Master of Digital Learning Futures
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
Advancements and innovations with digital technology are not stopping now! The Master of Digital Learning Futures can help you get ready for the next wave of global transformation. This innovative, industry-relevant program investigates the dynamics of the digital era. What new 'smarts' are on the horizon and what skills are needed to engage effectively within the digital paradigm? How might we learn next? How might we teach?The Master of Digital Learning Futures is an inter-disciplinary course that probes the possibilities of digital media and how it can optimise learning.The course is suited to those working or aiming to work in educational settings, creative industries, software development, learning design, e-learning and related fields. Based on a solid foundation of core units, you'll have opportunities for research and internships, as well as the flexibility to choose from electives in new media production skills, web development, programming and systems management.
Structure
The Master of Digital Learning Futures offers 10 core units, which equip students with research, theory and practice related knowledge and skills. The program also offers a choice of specialist elective sequences including:New MediaNew Media Web DevelopmentInformation Technology - Introductory Web ProgrammingInformation Technology - Systems ManagementThe program concludes with a research project grounded in a real-world situation, which can be either theory focused or digital resource production based, and linked to an industry-based internship.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(10 units)120cpCompulsory Core units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below.BUS502 Entrepreneurship (replaces PRT503 from 2021)DLF511 Hacking the Matrix: Video Games, Cyber Security and the Digital ParadigmDLF512 Digital Technologies: Aid and Development (only available externally)DLF513 Digital Technologies: Re/making Digital Cultures Through Curricula and AssessmentDLF514 Digital Technologies: Education, Apps and Mobile DevicesDLF515 Digital Technologies: Languages, Literacy and Data LiteracyPRT551 Project Management Risk and ReliabilityEMG505 Research Methodologies in Global LearningEMG609 Internship in Global Learning (20cp) (repeatable)Specialist Electives (4 units)40cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below. Note: at least two (2) units must be at 200 level or above.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - WEB DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMINGComplete the three (3) units below:HIT137 Software NowHIT164 Computing FundamentalsHIT226 Mobile Web StructuresAnd one (1) unit from the following:HIT237 Building Interactive SoftwareHIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design (pre-requisite is HIT226)INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - SYSTEMS MANAGEMENTHIT172 Operating Systems and ApplicationsHIT333 Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019)HIT372 Organisational Network Infrastructure (replaces HIT272 from 2019)HIT363 Enterprise IT Management (replaces BIS342 from 2019)NEW MEDIA* (please see further information below)IAS114 Introduction to Screen Media (replaces SMP101 from 2020 - recoded from NMD201 2018)IAS215 Screen Media and Production 1 (replaces SMP201 from 2020 - recoded from NMD201 2018)IAS216 Screen Media and Production 2 (replaces SMP301 from 2020 - recoded from NMD302 2018)IAS315 Digital Sound Recording and Design (replaces SMP202 from 2020 - recoded from MUS299 2018)IAS316 Digital Media Research Project (replaces SMP303 from 2020 - recoded from NMD302 2018)SMP302 Sound Recording and Design 2 (recoded from MUS399 2018) (no longer available from 2020)SMP203 Digital Media Design Studio 1 (recoded from NMD203 2018) (no longer available from 2020)SMP204 Digital Media Design Studio 2 (recoded from NMD204 2018) (no longer available from 2020)SMP304 Digital Media Project 2 (recoded from NMD301 2018) (no longer available from 2020)New from 2020IAS174 Digital Media and Online Content DesignIAS184 Digital CompositionIAS274 Digital Image Capture and Photographic MediaNEW MEDIA WEB DEVELOPMENTSelect two (2) units from the following:SMP203 Digital Media Design Studio 1 (recoded from NMD203 2018) (no longer available from 2020)SMP204 Digital Media Design Studio 2 (recoded from NMD204 2018) (no longer available from 2020)SMP304 Digital Media Project 2 (recoded from NMD301 2018) (no longer available from 2020)New from 2020IAS174 Digital Media and Online Content DesignIAS184 Digital CompositionIAS274 Digital Image Capture and Photographic MediaIAS316 Digital Media Research ProjectAnd two (2) from the following:HIT164 Computing FundamentalsHIT226 Mobile Web StructuresHIT381 Human Computer Interaction Design (pre-requisite is HIT226) 160cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award.Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.*NEW MEDIAStudents with demonstrated high level competence in video production (camera, lighting, sound, editing, scripting), conventions of non-fiction and fiction forms as well as post production software (Adobe Premier) need not take NMD201.Students with demonstrated high level competence in motion graphics, visual effects and animation (Adobe After Effects) need not take NMD203.Students with demonstrated high level competence in design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator for interactive and print) need not take NMD204.Students with demonstrated high level competence in sound (location and studio mixing and recording, knowledge of different microphones, pick up patterns, acoustics) and design and editing (Pro-Tools) need not take MUS299.Students with advanced digital media skills who are ready to apply those skills at a professional level (for client or industry) should be selecting 300-level units.Students are encouraged to take any 200-level unit that encompasses skills and knowledge not already attained to gain experience with a broad set of digital media applications.Course Changes - 2021PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals has been replaced by BUS502 Entrepreneurship from 2021. Students who have completed PRT503 should not also complete BUS502.
Subjects
- Education
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree or equivalent international qualification.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $28,104 | No |
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| CDU Online | International: $28,104 | No |
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