Degree information:

Bachelor of Multimedia, Business and Computing

Course structure

The pass degree involves 144 credit points of study made up of the following components:

Compulsory core units (72 points)

Twelve six-point units spread throughout the three years of the degree. They will cover the fundamental elements of the development of multimedia systems with a significant emphasis on programming competencies. Areas covered include Java and C++ programming, Databases, Systems Development approaches, Multimedia Tools and Internet programming.

Multimedia studio units (24 points)

One six-point unit in each of first and second year and two 6-point units in the final year of the course. Each of these units will contain a mixture of project-based system development work, laboratory sessions, tutorials, seminars and formal lectures. They will enable the students to learn about multimedia and the process of multimedia system development by developing systems and system components in conditions similar to those which they will encounter in the workplace.

Electives (44 points)

These will comprise units of study chosen by the student to broaden their interests or to develop in depth their understanding and skills in particular areas of multimedia, programming and systems development which suit their interests and aptitude. Examples of relevant fields include advanced programming, the technology of multimedia, game development/programming, information systems, graphic design, communication and electronic commerce.

No more than 60 points of first-year units may be counted towards the degree and at least 36 points must be at third-year level.

The core units and studio units are offered only during the day at the Berwick campus. Specialisation and elective units may be taken in any mode at any Monash campus.

First year

The first-year core units will build student skills in the area of Object Oriented programming via the Java language. The core units will also introduce students to key basic concepts in information technology, information and media, the design process and the process of multimedia system development.

Core

  • MMS1001 Technical and Professional Communications (6 points)
  • MMS1402 Multimedia tools 1 (6 points)
  • MMS1403 Developing multimedia systems (6 points)
  • MMS1802 OO Programming with Java 1 (6 points)
  • MMS1803 OO Programming with Java 2 (6 points)

Studio

  • MMS1409 Multimedia Computing Studio 1 (6 points)

Electives

  • Units selected by student (12 points)

Second year

The second-year units will build on the material covered in the first-year core, and cover more advanced topics in the tools and techniques of multimedia systems development. This level will also introduce students to Database Management Systems and the scripting programming languages used for internet programming.

Core

  • MMS2402 Multimedia tools 2 (6 points)
  • MMS2601 Computer Systems, Networks and Operating Systems (6 points)
  • MMS2801 Database Management Systems (6 points)
  • MMS2802 Internet Programming (6 points)
  • MMS2202 Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design (6 points)

Studio

  • MMS2409 Multimedia Computing Studio 2 (6 points)

Electives

  • Units selected by student (12 points)

Third year

The third-year units will explore the use of C++ as a programming tool for animation and further develop the students skills in using multimedia tools.

Core

  • MMS3402 Multimedia tools 3 (6 points)
  • MMS3801 Commerical Programming Environments (6 points)
  • MMS3802 Programming for 3D Computer Graphics (6 points)

Studio

Electives

  • Units selected by student (12 points) - must include at least one 3rd level elective