CQUni Handbook

CC24 - Bachelor of Digital Media

Overview

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Digital Media can prepare you for a professional career in the media and communications industry by providing practical skills and relevant theory that can be applied in a variety of fields associated with design, technology and media.

The course's flexible structure allows you to focus on your individual strengths and interests by pursuing specialisations in Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Screen Production, Animation, or a combination of these areas.

Working within multimedia computer laboratories and production studios, you will learn how to create digital media works using industry-standard software tools and techniques. You will learn how to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Bachelor of Digital Media gives you the opportunity to engage with clients on real-world projects, ensuring that you are work-ready upon graduation.

The course can be studied on-campus or online, providing maximum flexibility. It also incorporates two optional exit / interim awards: a one-year Diploma of Digital Media and a two-year Associate Degree of Digital Media.

Graduates of the Diploma of Digital Media may articulate into the second year of either the Associate Degree of Digital Media or the Bachelor of Digital Media.

Graduates of the Associate Degree of Digital Media may articulate into the third year of the Bachelor of Digital Media.

Career Information

The digital revolution has dramatically changed the way we work, learn, play and communicate. It has created jobs that didn’t exist a decade ago and it has profoundly changed others. People who are skilled in the production and application of digital media are in demand. The Bachelor of Digital Media prepares graduates for a professional career within the digital media industries. Employment opportunities for graduates with relevant creative and technical expertise can be found in areas such as web design, graphic design, publishing, photography, illustration, animation, game development, software development, audio production, video production, film and television post-production, visual effects, advertising, marketing, journalism, corporate communications, education and training.

Course Details

Duration	3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned	144
Number of Units Required	CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study	One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term.
Course Type	Undergraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal)	BDigitalMedia
AQF Level	Level 7: Bachelor Degree
Course Fees	Indicative Year - 2025 Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $14,112 Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $20,745 International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,250 International Indicative First Year Fee - $34,410 Indicative Year - 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $13,554 Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $19,918.5 International Indicative First Term Fee - $16,620 International Indicative First Year Fee - $32,940 Indicative Year - 2023 Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $12,571 International Indicative First Term Fee - $15,600 International Indicative First Year Fee - $31,200 Indicative Year - 2022 Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $12,146 International Indicative First Term Fee - $15,600 International Indicative First Year Fee - $31,200

Admission Codes

Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes	ACT - Online - 160521 NSW - Online - 160521 NT - Online - 150521 QLD - Brisbane - 882121 QLD - Bundaberg - 812121 QLD - Cairns - 822121 QLD - Mackay - 842121 QLD - Online - 852125 QLD - Rockhampton - 852121 SA - Online - 150521 TAS - Online - 150521 VIC - Online - 150521 WA - Online - 150521
International Students CRICOS Codes	BNE - 081701M BDG - 081701M MKY - 081701M MEL - 081701M NSA - 081701M ROK - 081701M SYD - 081701M

Where and when can I start?

Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 2 - 2026

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2026

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2025

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2025

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2024

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2024

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2023

Sorry, no domestic availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2023

On-campus classes with small enrolments may be taught by cross-campus video-conference rather than face-to-face delivery.

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2023

On-campus classes with small enrolments may be taught by cross-campus video-conference rather than face-to-face delivery.

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 3 - 2022

Sorry, no domestic availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2022

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 1 - 2022

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2021

Online

Term 1 - 2021

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Term 2 - 2020

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2020

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Noosa

Online

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2019

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Noosa

Online

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2019

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Cairns

Mackay

Noosa

Online

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2018

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Noosa

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2018

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Noosa

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2017

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Noosa

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2017

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Noosa

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2016

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Noosa

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2016

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Noosa

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2015

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Noosa

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2015

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Noosa

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2014

Bundaberg

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Noosa

Rockhampton

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International Availability

Term 2 - 2026

Online

Term 1 - 2026

Online

Term 2 - 2025

Online

Term 1 - 2025

Online

Term 2 - 2024

Brisbane

Online

Term 1 - 2024

Brisbane

Online

Term 3 - 2023

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2023

On-campus classes with small enrolments may be taught by cross-campus video-conference rather than face-to-face delivery.

Brisbane

Online

Term 1 - 2023

On-campus classes with small enrolments may be taught by cross-campus video-conference rather than face-to-face delivery.

Brisbane

Online

Term 3 - 2022

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2022

Brisbane

Online

Term 1 - 2022

Brisbane

Online

Term 2 - 2021

Brisbane

Online

Term 1 - 2021

Brisbane

Online

Term 2 - 2020

Brisbane

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2020

Brisbane

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2019

Brisbane

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2019

Brisbane

Mackay

Online

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2018

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2018

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2017

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2017

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2016

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2016

Brisbane

Distance

Mackay

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2015

Brisbane

Distance

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 1 - 2015

Brisbane

Distance

Rockhampton

Sydney

Term 2 - 2014

Brisbane

Distance

Rockhampton

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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact 13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at http://contactus.cqu.edu.au/

Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?

