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A digital media degree that's a degree more creative. Study On Demand with UniSA Online.

Study an innovative degree that puts you at the cutting-edge of digital and media development.

Develop the technical knowledge and experience needed to enter the exciting world of video and documentary production, animation, visual effects, graphic design and web development. Gain an understanding of the professional production cycle from conceptualisation through to production and post-production. Graduate with a digital portfolio of work to progress or advance your career. Learn in an immersive online environment using the latest multimedia software using the most up-to-date technologies.

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Top 5 in Australia
for quality education*

100% online
No need to come onto campus

Credit for prior study
Fast-track your graduation

Flexible study options
Work while you study

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*Ranked #3, 2023 THE University Impact Rankings.

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What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Digital Media is your opportunity to upskill in a broad range of digital areas increasingly required by businesses, government departments and not-for-profits. You'll learn in a creative environment that integrates the latest technology and creative practice, using the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software that you'll have access to for free. At the end of your degree, you'll come out as an excellent visual storyteller with a broad foundation in essential design skills including video and documentary production, animation and visual effects, web design and graphic design.

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Animation design

Learn image, typography, and character design while exploring various animation techniques such as cel, stop-motion, and movement synchronised with sound. 

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Video production

Study professional skills, equipment and practices in video and documentary production through the production of a short factual story of your choice.

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Web design

Develop your skills in industry best practice for modern web development. Learn to design for the web and optimise for current and future mobile devices.

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Graphic design

Develop your knowledge of design principles while learning to produce print and digital graphic designs.

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Digital media project

Grow your portfolio while you study and undertake digital media projects of your choice throughout your degree.

Study Digital Media On Demand

Study On Demand – a 100% online digital media degree designed specifically for online learning. Take full control over your study - access support seven days a week, engage with course content from day one, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

UniSA Video

Online Course Facilitator

Nicole Underwood

"I have thirty years of experience as a journalist and digital media specialist and eighteen years experience as an academic in media at UniSA. I’m passionate about digital media and storytelling and established an innovative and entrepreneurial digital journalism site and business two years ago called Stories Well Told. Organisations I’ve worked with include News Limited, the ABC, the Motor Accident Commission, Anglicare, Statewide Super, RenewalSA and many local, state and federal government departments and digital media creative agencies. I have also been a judge of the South Australian Media Awards for eight years and a member of a number of professional organisations."

Katrina McLachlan
Online Course Facilitator, Bachelor of Digital Media

Excellence and quality, it's what we're known for.

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Top 10 in Australia for student support

Ranked #8, ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Student Support Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities.

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30+ years of experience delivering online and distance education

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UniSA is one of Australia’s largest online universities

Ranked 4th, 2020 Department of Education, Skills and Employment – Commencing Domestic Bachelor Degree Students (External)

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Ranked one of the world’s top young universities

Ranked #52, 2023 THE Young University Rankings.

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#1 young university in Australia for industry collaborations

2023 THE Young University Rankings – Industry Income Indicator.

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