Why Bachelor of Creative Arts?
Do you dream of designing websites or digital experiences that millions will interact with?
Digital media and web designers shape the way we connect, communicate and engage with the digital world. Whether you’re shopping online, scrolling through your feed, or streaming the latest TV show – your experience has been carefully curated by designers with the user in mind.
Channel your creativity across areas like digital marketing, e-commerce and visual storytelling. Design new digital platforms that are intuitive and user centred. Communicate visual content with impact.
Get ready to design, create and innovate.
Overview
Our Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Digital Media and Web Design prepares you for a creative career as a design professional in the digital space.
You’ll explore user experience design principles and examine a variety of digital media to understand how and why audiences engage with digital platforms. You’ll learn to manage projects, design interfaces, websites and new interactive experiences, and build your own professional portfolio. You’ll also consider ethical concepts and how online platforms affect social, cultural and political systems.
Connect with leading creative organisations throughout your degree and gain hands-on experience through internships and industry projects. Collaborate with students across other creative disciplines to solve real-world problems for an industry client.
Combine your major in Digital Media and Web Design with a second, complementary major to enhance your career options.
Gain professional, transferable skills through core creative arts courses, equipping you to work across a range of roles within the creative industries.
Key features
Build a professional digital portfolio preparing you to pitch your ideas and skills to industry. - Work on real-world projects and learn how to find creative solutions to industry challenges.
- Access creative spaces and modern technologies to develop technical skills and bring your ideas to life.
- Engage with leading creative organisations through professional experiences and industry projects.
- Pair your Digital Media and Web Design major with a second, complementary major.
- Gain valuable transferable skills like project management that can be applied across any creative industry.
What you'll learn
Our Bachelor of Creative Arts is highly flexible so you can design your degree around your career goals.
Through the Digital Media and Web Design major, you’ll explore design principles and learn how to apply them across digital platforms. You’ll gain practical skills in content management systems, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, digital asset editing and more, to create visually appealing and functioning websites.
As well as building your technical skills, you’ll explore big-picture concepts like audience behaviour, cultural trends in social media, the influence of digital media on society and culture, and possible futures of online platforms.
Throughout your degree, you’ll study courses in subjects including:
- Social media audiences and algorithmic cultures
- Digital design principles and methods
- Web design principles
- Principles of UX design
- Digital project management
- Web development
- Digital mediascapes
- Web design portfolio.
Common core courses will equip you with transferable skills like problem-solving, creative thinking and collaboration. You’ll also develop skills across project management and client relations and get familiar with industry-specific methodologies and techniques like agile and scrum.
You’ll gain hands-on experience working on collaborative projects with a real-world industry client. In your final year, you’ll develop a professional portfolio of work, and complete an internship or major project, building your industry connections and experience.
Majors
The Bachelor of Creative Arts is also available with majors in the following:
- Comicbook Creation
- Creative Industries
- Creative Writing
- Festivals
- Games Design and Production
- Immersive Media
- Performing Arts
- Screen Production.
In addition to your Digital Media and Web Design major, you can study a second, complementary major and expand your expertise across two specialist areas.
You can select your complementary major from any major study area offered through the Bachelor of Creative Arts, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Media and Communication.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 30 units for Core courses, and
- 96 units for 2 Majors from Majors, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 12 units for Electives
Complete 30 units comprising:
- 18 units from Common core, and
- 12 units for all Program core
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Proppa Ways, Future Practice
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Creative Worlds: Industries, Identities and Opportunities
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Course code
CREA1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Creative Solutions: Reimagining Projects
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Course code
CREA2001
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Units
6
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Complete 48 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Digital Design Principles and Methods
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Course code
GRAP1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Social Media Audiences and Algorithmic Cultures
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Course code
MDIA1017
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Units
6
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Course name
Digital Project Management
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Course code
COGR2000
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Units
6
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Course name
Principles of UX Design
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Course code
GRAP2000
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Units
6
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Course name
Web Design Principles
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Course code
MDIA2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Web Development
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Course code
MDIA3001
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Units
6
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Course name
Digital Mediascapes
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Course code
MDIA3002
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Units
6
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Course name
Web Design Portfolio
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Course code
MDIA3003
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Units
6
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Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Creative Arts Professional Experience
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Course code
CREA3901
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Units
6
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Complete one Major from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Creative Writing
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Course code
CREWBCRAR
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Units
48
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Course name
Creative Industries
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Course code
CREIBCRAR
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Units
48
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Course name
Performing Arts
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Course code
PERFBCRAR
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Units
48
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Course name
Festivals
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Course code
FESTBCRAR
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Units
48
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Course name
Comicbook Creation
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Course code
COMIBCRAR
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Units
48
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Course name
Games Design and Production
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Course code
GAMEBCRAR
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Units
48
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Course name
Immersive Media
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Course code
IMEDBCRAR
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Units
48
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Course name
Screen Production
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Course code
SCRPBCRAR
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Units
48
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Career outcomes
With a Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Digital Media and Web Design, a range of creative paths are available. You could be designing engaging websites for innovative brands, crafting visually captivating online experiences that draw users in. Or you might get a role as a digital content producer, creating engaging graphics and multimedia that make users want to click to see more. If web development is your passion, perhaps you could join a tech firm or start-up, building sleek, functional sites that drive business success.
From web design studios to marketing agencies, this degree prepares you for work environments where creativity meets technology.
You might consider careers as a:
- Digital marketing specialist
- Web designer
- UI/UX designer
- Agile project manager and scrum master
- Digital content producer
- Social media manager
- Digital project manager
- Front-end developer
- SEO specialist
- Videographer.
Industry trends
With increasing demand for digital content globally, it’s no surprise that jobs in these sectors are some of the fastest growing in industry. According to Jobs and Skills Australia’s 2023 projections, digital and technology jobs are expected to grow by 21% by 2033, and are set to outpace Australia’s population growth over the coming decade (Australian Treasury, 2023).
This growth reflects the increased demand for skilled workers who can manage and create digital content effectively across industries. Our Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Digital Media and Web Design will equip you with a skillset that will be in-demand for years to come.
Ready to apply?
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