Entry Scores

Rank Threshold

SR 60 | ATAR 60

Academic Requirements

English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:

A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent); or
An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification; or
Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0

completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or United States of America.

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date the the date of commencement of study and must appear on a single result certificate.

International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.

Each student will be assessed individually.

Assumed Knowledge

Not applicable

Security Requirements

No information available at this time

Health Requirements

No information available at this time

Fees and Charges

Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards	CC25 - Diploma of Digital Media CC26 - Associate Degree of Digital Media
Exit Awards	CC25 - Diploma of Digital Media CC26 - Associate Degree of Digital Media
Accreditation	Not applicable

Residential School Requirements

No Residential School for this course.

Practicum/Work Placement

MMST13018 - Students work in a team to complete a digital media project for a real client in a supportive, scaffolded learning environment over a period of two terms.

MMST13015 - Students work in a team to complete a digital media project for a real client in a supportive, scaffolded learning environment over a period of two terms.

DGTL13005 - Students undertake a digital media project of their choice in consultation with academic and workplace supervisors. Work placements with an approved organisation (minimum of 120 hours) are an option.

Previous and Current Enrolments

Year	Number of Students
2024	164
2023	182
2022	224
2021	267
2020	294

Inherent Requirements

There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.

Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.

If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure, Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedure, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.

Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

Reflecting on personal behaviour in relation to professional performance, and being receptive to constructive feedback or criticism from a supervisor or lecturer.
Successfully processing and coping with your own emotions and behaviour when dealing with individuals in an educational or professional environment.

Legal Compliance

Examples are:

Complying with the policies and practices of relevant professional bodies such as the Australian Computer Society, the Design Institute of Australia, the Australian Graphic Design Association, and the like.
Complying with the policies and practices of organisations in which you may be placed or find employment.

Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
Participating in discussion activities related to the course.
Delivering a presentation to a group.
Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
Using appropriate facial expressions, eye contact, body movements and gestures, and being mindful of personal space boundaries.
Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately.
Being sufficiently aware of cultural differences to engage in culturally appropriate interpersonal communication.
Competently using computer-mediated channels of communication such as online discussion forums, email, social media and video-conferencing.
Producing written work with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation that clearly communicates the intended message.
Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets professional standards.

Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in professional practice.
Constructing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech.
Being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
Competently reading, writing and interpreting information.
Using numeracy skills to interpret and solve basic mathematical problems.

Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

Perceiving colours, tones, motion and depth.
Perceiving fine detail on the screen of a computer or mobile device.
Discerning an object from its background.
Creating and editing visual designs, artworks, audio recordings, video recordings, animations, 3D models and motion graphics.
Interacting with a computer through input devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
Interacting with mobile devices through inputs such as speech, buttons and a touchscreen.
Operating digital media production equipment such as video cameras, still cameras, microphones, lighting kits, background kits, and the like.
Drawing with a pencil, pen or graphics tablet.

Relational Skills

Examples are:

Establishing rapport with colleagues, teaching staff, clients, supervisors and others in a professional environment, and responding appropriately to them.
Displaying empathy and respecting multiple points of view.

Reflective Skills

Examples are:

Reflecting on content that is taught during the course.
Reflecting on your professional performance with a view to future improvement.

Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

Actively participating in tasks related to the course and professional practice.
Demonstrating the physical energy and concentration required to complete learning activities and assessment tasks in a timely manner.

Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

Interacting with a computer through input devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
Interacting with mobile devices through inputs such as speech, buttons and a touchscreen.
Operating digital media production equipment such as video cameras, still cameras, microphones, lighting kits, background kits, and the like.
Drawing with a pencil, pen or graphics tablet.

Interpersonal Engagement

Examples are:

Collaborating with colleagues on group tasks and projects.
Successfully managing conflict that may arise during group activities.
Communicating effectively with colleagues, teaching staff, clients, supervisors and others in a professional environment.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abilities

Examples are:

Competently using a computer operating system such as Microsoft Windows or macOS.
Competently using a mobile operating system such as iOS or Android.
Competently using digital media software tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Office.
Operating electronic devices such as video cameras, still cameras, audio recorders, graphics tablets, scanners, tablet computers or mobile phones.

Core Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a broad range of skills and knowledge relating to theories, practices, languages, technologies and techniques in the field of digital media, with depth in selected areas
2. Identify, analyse, develop and evaluate ideas and information within a digital media context
3. Solve problems and exercise critical and creative thinking ability
4. Create digital media works using industry-standard software tools, with particular proficiency in selected areas of specialisation
5. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences using various media forms
6. Work independently, collaboratively and professionally on digital media projects
7. Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues in the field of digital media.

	Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner

Animation Learning Outcomes