Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)

Program Overview

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design) equips students with the skills to design, produce, and manage interactive media, including animation, games, broadcast graphics, app development, and AR/VR. Through hands-on projects and industry-focused coursework, graduates are prepared for careers in the interactive and media design industries, including roles such as UX/UI designer, app developer, animator, and visual effects designer.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design) is focused on the design, production and management of:

• animation
• games
• broadcast graphics
• app development
• AR and VR.
Student projects incorporate advanced visualisation, animation, game development and interactive design. You will be taught to work independently and be prepared for entry into the interactive and media design industries, or to continue further studies. You'll focus on the following key areas:
• concept development
• independent production
• advanced animation and visualisation
• games, app, web and interactive development
• compositing and visual effects production
• sound design.

Assessment:

You will be assessed throughout your study through formats including:

• folio submission
• skills demonstration
• presentations
• reports
• assignments
• individual and group projects.

Careers:

Developments in technology such as apps and the internet are increasing the interactive design field, and have created a new way for consumers to find information and interact with their selected networks. Our graduates are multi-skilled and broadly capable, greatly increasing their employment opportunities. Many games projects are being funded by government which has developed as a strong support to the industry. While many graduates work for media production companies, others start successful freelance practices through industry networks created during their studies. Potential careers include:

• user experience (UX) or user interface (UI) designer
• app developer or designer
• interface designer
• graphic designer or motion graphic designer
• web designer
• front end developer
• 2D or 3D animation designer
• 3D modeller or character rigger
• visual effects designer
• compositor
• animator
• producer or production manager
• art or design director
• editor
• digital media editor or producer.