Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing and Multimedia)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Computer and Information Science

Program Code: MBIC

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 444041

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 65.10 (Internal)

Home Campus: Magill

Program Length (in EFTSL): 4

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Program director/s

Mr Frank Kurzel (MBIC - Computing and Multimedia)
Dr Tony Sobey (MBIC - Computing and Multimedia)

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Aim

The program is designed to educate students for a career as computer professionals specialising in multimedia. It provides a broad and fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of computers and information technology, plus a specialist knowledge of multimedia concepts and techniques. The program prepares graduates for professional careers in the computing and multimedia industry in general, and specialist multimedia software development organisations in particular.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:

Qualified for the SACE; and
Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
Included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS);
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
Completed a recognised diploma or associated diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV level course;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
Qualified for Special Entry; or
Completed the University Foundation Studies ProgramOR

Completed one of the following professional courses:

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
MCSE + Internet and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
Lotus Certified Professional (CLP)
Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE)
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Obtain a minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:

English is an official language; or
English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Content/structure

This is a four year program in which computing and multimedia skills are developed in parallel during the first three years. During the third and fourth year, students are able to choose from a range of elective courses in order to specialise in particular areas of computing and multimedia. In the fourth year, students undertake a major multimedia development project. The program requires the completion of 144 units of study, consisting of approximately 67.5 units of computing courses, 46 units of multimedia courses, an 18 unit final year project, and 13.5 units of other courses.

The first two years of this program are effectively the same as the first two years of the three year Bachelor of Computing and Information Science and of the four year Bachelor of Information Software Engineering. Students in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Computing and Multimedia) may transfer to either of these programs at or before the end of second year without loss of time.

Professional Recognition

This program is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Honours

The degree may be awarded with Honours for meritorious performance in the program.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Fees for International students: $AU 19,900 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Discrete Mathematics	MATH 1043	4.5	0.125
Fundamentals of Information Technology New title from 2010: Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1016	4.5	0.125
Communication for Information Systems and Technology	COMM 1053	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Digital Media	INFT 1014	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Programming in Java 1	COMP 1011	4.5	0.125
Business Information Systems	INFS 1011	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Film and Television Production	INFT 1015	4.5	0.125
Media Literacies	HUMS 1013	4.5	0.125
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Programming in Java 2	COMP 1009	4.5	0.125
Network Fundamentals	INFT 1012	4.5	0.125
Systems Analysis	INFS 2015	4.5	0.125
OR
Requirements Engineering N	COMP 2028	4.5	0.125
Design for Interactive Media	INFT 2005	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Data Modelling and Database Design	INFS 2004	4.5	0.125
Information Security	INFS 2016	4.5	0.125
Systems Design	INFS 3063	4.5	0.125
OR
Object-Oriented Software Engineering	COMP 2006	4.5	0.125
Digital Design Publishing	INFT 4004	4.5	0.125
THIRD YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
User Interfaces	INFT 1004	4.5	0.125
Database Technology	INFS 2011	4.5	0.125
Documentary Production, Forms and Techniques	COMM 1042	4.5	0.125
Electronic Publishing on the Internet	INFT 2002	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
CIS Elective (see note 2)		4.5
Creating Interactive Multimedia	INFT 2001	4.5	0.125
Music Sound Studio	PERF 2009	4.5	0.125
Information Systems Project Management	INFS 3012	4.5	0.125
OR
Project Management for Software Engineering	COMP 2008	4.5	0.125
FOURTH YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
CIS or Multimedia Elective (see Note 2)		4.5
CIS Elective (see Note 2)		4.5
OR
CIS Research Methods	INFT 4017	4.5	0.125
Multimedia Project 1	GRAP 4003	9	0.250
OR
Multimedia Project 1 (Honours)	GRAP 4001	9	0.250
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
CIS Elective (see Note 2)		4.5
CIS or Multimedia Elective (see Note 2 )		4.5
Multimedia Project 2	GRAP 4004	9	0.250
OR
Multimedia Project 2 (Honours)	GRAP 4002	9	0.250

ELECTIVES
Computer Science Specialty
Data and Web Mining	COMP 4008	4.5	0.125
Objects and Algorithms in C++ New title from 2010: Data Structures	COMP 2012	4.5	0.125
Intelligent Systems Technology New title from 2010: Artificial Intelligence	COMP 2019	4.5	0.125
Operating Systems	EEET 3024	4.5	0.125
Computer Graphics	COMP 4015	4.5	0.125
Maintenance and Re-engineering	INFS 3006	4.5	0.125
Inter-Enterprise Computing	INFS 3001	4.5	0.125
Component Engineering	COMP 3008	4.5	0.125
Mobile Applications Development	COMP 4032	4.5	0.125
Networking Specialty
Network Management	INFT 3020	4.5	0.125
Network Architecture	INFT 3019	4.5	0.125
Operating Systems	EEET 3024	4.5	0.125
Computer and Network Security New title from 2010: Information Technology Security	INFT 3015	4.5	0.125
Information Security Management	INFS 3070	4.5	0.125
Mobile Systems Specialty
Mobile Commerce	COMP 2030	4.5	0.125
Mobile Applications Development	COMP 4032	4.5	0.125
Mobile Enterprise Workshop	INFS 4017	4.5	0.125
E-Business Specialty
Introduction to e-Business	INFS 2019	4.5	0.125
World Wide Web Development	INFS 2018	4.5	0.125
Electronic Commerce	INFS 2028	4.5	0.125
Inter-Enterprise Computing	INFS 3001	4.5	0.125
E-Commerce Technology	INFT 3005	4.5	0.125
Multimedia Specialty
Multimedia Desktop Video	INFT 1009	4.5	0.125
Data Driven Websites	INFT 2004	4.5	0.125
Web Technologies	INFT 3018	4.5	0.125
Print to Web Digital Publishing	GRAP 2015	4.5	0.125
2D Computer Animation	INFT 2003	4.5	0.125
3D Computer Animation	INFT 3011	4.5	0.125
Intermediate 3D Computer Animation	INFT 2059	4.5	0.125
From Mickey to Manga: Understanding the Animated Image	COMM 2043	4.5	0.125
Accessible Interactive Media	INFT 3012	4.5	0.125
Advanced Electronic and Multimedia Publishing	INFT 4003	4.5	0.125
Drama Production, Forms and Techniques	COMM 2016	4.5	0.125
Experimental Production, Forms and Techniques	COMM 2017	4.5	0.125
Electronic Arts: Sound	PERF 2004	4.5	0.125
Light, Space and Sound	PERF 1005	4.5	0.125
Electronic Arts: Visual Theatre	PERF 2006	4.5	0.125

Notes

Program and Course Availability: The program requires students to attend both the Magill campus and the Mawson Lakes campus. The multimedia courses are only available at the Magill campus. Some computing courses are available at both the Magill campus and the Mawson Lakes campus, and some are also available at the City West campus. Some courses in years 1 and 2 are offered in both study periods 2 or 5 and/or in distance mode and/or summer (Study Period 7).
CIS or Multimedia Elective courses are third year and fourth year courses offered by the School of Computer and Information Science and the School of Communication. Students are required to take at least one elective course ( 4.5 units) from each School.
Students successfully completing this program may be awarded a degree with honours for meritorious performance in the program, in accordance with policy A42. At the end of Year 3, students deemed capable of attaining an overall honours standing in the program will be permitted to enrol in the honours courses in the fourth year, in accordance with Academic Policy A42. These students will enrol in the honours project, the course CIS Research Methods, and must obtain approval from their program director before enrolling in 4th year electives.

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