UniSA ONLINE

STUDY GUIDE
2021/2022
BACHELOR OF DIGITAL MEDIA

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UPGRADE
IN YOUR
YOUR CAREER
LUNCH BREAK

STUDY ON DEMAND
Our 100% online, career-focused degrees give you full
control and ultimate flexibility over your study. Access
online student support seven days a week, plan your
study to fit around your life, view learning resources
24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment
anywhere, any time and on any device.
Our degrees are designed for people who lead busy lives, so
we make it easy for you to engage with learning activities
when it’s convenient for you – even if that means studying
in your lunch break.
When you study with UniSA Online, you won’t just leave
with a degree – you’ll open up a world of exciting opportunities
to advance your career or reinvent yourself in the workplace.
 Image: Pridham Hall at UniSA’s City West campus.

Study with
Australia’s University of

25+
YEARS
RANKED IN THE

TOP 10 OF EXPERIENCE
IN AUSTRALIA FOR DELIVERING ONLINE
EMPLOYER SATISFACTION AND DISTANCE
EDUCATION
2020 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey
– Overall Satisfaction Indicator

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 RANKED 25TH
IN THE WORLD’S
TOP 50 UNDER 50
2020 THE Young University
Rankings

Enterprise No.1
IN AUSTRALIA FOR
QUALITY
EDUCATION
2020 THE University
Impact Rankings

UniSA is one of

AUSTRALIA’S
LARGEST ONLINE
UNIVERSITIES
Ranked 5th, 2019 Department of Education
OVERALL FIVE
STAR RATING
and Training Data - Commencing Domestic
Bachelor Degree Students (External)

FOR EXCELLENCE
2019 QS Stars Ratings

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 Image: The award-winning Jeffrey Smart Building at UniSA’s City West campus.

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DESIGNED BY UniSA.
DELIVERED BY UniSA.
Every aspect of your UniSA Online degree is designed and delivered by
UniSA’s very own experienced academics and online learning experts.
This differs from many other online university providers.
As a student, you’ll benefit from our academic We exist to create exciting futures through
and curriculum expertise, extensive industry online learning. We’re 100% focused on
connections and leading-edge research into providing the best experience and outcomes
online learning. for our students.

We collaborate, we innovate, and we’re No matter where you live or how busy your
constantly implementing new ideas, solutions life might be, you’ll engage with a team of
and strategies to improve our courses and passionate and experienced people who
support services so that you get the very best are committed to ensuring you have an
out of your time with us. outstanding, high-quality education.

BUILDING ON 25+ YEARS OF DELIVERING

ONLINE AND DISTANCE EDUCATION.
We have a long tradition of off-campus learning, establishing the UniSA Distance Education Centre
more than 25 years ago. Our centre was designated as one of eight national Distance Education
Centres in Australia and was one of the largest providers of distance education in the country.

UniSA Online builds on the University’s history and experience, opening up more opportunities
for people to earn a degree and take charge of their career.

With more than 35,000 students across six campuses, and 6,000 students studying online,
you’ll join a diverse community of learners and award-winning teachers.

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 A MESSAGE
FROM OUR
VICE CHANCELLOR

UniSA is ranked in the top five

universities in Australia for graduate
employability*.

UniSA Online has been built on the continued “Our degrees are designed by academic experts who
evolution of our University, which since its inception, have strong links to employers. This relationship ensures
has made it possible for thousands of people in you’ll be equipped with the most current information
Australia and around the world to access high- needed to be successful in your career. We engage our
quality, 100% online degrees and courses that can students in innovative, quality learning experiences
be studied anywhere, anytime.
within a supportive environment that develops
We have been perfecting this for more than 30 years leadership skills and fosters confidence in discipline
and have had outstanding success in offering further knowledge, problem solving and critical thinking.
education to people who have jobs and families to
juggle. Even amidst the pandemic which changed Embarking on a university degree is an exciting milestone
the way we all live, work, interact and connect with in life – and UniSA Online will play an important
the world, those who chose to study online with us part in helping you achieve your career goals.”
were able to keep progressing their careers without
interruption. Associate Professor Barbara Parker
Executive Director: UniSA Online
Our online degrees have been developed from
scratch – at every point we have considered how
we can teach to the highest standards in an online
environment and deliver an exceptional student
experience, while maintaining a focus on developing
the skills employers are looking for today.

