Immersive Media Business

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 5013
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Course ID
204220
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Steve Cook
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The immersive media industry is one of the fastest growing, most applicably diverse media areas we have witnessed for decades. In this course, students will not only explore the historical milestones that have brought us to this level of technological feasibility, but also the business practices currently in use within both entertainment and simulation contexts. Students will additionally have the opportunity to explore the ethical controversies/concerns facing the immersive media industry as it matures.

Course learning outcomes

  • Define, categorise and critically differentiate between immersive media technologies and platforms.
  • Identify and explain roles/responsibilities associated with immersive media technology development.
  • Interpret and assess historical milestones.
  • Make predictions associated with immersive media technology business models and technological advancements.
  • Critically assess ethical controversies/concerns through understanding of immersive media technology business frameworks.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 26421
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 19
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 203
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 203
Class number
Class number 26420
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 19
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 203
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 203

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MDIA7012 Immersive Media Business at the University of Adelaide

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