Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the film, television, radio, and digital media industries.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV In Interactive Digital Media.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

This qualification (depending on electives chosen) is designed to reflect the role of personnel producing multimedia products that perform a range of artistic, administrative and technical duties such as:

• producing animation, both 2D and 3D
• producing graphics
• editing multimedia material
• developing web sites /intranet sites/pages
• updating web pages/sites
• authoring /developing CD and DVD ROMs
• testing games
• designing interfaces
• On-Line service supporter
• Produce digital sound
• Produce digital video
• Interface design
• Writing script/code for Multimedia products
• Managing multimedia assets
• Making presentations
• Manipulating graphics/photos

Online Requirements

You will need a computer with the following as minimum:

• 2GB RAM
• 30 GB free hard drive space
• Three-button mouse
• 1,280x900 display with OpenGL 2.0-compatible graphics card.
• DVD-ROM drive (DVD-RW drive for DVD burning)
• Broadband internet access preferred but documents on CD may be provided if only dialup is available.

For Windows Users

• Windows XP or higher operating system
• 2GHz or faster processor for DV; 3.4GHz for HDV, dual 2.8GHz for HD
• Standard sound card (normally comes with the computer) with speakers
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6 or higher, or Mozilla® firefox® web browser

For Mac Users

• Apple® Mac OS® x 10.4.11 or higher operating system
• Multicore Intel® Processor
• Apple® Safari®, or Mozilla® Firefox® web browser

NB:  Students intending to study specialist elective "CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models"

Due to the complexity of this subject and the software, the requirements are complex and require a powerful, recent model computer.

Regardless of operating system, please visit Autodesk Maya Support to obtain Minimum System requirements for Maya 2090 http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?id=13583898&siteID=123112

Entry Requirements

Good computer skills or workplace experience or hold a Certificate III Multimedia or Certificate III in Information Technology or Graphic Art or Photography Certificates.

Before enrolling in this course it is a requirement that all applicants first speak to Ricky Paravinic- phone (03) 5622 8500 at the Warragul campus

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes online participation, projects and assignments. RPL is offered.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Diploma of Screen and Media
• Diploma of Interactive Digital Media

Course Structure

 

Unit Code	Unit Name
3 Core Units
BSBCRT301A	Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills in industry context Extend your critical thinking skills, by using a free software programme called Quandary creating a maze with consequences to decisions.
CUFIND301A	Work effectively in the screen and media industries Work effectively while creating media products such as business cards and letter heads using Illustrator. Using the Discussion board, includes Copyright and Industry knowledge.
WSOHS301A	Follow occupational health and safety procedures Occ Health and Safety pertaining to the Office environment, using computers. Reporting hazards and reducing risks.
5 Specialist Units
CUFSOU301A	Prepare audio assets Create audio for various products using software such as Audacity and Adobe Sound Booth
CUFDIG301A	Prepare video assets Create video using a digital/video camera as well as still photos. Edit and save for use in a web site. Software can be Movie Maker, Adobe Premiere.
CUFDIG404A	Manage media assets Set up file naming systems - File and Index - Creating archives for media assets and using media assets stored in a library. Dealing with Copyright permission.
CUFPPM404A	Create storyboards Storyboard your website, movie or presentation
CUFDIG401A	Author interactive media Build a quality web site using CSS layouts and CSS style sheets including Spry Widgets.
5 Elective Units
BSBCMM401A	Make a presentation Create an e portfolio of all the products you have created. To be put on CD/DVD to assist in obtaining a job or for other purposes of your choice
CUFDIG304A	Create visual design components Principles and practice of graphic design for Web Sites. Programmes such as Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint and/or free hand and tablet drawing if preferred.
CUFWRT301A	Write content for a range of media Write the content for your web site, and/or 2D animations. Choose the writing style you prefer depending on your web site audience.
BSBEBU401A	Review and maintain a website Update, maintain and validate your web site, fix any broken links edit and add pages.
Specialist Elective Unit
CUFANM301A	Create 2D digital animations Create animations including: walking and rolling, faces and motion as well as creating interactive animations where the user can have input. Web site and animated movies