As Australia’s University of Enterprise and a university

that prizes our close relationships with business,
industry and the professions, we are reflecting that
relevance in the design of all of the UniSA Online
degrees so that learning activities reflect real work
environments. This is your opportunity to upgrade
your career or change your future with one of
Australia’s largest online education providers^. I wish
you all the success in the world as you take these
next steps with us and enter the world of education
On Demand through UniSA Online.

Professor David G. Lloyd

Vice Chancellor and President

* Ranked #4, 2020 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey

– Graduate Employability Skills Indicator
^ 2019 Department of Education and Skills

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CONTENTS
Why Study On Demand....................................................................................................................... 8

Get support..................................................................................................................................................10
Why Study On Demand
Your online study experience.......................................................................................................13
Get support
Take your career to new heights...............................................................................................14
Your online study experience
Bachelor of Digital Media.............................. ...................................................................................16
Take your career to new heights
Are you eligible? ......................................................................................................................................17

Apply today ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Study 70 other flexible online degrees ..............................................................................18

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 Take control of your
study with UniSA Online
WHY STUDY ON DEMAND?

All assessments are 100% online.

No need to come onto campus

Four start dates in January,

April, June and September

Learn in 10-week blocks

24/7 access to learning resources

Online student support services

seven days a week

All content available before

your term starts

Fit life around study

Plan your study

schedule ahead of time

Scholarships and grants

available for eligible students

START YOUR CREDIT CHECK

Fast-track your degree and receive credit
for past study and/or work experience.

Visit unisaonline.edu.au/credit

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BENEFIT FROM
100% ONLINE STUDY
Designed specifically for online learning
Learn through media-rich course material, short engaging
videos, and interactive activities such as quizzes, forum posts
and online face-to-face discussions. Your degree has been
designed specifically for online learning to ensure you graduate
with the skills and knowledge needed for your future career.

100% online – no need to come onto campus

Everything from your course content to weekly activities and
assessments is 100% online. You’ll communicate with academic
staff and students via live messages, online discussion forums
and email. You’ll never need to set foot on campus, which is
perfect if you wish to continue working while you study.

Plan your study schedule ahead of time

All of your course content is available before your term starts.
This means you can log in and have a look at your learning
materials, weekly activities and assessments ahead of time.
You’ll have the ability to organise your study schedule and
factor in family, work or life commitments in advance.
If you know you’ve got a busy week coming up, you can
complete your course readings or assessments beforehand
so you don’t fall behind.

Fit life around study

Full-time students study two courses each term. It makes earning
a degree completely achievable, especially if you’re working.
Your degree is delivered over four terms each year. Each term
runs for 10 weeks with 2-week breaks in between each term.
You’ll also have the option to go part-time, or switch between
the two. If you need to take a break in your study, that’s an
option too. We recommend speaking to your Student Adviser
who can help you update your study plan and check when
your courses are offered.

