Bachelor of Multimedia Computing

The Bachelor of Multimedia Computing will prepare you for a professional career in Information Technology, with a major focus on the use, design and development of network and multimedia systems. Graduates will acquire a sound knowledge of the use of multimedia technology in industry, business environments, entertainment and government, as well as become proficient in programming for multimedia applications.

In the third year of the course an industry based project will consolidate and extend professional and personal interests in the field.

COURSE STRUCTURE
The Bachelor of Multimedia Computing requires 144 points of study for completion (twenty-two six (6) point units and one twelve (12) point unit), with 36 points (6 units) of study toward the degree allocated at each year level, and up to 36 points (6 units) of elective study available within the University. Unless otherwise indicated, each of the following are six point units.

First level
The principles of multimedia technology and programming are introduced and a foundation laid for theoretical studies at higher year levels. The program includes:

GCO1815 Computer technology
GCO1821 Introduction to multimedia technology
GCO1810 Programming fundamentals
GCO1811 Object oriented programming
MAT1077 Discrete mathematics
GCO1063 Human communication

Second Level
The second level concentrates on deeper understandings of multimedia technology and development.

GCO2812 Computer organisation
GCO2815 Database management systems
GCO2817 Data structures and algorithms
GCO2822 Multimedia signals and systems
GCO2823 Multimedia development
GCO2826 Analysis and design for multimedia

Third Level
In the third level of the course the program extends and integrates the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills taught to date and provides opportunities for further studies in areas of Multimedia Computing which will satisfy the individual student's professional and academic interests.

GCO3700 Multimedia computing project (12 points)
GCO3814 Human computer interaction
GCO3826 Advanced multimedia technology

Two level 3 computing electives selected from:

GCO3811 Software engineering 
GCO3812 Data communications and networks 1 
GCO3817 Computer graphics
GCO3823 Client server and WWW database applications 
GCO3824 Data communications and networks 2 

or other electives offered by the GSCIT

Electives at each year level
Two electives can be chosen from within or outside of the Faculty.

Typical Course Map for Bachelor of Computing with a major in Multimedia Technology (full-time study)

COMPUTING REQUIREMENTS
Off-campus learning students are required to have access to a computer system with a specified minimum configuration, and regular reliable Internet access to the University's computer systems.

ADVANCED STANDING
Advanced standing is considered on a case by case basis, although many Polytechnic Diplomas are currently under assessment. Current Advanced Standing indications are available from the GSCIT Advanced Standing pages.

FLEXIBILITY
Students can study on-campus in Australia or by off-campus learning. Students can readily transfer between modes of study to suit work or family commitments.

For further information please contact:

Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology
Monash University Gippsland Campus
Churchill Victoria 3842
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: + 61 (03) 9902 6962 or (03) 5122 6962
Facsimile: +61 (03) 9902 6842 or (03) 5122 6842
E-mail: gscit@infotech.monash.edu.au

GSCIT Home
Monash University ABN 12 377 614 012
Copyright © 1994-2002 Monash University - Last Date Modified: 20 September 2002 - Caution