Why Bachelor of Creative Arts?
How are Immersive Media technologies changing the world? We are seeing Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed realities (MR) redefining the way humans interact with the world. From simulation suites where surgeons use VR to practice procedures, to AR interfaces for reimagining architecture and interior design, to new kinds of entertainment and journalism – immersive media is at the forefront of future directions in many industries.
Immersive media can bring stories to life, enhance education and create interactive experiences. Use your expertise in virtual (VR), mixed (MR) and augmented realities (AR) and merge technology to become the next generation of creative professionals. You’ll work with industry standard software, develop technical skills and create immersive worlds that will stand out.
Overview
Learn the technical skills required to produce and plan immersive experiences. You will have the opportunity to produce creative content using the latest industry-standard technologies. Gain an understanding of how immersive technologies affect people from the physiological perspective.
You’ll explore immersive design theory and the capabilities of game engines – and use your creative skills to solve real-word problems. Develop an awareness of the ethical implications within the industry and examine future industry trends. You can also study a complementary major from a range of creative areas to expand your skill set.
Map your career goals and see where your creative toolkit can take you.
Key features
Develop technical skills in immersive media including virtual, mixed and augmented realities.- Work with the latest hardware, software and gaming technologies.
- Complete a professional experience and gain industry knowledge.
- Select a second major to broaden your skillset.
- Build valuable transferable skills applicable across the creative industries.
- Access creative spaces and modern facilities to develop technical skills and bring your ideas to life.
What you'll learn
In Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Immersive Media, you’ll learn how to create content for virtual (VR), mixed (MR), augmented reality (AR) and other immersive platforms.
You’ll develop technical skills in 3D modelling, digital sculpting, virtual environments and more. You’ll also complete creative core courses to build your creative thinking, problem-solving and collaborative skills.
In your first year, explore the creative arts and your own creative identity. Learn the history of immersive technology, interaction design, targeted graphics.
In the second year, you’ll solve real-world problems in creative ways and learn how to enhance user interfaces and develop immersive tech software.
The Bachelor of Creative Arts is flexible. You can pair immersive media with a complementary major from another creative area.
Majors
The Bachelor of Creative Arts is also available with majors in the following:
- Comicbook Creation
- Creative Industries
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media and Web Design
- Festivals
- Games Design and Production
- Performing Arts
- Screen Production.
You can choose to major in immersive media and select a complementary major from the list above, or a complementary major from the Bachelor of Arts or the 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
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An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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6
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Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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6
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Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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COREX003
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6
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Proppa Ways, Future Practice
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COREX004
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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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6
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Course name
Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing
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Course code
COREX006
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6
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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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Creative Worlds: Industries, Identities and Opportunities
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CREA1000
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6
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Course name
Visual Asset Design for Games
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INFO2020
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6
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6
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Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
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COGR1001
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Principles of UX Design
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GRAP2000
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6
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Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 1
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Course code
COGR2003
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6
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-
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6
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6
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Creative Solutions: Reimagining Projects
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CREA2001
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6
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Immersive Media Design and Development 2
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Course code
COGR2004
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6
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6
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Immersive Media Production Project 1
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Course code
CREA3008
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6
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Immersive Media Storytelling
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MDIA3013
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6
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6
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6
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Creative Arts Professional Experience
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Course code
CREA3901
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6
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Immersive Media Production Project 2
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CREA3009
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Course name
Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
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Course code
COGR1001
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6
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Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 1
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Course code
COGR2003
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6
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Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 2
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Course code
COGR2004
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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
Immersive Media Production Project 1
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Course code
CREA3008
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6
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Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 2
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Course code
CREA3009
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Units
6
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Course name
Visual Asset Design for Games
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Course code
INFO2020
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Units
6
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Course name
Immersive Media Storytelling
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MDIA3013
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6
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Creative Worlds: Industries, Identities and Opportunities
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CREA1000
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6
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Visual Asset Design for Games
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Course code
INFO2020
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6
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-
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6
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-
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6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
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COGR1001
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6
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-
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Principles of UX Design
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Course code
GRAP2000
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6
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Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 1
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Course code
COGR2003
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6
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6
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Creative Solutions: Reimagining Projects
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CREA2001
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6
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Immersive Media Design and Development 2
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COGR2004
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Immersive Media Production Project 1
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CREA3008
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6
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Immersive Media Storytelling
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MDIA3013
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6
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6
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Creative Arts Professional Experience
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CREA3901
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6
