BP325 - Bachelor of Digital Film and Video
Plan: BP325VRI - Bachelor of Digital Film and Video
Campus: RMIT Vietnam Saigon South
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Digital Film and Video
Award abbreviation: BDigF&V
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full-time
Location: RMIT Vietnam, South Saigon campus
Owning school: School of Communication and Design (840H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.vn/our-schools-centres/school-communication-design
ASCED code: 100799
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Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This program will immerse you in both critical and creative approaches to film- and video-making. It is delivered in face-to-face mode and comprises three main strands:
- Film-/Video-making: narrative development, screenwriting, directing, producing and major project execution.
- Technical Studio: camerawork, editing, lighting, sound and production management.
- Concepts & Debates: contemporary themes, issues and practices in film and video.
This program accords with the requirements of Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 (Bachelor degree program).
The program emphasises experiential learning – that is, learning experiences that will enable you to develop as a competent practitioner – and features two main work integrated learning (WIL) components:
- COMM2823: Digital Film and Video: Capstone Project, a final year capstone project that integrates knowledge and skills via a project-based learning experience.
- COMM2931: Digital Film and Video Internship, a workplace internship that applies preceding experiential learning to an authentic workplace environment.
In addition to these intensive work-integrated experiences, you will engage in learning activities and assignment work throughout the program that simulate – and are closely aligned with – authentic professional contexts, scenarios and activities.
As you continue to acquire skills specific to the discipline of film-making and video production, you will also develop professional behaviours and attitudes and transferable skills such as project and group work, problem-solving, creative and critical thinking, communication and active inquiry. This will be supported through a range of group and individual project-based learning activities and practical tasks and by engaging with peers and teachers in critical and reflective evaluation of your ideas and work.
Importantly, you will also explore the conceptual and theoretical context of this discipline. This will enable you to situate your learning in a wider framework of thought and critical thinking, and to consider your personal ideas and practice in relation to historical, social and cultural realities.
This generalist program will prepare you for a range of employment opportunities including digital content developer, director, director of photography, online/mobile/social media producer, production manager, screenwriter, sound designer, video editor.
Future postgraduate study options at RMIT available to graduates might include GCert in Business Startups; Master of International Business. Further postgraduate options might include cinema, film, media, communication and cultural studies.
See Approach to Learning and Assessment (below) for more details.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
You must have successfully completed the Vietnamese Upper Secondary (High School) Graduation Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0/10.0 for Grade 12.
For equivalents to the academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website.
English language requirement
A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
There is no external accreditation of this program with a specific industry body. The proposed academic team has extensive experience in the fiction and non-fiction film and video sector in USA and/or Vietnam. Furthermore, the curriculum is designed such that experienced Industry Fellows or equivalents will support academic instruction via specialised workshops and demonstrations across multiple courses. The School of Communication & Design has extensive contacts with film & video professionals from which to source such Industry Fellows as well as to provide you with formal internship opportunities. The program will actively encourage you to enter high-profile competitions such as 48 Hour Film Project, Vietnam Young Spikes, Vietnam Young Lions. Consistent with other programs offered by the School, an annual Industry Advisory Committee will be constituted which will advise on current and future trends in the digital film and digital video production sector, university-industry knowledge transfer opportunities, employment prospects and real-life knowledge and skills demanded of practitioners and professionals in this field of work.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.
One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service. Find more information on Library resources and services at: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/ libraryvn.
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage
- which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
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