STUDYING
A DEGREE IS
COMPLETELY
ACHIEVABLE.
2 COURSES EACH TERM
X 4 TERMS
= FULL-TIME STUDY

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 Get support
seven days
a week Glenn Meiners
UniSA Online HR graduate
HR Systems Administrator & Process
Improvement Officer, Anglicare Victoria
“Studying 100% online was really
OUR SERVICE appealing, especially as I work full-
COMMITMENT TO YOU time. With a busy timetable, it’s been
great being able to email and live
message my online academics and
Whether you need help with assignments support staff whenever I needed.
and referencing, or require administrative They’ve always been extremely
or technical support, you’ll have On Demand supportive and check in regularly.
access to a team that’ll be there to support Most importantly, they understand
that for a lot of students, life can get
you every step of the way. As a UniSA in the way and sometimes things
Online student, you’ll engage with people don’t always go according to plan.
who genuinely care about helping you It’s fantastic knowing there are
achieve your very best. people on the other end who can
relate and will do all they can to
make sure you’ve got everything you
need to achieve your very best.”
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 Lucy Andrew
Online Course Facilitator
Critical Approaches to
Online Learning
“Your success means
everything to us. I love
interacting with students
face-to-face online and
encourage students to
connect with us. We’re here to
get you off to the right start,
provide the help you need,
and we’ll be there to applaud
loudly when you graduate.”

HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

Contact online academics Get tech support around the clock Download study resources and
seven days a week Our IT Help Desk is available 24/7 to access other University services
You’ll be supported by our highly provide assistance with your computer set Learn useful study strategies and download
experienced academic team of Online up, student email, software requirements materials designed to improve your study
Course Facilitators and Online Tutors. and other UniSA apps and student skills. Get personalised career advice and
Our academics will guide you through applications. You’ll be able to get access counselling and wellbeing services,
your learning and ensure you have an support no matter what time it is. disability support, Wirringka Student Services,
outstanding, high-quality education. learning advisers, and library staff over
Access free software and resources extended hours.
They can help you with your course
materials and assessments, provide Download the full Office 365 ProPlus suite, Visit unisaonline.edu.au/support to find
feedback on your work, assist you with which includes full versions of programs out more.
referencing as well as answer any other like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
course-specific queries. and OneNote. Along with 1Tb of personal
You’ll be able to contact your academics storage that syncs with your PC or mobile
via email, online discussion forums and device, you’ll also have free access to more
live messages in the online learning than 5,000 video courses on Lynda.com.
environment. You can also communicate in
real-time and chat face-to-face with your Check your device
academics online.
See if your device has the minimum IT
requirements to study online. You’ll be able
Receive dedicated Student to check the speed of your internet connection
Adviser support and see if you have the system requirements
Your Student Adviser will be an important to sit online exams. The computer system
part of your university experience. They test takes just a few seconds.
can help you enrol, plan your courses, or Visit unisaonline.edu.au/systemtest to
discuss personal circumstances that may learn more.
impact on your studies. They’ll link you to
other support services in the University Our Student Adviser team can help you with study
and can help you schedule appointments admin and non-academic related questions.
if required.

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 Professor Shane Dawson
Executive Dean, UniSA
Education Futures
“UniSA is one of the leading
universities in the world
known for its learning
analytics research. As a
founding institution for the
Society for Learning Analytics
Research, we’ve been involved
in numerous national and
international projects that look
at how students engage and
learn in online settings. We’re
continuously investigating and
developing new innovations
that will benefit our students’
learning experience and
future employment options.”

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 LEARN FROM
EXPERIENCED
ACADEMICS
- with -
INDUSTRY
CONNECTIONS

Your On Demand
study experience 87%
UniSA ONLINE
STUDENT
SATISFACTION
Learn from expert academics 24/7 interactive online
FOR TEACHING QUALITY
Passionate about online learning, our environment AND STUDENT SUPPORT*
academic staff are subject-matter experts Our interactive online environment is a
who are committed to delivering high one-stop shop for all your study needs.
quality and personalised support to help Track your progress through the student
you thrive in your studies. They understand dashboard, plan your study schedule,
the unique needs of online students and and stay on top of due dates for tasks
will help you navigate the online course and assessments. It’s like your very own
materials, resources and technology personal study coach.

85%
so you can get the most of out of your
study experience.
Learning resources
Expand your professional at your fingertips
network from wherever you are Access a library of more than 700,000 UniSA ONLINE
UniSA Online is designed to help you
digital resources including e-books, videos STUDENT
connect with a community of other
and journal articles, right at your fingertips.
If you can’t find what you’re after, our Ask SATISFACTION
like-minded students. Share, debate the Library virtual service will assist you to
and collaborate ideas through online FOR LEARNING
locate, access, evaluate, use and reference
chat, video conferencing, and other a range of information resources.
RESOURCES*
online communication tools.

