IELTS: 6.0 (Writing and Speaking no less than 6.0)
TOEFL 72 (Speaking and Writing no less than 18)
Cambridge: B2
PTE: 50
Bring digital creations to life.
Prepare yourself for an ever-growing industry that combines computer science and digital media to create animation, computer games, computer graphics and information visualisation. Graduates have in-demand skills and the ability to develop systems and solutions for the digital media world.
Why study Information Technology (Digital Media) at Flinders
Develop your computing, application development and creative skills
Use cutting-edge technologies in animation, computer games and multimedia
Work with actors, directors and filmmakers through our screen studies department
Gain a strong foundation in theoretical and practical aspects of information technology and digital media production
Course aims
The course has been designed to provide graduates with:
a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of computer science and digital media production, including the use of advanced tools in the area
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
well developed written and oral communication skills
an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of both digital media development and computer science
the ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
preparation for future management roles as a professional developer or computer scientist.
The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a computing related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
Digital media is a fast growing and dynamic area of employment formed by the convergence of computer science and digital media including animation, computer games, computer graphics and information visualisation.
Potential occupations include:
3D specialist
digital media designer
flash animator/developer
digital integration assistant
creative digital designer and developer.
Potential employers include:
governmental and private organisations
software companies
advertising agencies
television stations
e-commerce businesses
video and sound production companies.
OSHC - AUD $530 per year
