MDC5320 Multimedia design studio 4
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
MDC5320 Multimedia design studio 4 is a level 5, 18-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs MDC5220 or MDC5220.
- Credit points
- 18
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MDC5320
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- MMD5003Multimedia design studio 3
After MDC5320
No unit lists MDC5320 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in the Master of Design (F6002).
Overview
This unit is the capstone studio to the Multimedia Design specialisation within the Master of Design. You are required to develop a self-initiated major studio project that demonstrates an advanced-level application of multimedia design. The project will serve as a vehicle providing you with a means to undertake creative decision-making; apply your design, media and technical capabilities; and exercise a professional understanding of multimedia design practice. Preliminary research and project development will be undertaken in consultation with the studio supervisor.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Blended |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Blended |
Assessment
- Project 1Project50%
- Project 2Project50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply independent research, problem-solving methodologies and advanced technical skills to plan and manage complex multimedia design solutions from initial concept to final resolution;
- 2
Demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency in the design and production of a multimedia product;
- 3
Communicate ideas and concepts to critically reflect, evaluate and justify your own multimedia design project;
- 4
Demonstrate an extensive understanding of the multimedia design discipline and its professional practices, within the scope of a specified multimedia design project;
- 5
Proficiently present multimedia design concepts in a logical and informed manner that has relevancy to a specified target audience.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities96 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
36 hours per week including 9 contact hours plus 27 hours independent study.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Jeffrey Janet
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Jeffrey Janet
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MDC5320?
You need MDC5220 or MDC5220 before you enrol; and OHS1000 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is MDC5320 offered?
In 2025, MDC5320 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does MDC5320 have an exam?
No. MDC5320 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.