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University of Tasmania

The Master of Creative Media Technology is taught by the Human Interface Technology Lab, Australia based in the School of Computing and Information Systems.The Human Interface Technology Australia (HIT Lab AU) is a strategic initiative of the University of Tasmania (UTAS). The HIT Lab AU is a specialist teaching and research centre bringing foundation virtual and mixed reality technologies to the Launceston campuses.TheHuman Interface Technologies (HIT) refers to the ways in which humans interface with digital devices as well as with other people remotely over large distances using the full range of human senses and gestures. This area is becoming more and more important because of the increasing demand for intuitive interface tools to enable people to communicate and drive the growing capacity and complexity of digital computing devices. Examples of human interface technolgies include: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Magic Book Technology and Virtual Retinal Display.The Graduate Certificate in Creative Media Technology, which is available by part-time study.
Basic knowledge of Creative Media Technology.
Understanding important aspects of engineering human experience and especially online interactions,understanding human and technology aspects of interacting with digital media,understanding the social design considerations in creation of online communities participating as a team in the process of designing interactive entertainment systems and virtual worlds, including brainstorming, concept development, documentation and presentation of a pitch to other classmates and experts,understanding the impact that new media technology will have on the development of future virtual worlds,provide hands on exposure to advanced interface and media technologies are all involved as major concept of study.
A bachelor's degree from the University of Tasmania or a degree or other tertiary qualifications deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent.
This course is accredited by the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA), the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), AGIDEAS, Design Victoria, Design Week Education Association and ICOGRADA.
This course will facilitate a diverse range of career pathways because of the many fields and disciplines in which the technology and skills may be applied,creative arts, architecture and design, communication, media and journalism, education and training, medicine and health, engineering.
Minimum 2 yrs, Maximum 5 yrs.