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Immersive Media Production Project 2
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CREA3009
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6
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Creative Arts Professional Experience
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Course code
CREA3901
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6
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Course name
Creative Worlds: Industries, Identities and Opportunities
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Course code
CREA1000
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6
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Course name
Visual Asset Design for Games
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Course code
INFO2020
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6
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6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
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COGR1001
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6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Principles of UX Design
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GRAP2000
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6
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Immersive Media Design and Development 1
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Course code
COGR2003
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6
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6
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6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Creative Solutions: Reimagining Projects
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CREA2001
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6
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Immersive Media Design and Development 2
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COGR2004
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Immersive Media Production Project 1
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CREA3008
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6
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Immersive Media Storytelling
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MDIA3013
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Creative Arts Professional Experience
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CREA3901
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6
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Immersive Media Production Project 2
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CREA3009
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6
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Complete 12 units comprising:
- 12 units for all University-wide electives
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| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Creative Worlds: Industries, Identities and Opportunities
|
Course code
CREA1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Visual Asset Design for Games
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Course code
INFO2020
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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6
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6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
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COGR1001
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6
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6
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6
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6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Principles of UX Design
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Course code
GRAP2000
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6
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Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 1
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Course code
COGR2003
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6
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-
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6
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6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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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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Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 2
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Course code
COGR2004
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Units
6
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6
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6
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| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Immersive Media Production Project 1
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CREA3008
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6
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Course name
Immersive Media Storytelling
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Course code
MDIA3013
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6
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6
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Creative Arts Professional Experience
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CREA3901
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6
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Immersive Media Production Project 2
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CREA3009
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6
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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
Digital Media and Web Design
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Course code
DIGMBCRAR
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Units
48
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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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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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Screen Production
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Course code
SCRPBCRAR
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Units
48
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| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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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
|
|
Course name
Visual Asset Design for Games
|
Course code
INFO2020
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
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6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Introduction to Immersive Media Technologies
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Course code
COGR1001
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6
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-
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6
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6
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6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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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
Immersive Media Design and Development 1
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Course code
COGR2003
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Units
6
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Course name
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-
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6
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6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Creative Solutions: Reimagining Projects
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Course code
CREA2001
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6
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Course name
Immersive Media Design and Development 2
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Course code
COGR2004
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6
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| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Immersive Media Production Project 1
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CREA3008
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6
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Immersive Media Storytelling
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Course code
MDIA3013
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6
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6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Creative Arts Professional Experience
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Course code
CREA3901
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6
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Immersive Media Production Project 2
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Course code
CREA3009
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6
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Career outcomes
The Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Immersive Media at Adelaide University equips you with the skills to excel in a variety of exciting careers in this dynamic digital field. With a focus on creativity and technology, you’ll develop the skills needed to excel in various roles that engage audiences in innovative ways.
You could become an immersive experience designer, crafting captivating experiences that draw players into new worlds. As an immersive technology developer, you might create immersive simulations that enhance learning and training. Or maybe you’ll work as an immersive content producer, blending human computer interaction and experience design to create engaging and diverse platforms.
You could also find work in the public or private sector, in fields such as:
- Entertainment and gaming
- Education and training
- Healthcare and simulation
- Marketing and advertising
- Media and journalism
- Immersive technology production.
This degree also provides a pathway for further postgraduate study or research.
Industry trends
The creative sector is experiencing significant growth worldwide. Advances in digital technologies, cultural tourism and collaborations between sectors like film, gaming and virtual reality are providing new opportunities for creative thinkers with strong problem-solving skills.
The gaming sector continues to be a significant driver of immersive media development. As of 2023, around 60% of gamers are using immersive technology, with VR gaming alone projected to surpass $12 billion in market revenue (Grand View Research, Immersive Entertainment Market).
As a graduate of Adelaide University, you’ll have the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this exciting and evolving field.
Ready to apply?
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.
