CQUniversity's Associate Degree of Digital Media equips you for para-professional roles in the digital media sectors. This program offers skills and knowledge applicable across various domains such as design, technology, and media. Its adaptable structure allows you to tailor your studies according to your strengths and interests, with options to specialize in graphic design, interactive media, screen production, animation, or a blend of these areas.

By integrating practical skills and relevant theory, the Associate Degree of Digital Media prepares you for paraprofessional roles within the media and communications industry. Within multimedia computer labs and production studios, you'll gain proficiency in using industry-standard software and techniques for creating digital media works. This program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and both independent and collaborative work, meeting the demands of digital media projects.

Offered in both on-campus and online formats, the course ensures maximum flexibility to accommodate diverse learning needs.

The Diploma of Digital Media serves as an optional interim qualification within the Associate Degree of Digital Media and the Bachelor of Digital Media.

Similarly, the Associate Degree of Digital Media can serve as an optional interim qualification within the Bachelor of Digital Media.

Diploma graduates can advance into the second year of either the Associate Degree of Digital Media or the Bachelor of Digital Media.

Furthermore, Associate Degree graduates can progress into the third year of the Bachelor of Digital Media.

COURSE STRUCTURE:
Completion of this program mandates 16 units, comprising eight fundamental units and two minors, each consisting of four units. Minors are available in graphic design, interactive media, screen production, and animation.

UNIT INFORMATION:
For comprehensive information on the units available within this program, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER:
If you have previously undertaken relevant coursework applicable to your enrolled program, you may qualify for credit transfer."

The advent of the digital revolution has significantly altered our methods of working, learning, leisure, and communication. It has spawned new occupations that were non-existent merely a decade ago and has fundamentally transformed existing ones. Individuals proficient in creating and utilizing digital media are highly sought after. Upon finishing the Associate Degree of Digital Media, you will be equipped to explore career prospects in areas including:

- Web design
- Graphic design
- Publishing
- Photography
- Illustration
- Animation
- Game development
- Software development
- Audio production
- Video production
- Film and television post-production
- Visual effects
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Education and training

Successful completion of the equivalent of an Australian Year 12.

 IELTS Academic - 6.0 with no individual band score of less than 5.5; TOEFL Internet-based - Overall score of 75 with no score less than 17; Pearson Test of English Academic - Overall score of 54 with no score less than 46.