Potential Career Outcomes
- Multimedia Designer (ANZSCO 232413): currently on Regional Occupation List
- Web Administrator (ANZSCO 313113): currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
- Web Developer (ANZSCO 261212): currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
Course overview
Gaining a qualification in IT and Digital Media will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of all aspect of designing and developing digital media technologies including, coding websites and mobile applications, editing videos and creating games. With these qualifications, you will acquire skills to work in a diverse range of digital media roles.
Interested in digital media? In Australia, there are many courses you can take to start your career in this field. Australia offers courses both at the vocational training level across to higher education. In these courses you will be exposed to topics such as:
- Digital Stimulations
- Game Designing
- Vision and Sound Editing
- Graphic User Interface
- Website Building
- Digital Video Editing
- Mobile Application
Graduate Outcomes
- People working in multimedia and IT fields earns an average $1,596 per week.
- Future career is predicted to grow strongly in the next 5 years.
- 80% works full time.
- Most people in the field work in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Information Media and Telecommunications; and Education and Training industry.
Common Course Requirements
- Completion of secondary education
- Meet English proficiency (Usually at least IELTS 5.5 overall)
Related Courses
- Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
Duration: 13 – 58 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Cost: $3,250 – $12,000
Locations: Most cities – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide
- Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies
Duration: 39 – 58 weeks
Intake: 4 Terms
Cost: $8,050 – $18,000
Locations: Most cities – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide
- Diploma of Digital Media Technology
Duration: 39 – 86 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Cost: $6,250 – $21,553
Locations: Most cities – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide
- Bachelor of Digital Media
Duration: 156 – 208 weeks
Intake: February, July
Cost: $28,000 – $36,000 per year
Locations: Most cities across Australia
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