available from the Student Office of Computer Science and Engineering. Detailed information about the program is available at the Honours website at: http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/information/current-students/undergraduate/programs/computer-science/cshonours.html
Computer Science Honours takes one year full-time or two years of part-time study.
Normally, students are expected to have attained an average mark of 65 (according to NewSouth Student calculations) to qualify for entry to the Honours year. Students who do not meet this expectation may be admitted in special circumstances. Students who have graduated with a three-year computer science degree from UNSW or another university can apply for admission to Honours. Application forms are available from the Student Office of Computer Science and Engineering. Detailed information about the program is available at the Honours website at: http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/information/current-students/undergraduate/programs/computer-science/cshonours.html
Academic Rules
Please refer to Program Structure for the Academic Requirements relating to this program.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Further Information and Requirements
Some courses listed here also offer advanced versions
Computing Requirements
Information regarding recommended computing equipment and software for the program is available from the School of Computer Science and Engineering Help Desk.
Professional Recognition
The Australian Computing Society
The peak professional body for computing in Australia is the Australian Computing Society (ACS) - www.acs.org.au
The objectives of the ACS can be found here and include: "advanc[ing] professional excellence in information and communications technology, and further[ing] the study, science and application of information and communications technology."
Again, students who want to join ACS should go to Member Application
The peak professional body for computing in Australia is the Australian Computing Society (ACS) - www.acs.org.au
The objectives of the ACS can be found here and include: "advanc[ing] professional excellence in information and communications technology, and further[ing] the study, science and application of information and communications technology."
Again, students who want to join ACS should go to Member Application
Area(s) of Specialisation
