Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media)

History of Film Style

This topic explores ways in which stylistic elements such as cinematography, decoupage, staging, editing and sound design have been employed by filmmakers at various historical moments.

 

Introduction to Script Writing

This topic introduces students to the basic elements of writing screenplays for short films. Students will be introduced to story, narrative structure, plot, character and genre as well as industry standard documentation including synopsis, treatments, outlines, character breakdowns and scripts.

 

Screen Production Techniques 5

This topic introduces students to the conceptual, aesthetic, technical and administrative elements of short drama. Students will collaborate with their peers by undertaking crew roles and responsibilities to produce a short narrative drama.

 

Multimedia Production Part 1

Multimedia Production builds on the practical skills and knowledge introduced in Essential Multimedia. This topic presents a practical overview of various digital media processes.

 

3D Media Studio B

This topic explores the fundamental concepts of 3D modelling, rendering and animation in MAYA. A practical overview of these concepts as they are supported by the MAYA software package will be explored.

 

3D Media Studio C

This topic expands upon the fundamental concepts introduced in the topic 3D Animation. It will address the advanced concepts of Nurbs modelling, texturing, lights and rendering, paints and brushes in 3D, and particles and physics simulations.

 

Digital Games

This topic explores digital media art forms and commodities by focussing on the most prominent consumer case: digital games. Video and computer games have been at the cutting edge of developments in interactive narrative, immersive experience, virtuality, and represent a sizeable sector within the media industries. Classes will combine lecture, discussion, student presentation and exploration of interactive media and games.

 

Screen Production Techniques 8

In this topic students will work in self-directed crews with a supervising lecturer to produce a screen production project. Under the supervision of the lecturer, students will manage the production of the screen production project including crews, cast, budget, permissions, logistics and schedules.