Graduate Certificate in Digital Content Creation

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Plan and execute substantial digital media projects, including visual and audio design elements, motion graphics and animation, for a range of professional contexts;  

  2. Propose and critique processes for accessible digital media transformation;  

  3. Analyse and interpret a range of data sources to assess and critically review digital media projects and their context;  

  4. Apply digital media industry project management processes with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability;  

  5. Advocate and adjudicate solutions for working collaboratively and sustainably with others in inclusive and diverse environments, as a leader or a team, to implement co-design and co-creation tools;  

  6. Communicate the potential and shortcomings of technology to justify and interpret practical and theoretical propositions, methodologies, accessibility, conclusions and professional decisions to a range of audiences.

Proposed careers may include positions as digital media producer, UX (user experience) practitioner, digital marketing manager, e-learning designer, and digital media strategist.

Higher education

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.

Work and Life

Applicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for credit (advanced standing).

Applications for credit (advanced standing) can be made as part of your course application.

Discover how use new and existing technology to deliver content and services.

You'll explore the potential of digital media to assist you in your goals with the Graduate Certificate in Digital Content Creation at Victoria University.

In this course, you will learn about new and established forms of technology and the potential of using these to achieve results. You'll draw on your experience to adopt management processes such as Scrum, consider design-thinking and develop a user experience design (UX) portfolio.

When you graduate, you will have examples of innovative video, virtual reality, augmented reality and web design in your portfolio. And your knowledge will be future-proofed through critical appraisal of new technology and ongoing networking with the Victoria University alumni group.

Study in convenient four-week blocks

Following the overwhelming success of the revolutionary VU Block Model with undergraduate students, this course will be delivered in four-week mode, which means you study one units (subjects) at a time over four weeks, rather than juggling several units at once.

With its focused timetables and smaller, collaborative classes, VU’s Block Model for postgraduate courses gives you more time to connect with your peers, lecturers and industry partners, helping you to build strong professional networks.

The VU Block Model has improved our student results and engagement, and has won multiple international awards for innovation and excellence.

Recommended Study Pattern

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Digital Content Creation students will be required to complete:

• 48 credit points of Core studies

Course structure and units

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Digital Content Creation students will be required to complete:

Video Production, Unit code: ADM5002, Credits 12

Web Technologies, Unit code: ADM5003, Credits 12

Digital Media for Sport and Health, Unit code: ADM6002, Credits 12

Design Management, Unit code: ADM6005,Credits 12.

Award Requirements

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Digital Content Creation students will be required to complete 48 credit points of Core studies.