Industry approved, quality assured

*2020 ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey
Our industry connections will enrich your (Undergraduate, Domestic Students)
online study experience. Each degree National average for teaching quality: 82%.
National average for student support: 77%.
has been designed in conjunction with National average for learning resources: 79%.
industry experts and is overseen by an
experienced industry advisory board with
a wealth of experience. Learn cutting-
edge developments in your field and solve
real-world problems that organisations
face today.

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 Take your career
to new heights
ACCESS AN EXTENSIVE SUITE OF
ONLINE RESOURCES PURPOSELY
DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD YOUR
TOP 5
IN AUSTRALIA FOR
EMPLOYABILITY. GRADUATE
As a UniSA Online student, you’ll have all the
EMPLOYABILITY^
information and resources you need to make
informed choices for your career. From updating
your resume to writing a winning cover letter,
or preparing for an upcoming interview, we’ll
help you put your best foot forward.

^Ranked #4, 2020 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey – Graduate Employability Skills Indicator
*Based on a total of 1,027 responses from enrolled students in UniSA Online’s New Student Survey

32%
of UniSA Online students
WANT TO ADVANCE
THEIR CAREER
in their current field*

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Get personalised career advice
Our Career Advisers are available for online appointments
if you need guidance on your career development, are
looking for advice on choosing the right electives or want to
develop a job search plan. We genuinely care about seeing
you succeed. Our commitment to your career doesn’t end
once you graduate – you’ll have access to career advice David Maerschel
and support for up to 12 months after you graduate. UniSA Career Adviser

Engage with industry representatives “As a UniSA Online student,

you’ll have access to a range
Interact with people working in your profession while you’re of self-help career resources
studying and build a network with students and professionals including our resume template
in your chosen field. builder, an interview simulator,
career assessments, interactive
Search for employment opportunities videos and useful articles from
UniSA Career Services promotes a range of employment employers, plus so much more.
opportunities via our online job board, UniSA CareerHub. You can also schedule one-
on-one appointments with
You’ll find casual, part-time or full-time employment, graduate our team of Career Advisers
and vacation opportunities, internships as well as a range of as well as email your resume
Australian and international volunteering opportunities. and cover letter for review.”

32%
of UniSA Online students
43%
of UniSA Online students
WANT TO ADVANCE WANT A CAREER
THEIR CAREER
in their current field* CHANGE*

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 Bachelor of STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
DIGITAL MEDIA XBDM
.unisaonline.edu.au/digital-media

DEGREE INFO
100% online
3 years full-time
January, April, June, September
Part-time study available
10-15 hours per week per course

KEY FEATURES
Develop essential digital skills including graphic
and web design, social media management, content James Grajdan
creation, video and audio production, animation and
Digital Media student
digital storytelling.
SA
Upskill in a range of digital areas required by businesses,
government departments and not-for-profits who are “I’ve always loved design and
increasingly bringing digital functions in-house. have worked on a few projects on
the side. I’d never thought I’d do
Get hands-on using the latest digital software and this as a career; I always thought
graduate with an industry-standard portfolio of work. it would be a hobby. Now that
Bring creative ideas to life in visually engaging ways to I’m in the degree, I know for
help businesses and their brands communicate with certain that this is definitely
people more effectively. the path I want to take.
. xplore how digital media has transformed the GLAM
E All the assessments encourage
(Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museum) sector and you to act like you’re a business
removed boundaries between cultural institutions and working for a client. It’s great
audiences around the world. because it gets you thinking
. omplement your digital media expertise with
C about how to run a business, how
electives from a range of disciplines including business, to break down tasks, and how
marketing, IT and data analytics, and communication. to work with different people.”

