Offered By	ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Areas of Interest	Digital Arts and Visual Arts

This major is only available to students undertaking the Bachelor of Digital Arts degree program. 

The Digital Media major focuses on digital video, computer animation, networked art and electronic sound. Emerging aspects of digital media such as networked systems, distributive technologies, and installation are also explored. Students will gain a general grounding in video, animation, sound and the internet and will then be able to specialize in one area of expertise. They have access to extensive audio-visual recording and production studios, and are encouraged to participate in exhibitions and performances, and the recording, publishing and performance of new media and time-based arts. Students have access to an extensive complex of up to date computer labs with peripherals and software; a suite of filming, recording and editing studios; and a student gallery. Graduates go on to be practicing filmmakers, animators, sound artists, and new media artists; to undertake further study and higher degree; to work in galleries and museums; to train as teachers or lecturers; to set up their own businesses; or to work in the new media, film and animation industry.

Learning outcomes

Students who complete this major will have the skills and knowledge to:

• Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques used in making digital art.
• Apply relevant skills and knowledge to realise works and forms of creative expression.
• Develop and evaluate concepts and process by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively. 
• Work independently and collaboratively in a workshop environment in response to project demands.
• Apply occupational health and safety regulations and principles within a workshop environment.

Requirements

This major requires the completion of 48 units, which must include:

48 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:

DART1100 - Digital Media 1 (6 units)

DART1101 - Digital Media 2 (6 units)

DART2100 - Digital Media 3: Digital Storytelling (6 units)

DART2101 - Digital Media 4: Hybrid Digital Practice (6 units)

DART2102 - Digital Media 5: Digital Storytelling (6 units)

DART2103 - Digital Media 6: Hybrid Digital practice (6 units)

DART3100 - Digital Specialization 1 (6 units)

DART3101 - Digital Specialization 2 (6 units)

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