Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts) three years full time (or equivalent part time). An honours year is also available. This three-year degree comprises a major study in Digital Arts, that encompasses such diverse fields as computer animation, digital video, interactive multimedia and computer music.

The degree structure also consists of the following areas:
Media Theory
Drawing for Media
Art or Music Theory
Complementary studies

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The Graduate Studies in New Media Arts & Technology at the ANU provides advanced studies and research in the electronic arts, in computer music, digital video, computer animation and interactive multimedia. Students may pursue their chosen field of study through research programs (which may include artistic practice and creative work) or by upgrading their professional skills and knowledge through a coursework degree or diploma. Research degrees (PhD and Master of Philosophy) are offered in all fields of study.

Coursework programs include a Master of Arts (New Media Arts & Technology) degree and a Graduate Diploma in Electronic Arts, and they may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. Through its affiliation with Graduate Studies in other disciplines opportunities are also provided for interdisciplinary studies.

Graduate Diploma in Electronic Arts (2 semesters)
Master of Arts (New Media Arts& Technology) by coursework and individual practice (3 semesters)
Master of Philosophy by Research two to four years fulltime (or equivalent part time) Doctor of Philosophy

Chioce of one of the following four principal study areas:

Computer Animation
Interactive Multimedia
Computer Music
Digital Video

The program also consists of the following areas:
Programming
Design Structures
Graduate Seminar

Doctor of Philosophy
PhD applicants are required to carry out independent research which must make a substantial intellectual contribution and which demonstrates a capacity to relate
the research to the broader framework of the discipline. The outcomes of the research may be presented in the form of a written thesis or its equivalent, of a scope and size that could normally be expected to be completed in three years of fulltime study. It may include artistic work relevant to the field of study, as well as a written dissertation, and may incorporate video, compositions, documented live presentations and sound recordings, multimedia or other forms of visual or sonic art as appropriate to the research. This will be evaluated at the standard internationally recognised for the PhD degree in the relevant discipline(s). The Graduate School also encourages and facilitates cross-disciplinary research through student membership of more than one program. All students have a panel of three supervisors/advisers.

Prerequisites
Applicants seeking admission to the PhD must hold at least a degree of Bachelor with first or upper second class Honours of an Australian university in an appropriate discipline related to the proposed course of study; or such other qualification as the Prescribed Authority determines, being a qualification that is equivalent or superior to such a degree.

Admission Requirements
Application is made on the “Postgraduate Research Course and/or Scholarship Application” and must be accompanied by evidence of meeting the admission requirements. An admission panel will assess the application. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Convener of the Graduate Program, Eleanor Gates-Stuart, to discuss their application (6125 4830 or Eleanor.Gatestuart@anu.edu.au).
Further information for prospective research students can be found at:
http://www.anu.edu.au/graduate/prospective/research.php

Master of Philosophy
The aim of this program is to provide an opportunity for candidates to undertake research and development on some aspect of the electronic arts at a postgraduate level. The program is designed for highly motivated individuals who wish
to develop further their creative and technical expertise in computer music and related digital audio signal processing, computer animation, digital video and other electronic imaging, interactive multimedia or some mixed media combination of these fields for artistic, technical or scientific perceptualisation purposes.

Prerequisites
Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Philosophy at least a degree of Bachelor with first or upper second class Honours of an Australian university in an appropriate discipline related to the proposed course of study; or such other qualification as the Prescribed Authority determines, being a qualification that is equivalent or superior to such a degree.

Admission Requirements
Application is made on the “Postgraduate Research Course and/or Scholarship Application” and must be accompanied by evidence of meeting the admission requirements. An admission panel will assess the application. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Convener of the Graduate Program, Eleanor Gates-Stuart, to discuss their application (6125 4830 or Eleanor.Gatestuart@anu.edu.au).
Further information for prospective research students can be found at:
http://www.anu.edu.au/graduate/prospective/research.php

Master of Arts (New Media Arts and Technology)
This program of concentrated study provides a study program, by coursework and individual practice over three semesters full-time (or equivalent part-time), in the use of new digital sound and/or image technologies for artistic, commercial or scientific perceptualisation purposes. Whilst developing technical facility, the underlying principle of the program is the development of aesthetic sensibilities in the artistic use of computers. Students may specialise in computer music, computer animation, digital video or interactive multimedia.

Prerequisites
Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Arts (New Media Arts and Technology) at least a degree of Bachelor with first or upper second class Honours of an Australian university in an appropriate discipline related to the proposed course of study; or such other qualification as the Prescribed Authority determines, being a qualification that is equivalent or superior to such a degree.

Admission Requirements
Application is made on the “Postgraduate Coursework Application” and must be accompanied by evidence of meeting the admission requirements. An admission panel will assess the application. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Convener of the Graduate Program, Eleanor Gates-Stuart, to discuss their application (6125 4830 or Eleanor.Gatestuart@anu.edu.au).
Further information for prospective coursework students can be found at:
http://www.anu.edu.au/graduate/prospective/coursework.php

Graduate Diploma in Electronic Arts
The GDip(EA) is a program for students of varying backgrounds to develop their skills and knowledge in digital sound and/or image technologies. Studies toward the
Graduate Diploma are primarily aimed at developing skills and knowledge in using computers for artistic purposes. Students may specialise in computer music, computer animation, digital video or interactive multimedia.

Prerequisites
Applicants will normally be expected to have completed an undergraduate qualification and be able to demonstrate creative, analytical and critical skills appropriate to the
objective of the program. Professional experience and standing in the field may be taken as equivalent qualification for admission. There is no provision for advanced standing.

Admission Requirements
Application is made on the "Postgraduate Coursework Application" form and must be accompanied by evidence of meeting the admission requirements. An admission panel will review applications and may recommend a requirement of other specific preliminary or concurrent study it deems necessary. Concurrent studies cannot be taken without prior approval, nor can a full-time candidate undertake concurrent full-time employment.

Further information for prospective coursework students ccan be found at: http://www.anu.edu.au/graduate/prospective/coursework.php