CAREERS DEGREE STRUCTURE

Digital content creator /
social media manager /
FIRST YEAR DID YOU KNOW?
Critical Approaches to Online Learning
online journalist / visual Introduction to Digital Media
communication designer / Introduction to Video Production
digital content strategist / Intercultural Communication
videographer / digital Introduction to Social Media
storyteller / freelancer Digital Graphics and Imaging
Introduction to the GLAM sector -

$111.7B
Galleries, Libraries, Archives and
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS Museums
Digital Media Project 1
Completion of online literacy and
numeracy test with relevant work SECOND YEAR
experience; or Foundation Studies Animation Design
program or Diploma in Arts Archives and the Digital World
through UniSA College. Writing for Digital Media Cultural and creative activity
Design for Digital Technologies contributed $111.7 billion to
Innovative Curatorial Studies
Digital Media Project 2 Australia’s economy in just
2x Electives
two years alone.*
THIRD YEAR
Web Design
Digital Documentary
Narrating Objects, Art and Archives
Digital Mediascapes
Industry and Practice
Digital Media Project 3 *Bureau of Communications and Arts Research: Cultural and
2x Electives creative activity in Australia 2008–09 to 2016–17 (2016–17 period).

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 Are you
eligible? APPLY
UNDERGRADUATE
TODAY
ADMISSION CRITERIA

Applicants are required to meet one of the following

criteria with a competitive result: Apply direct at
Higher education study
unisaonline.edu.au
• Successfully completed equivalent to a
minimum of half a year of full-time study of
or call us on 1800 531 962.
a higher education program at a recognised
higher education provider.
Just follow these simple steps:
Vocational Education Training (VET)
• Completed an award from a recognised
training organisation at Certificate IV or above. Check your eligibility
Work and life experience Take our eligibility check and answer a few

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short questions to see if you’re eligible.
• Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy
You’ll be given an option to continue your
test and have relevant work experience; or
application, save it for later or request a
• Completed a UniSA Foundations Studies call back from a Degree Adviser if you
program or equivalent; or have any questions.
• Qualified for Special Entry.
Recent secondary education
• Completed a secondary education
qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an
interstate year 12 or international qualification.
Gather your relevant
Online literacy and numeracy test documents
In order to sit the test, you’ll need to complete
If you’re eligible, you’ll receive
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a UniSA Online application and provide
evidence of relevant work experience. an email outlining the entry
requirements and the relevant
documentation you need in order
Residency requirements to be considered.
Even though this degree is taught online, you must
meet the following residency requirements:
• if you are an Australian citizen, you must be a
resident in Australia for at least some of your
degree to be eligible for admission; or
• if you are a Permanent Resident, permanent Complete your application and
Humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand
citizen, you must be a resident in Australia for
send through your documents
all of your degree to be eligible for admission. To complete your application, you’ll be

Fees and finance 3 asked to provide your personal details,

education history, work history, and
study details. You’ll also need to upload
UniSA Online undergraduate courses are Commonwealth
your relevant documents to verify your
Supported for eligible students. Commonwealth supported
previous study or work experience.
students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher
education through a student contribution. You may be
eligible to defer payment of your student contribution via
Commonwealth Government’s HECS-HELP loan schemes.
UniSA Online postgraduate students are considered KEY DATES
domestic fee-paying students. Postgraduate students may
Application closing dates for each
be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan to help pay their tuition fees.
term can be found at
unisaonline.edu.au/fees unisaonline.edu.au/key-dates

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STUDY 70 OTHER
FLEXIBLE ONLINE
DEGREES
UniSA offers a range of other online degrees that
can be studied off-campus, providing you with the
flexibility to study where and when you choose.
We have degrees across the following areas.

ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

BUSINESS

EDUCATION AND TEACHING

ENGINEERING

HEALTH

IT

MBA

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

Note: Some on-campus study may be required.

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 100% ONLINE DEGREES AND COURSES IN:
Accounting
Aged Care
Communication
Community Health
Construction Management
Criminal Justice
Digital Media
Engineering
Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
Information Technology and Data Analytics
Management
Marketing
Nutrition and Exercise
Psychological Science and Sociology
Psychology
Public Health

Find out more about our online degrees:

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