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  • Bachelor of Science (Computing and Digital Media)

    Link here for entry and admissions requirements

    This program prepares students for the growing and dynamic area formed by the convergence of computer science and digital media including animation, computer games, computer graphics and information visualisation.

    3D Visualisation Officer, Geoscience Australia

    We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Visualisation Team, within the Geospatial Applications and Visualisation Section (GAV). The team creates high impact visualisation products, including interactive 3D models of geology and geography for the web and 3D flythrough movies. The team also manages a state of the art 3D viewing facility. We are seeking people with skills in areas such as geospatial, visualisation, computer scripting and/or web development, to produce these 3D outputs and to assist with managing the 3D viewing facility.

    Where can our graduates go?

    Graduates will be able to use professional skills and knowledge in a range of organisations: Advertising Agencies, information and communications technology industry, Radio and TV stations, Independent Film, TV, Video and Sound production companies, Software companies producing creative material including games software, publishing companies, educational institutions, government departments and agencies, large organisations with in house production, independent contracting and consulting, private sector organisations, telecommunications and internet service providers, and so on.

    Web Content Editor, Wood Bagot

    Wood Bagot require a temporary web content editor to assist with the uploading of content onto their new intranet and internet site using MS SharePoint.   Assignment will be full time for up to 3 weeks starting as soon as possible.   We seek a person with good IT skills and if possible graphic design skills - however training will be given.

    Some Occupations

    • Animator
    • Applications Developer
    • Big Ant Studios
    • Business analyst
    • 3D specialists
    • 3D Visualisation Officer
    • Client Services Coordinator
    • Computer Programmer
    • Content Strategist
    • Digital Applications Developer
    • Digital Composer
    • Digital Integration Assistant
    • Digital Media Assistant/coordinator
    • Digital Media Designer
    • Digital Media Specialist
    • Digital Sales Manager
    • E-Commerce Specialist
    • Flash Developer
    • Game Programmer
    • Games Network Programmer
    • Information and Publications Officer
    • Information Architect
    • Interactive Designer
    • Junior Game Programmer
    • Marketing Co-ordinator/Assistant
    • Media Consultant
    • Multimedia Developer
    • Multimedia Researcher
    • New Media Developer
    • Programmer
    • Project Coordinator, Digital Media
    • Project Manager
    • Project Officer
    • Publications Officer
    • Render Wrangler
    • Technical designer
    • Video Editor  
    • Video Platform Manager
    • Video production assistant
    • Web Architect
    • Web Content Editor
    • Web Designer
    • Web Programmer

    Web Designer , Bickford's Australia Pty Ltd

    This newly created role will work across Bickford's and its three sister companies Vok Beverages, Wheel & Barrow and Karma Living. Based at our Support Centre in Salisbury South and reporting to the Senior Graphic Designer the roles primary purpose is to creatively design, construct and maintain websites for all four businesses. The incumbent will be required to develop concepts from initial briefs and deliver websites and support packages, effectively project manage and minimise costs associated with design, implementation and ongoing running/maintenance of company websites.

    To be successful candidates will need web design, construction and management experience coupled with strong project management skills and tertiary qualifications in media arts, visual communications or another relevant field. Knowledge of and experience using the following programs/applications is also required:

    Dreamweaver, Javascript, Flash, Vector, HTML, E Commerce, Data base management, Search engines, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign.

    Candidates must have proven conceptual/creative skills, strong communication skills and enjoy a highly dynamic and challenging work environment.

    Potential Employers

    • Act3animation
    • Auran
    • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
    • Australian Communications and Media Authority
    • Carclew Youth Arts Centre Inc.
    • Core Digital Media
    • Digital Monkey
    • dlux Media Arts
    • dmg Radio Australia
    • Fat City Digital Media Productions
    • Fnuky Advertising
    • GameTraders
    • Genr8 Digital media (World Wide Entertainment)
    • Imagination Games
    • Limelight Design Studios
    • Logic Films
    • Massive Interactive Pty Ltd  
    • Multimedia Australia
    • New Dialogue
    • News Digital Media (News Limited)
    • Sono Advertising
    • The LifeStyle Channel
    • The Omnilab Group
    • Zero Gravity Entertainment  

    Some Web Sites

    Culture and Recreation Portal
    Digital games industry in Australia ( Culture and Recreation Portal)
    Game Developers Association of Australia (GDAA)
    Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT)
    Media Resource Centre (MRC)
    Australian Interactive Media Association (AIMIA)
    Australian Computer Society
    Graduate Careers Australia - At the GCA site Industry Career Profiles are available on IT, Media & The Arts and more
    Graduate Opportunities - Industry career profiles available for consultancy, government administration, information technology, consultancy, media and communication, sales & marketing, telecommunications and more. There are lists of Graduate vacancies, employer profiles and details of Graduate Recruitment Programs
    South Australian Public Sector Graduate Recruitment program
    Australian Public Sector Graduate Career Opportunities
    The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA)
    Internet Industry Association - lists many IT employers around Australia who are members of the Association
    IP Australia - provides a strong intellectual property system which promotes innovation, investment and trade
    Encore Magazine
    IF-Inside Film
    Arts Hub Australia - the online home for Australia's Arts workers with jobs, news and resources. All subscribers receive Arts Hub's creative jobs classifieds and creative trade news
    Screen Hub is the daily email News and Jobs service for people working in the Australian film and television industries (annual subscription)
    Broadband Bananas is the world's biggest networking organisation for the Interactive TV and Broadband industries
    Myfuture - comprehensive Australian careers information

    Digital Media Graduate. Clemenger Group

    Are you looking to get into media & advertising? Online advertising is growing at a phenomenal rate, and as such we are looking to expand our new and ever increasing digital team. TOTAL Digital is the online media arm of TOTAL Advertising & Communications (part of the Clemenger Group) based in Sydney. We are seeking a recent graduate who finds the web interesting and is keen to work in this exciting area of advertising

    You will learn all about how online advertising works and develop high, in-demand skills in new media. You will be assisting and working on established clients and campaigns (including one of webs biggest media properties), tasks you will be required to assist in will include:

    • Researching on Australian media consumption habits online
    • Researching on web trends around the globe
    • Booking and confirming online advertising space
    • Trafficking campaigns and getting campaigns live
    • Monitoring campaigns and preparing post performance reports
    • Brainstorming ideas for client briefs

    Computer Skills Required

    Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook

    This is a fantastic opportunity to fast-track your way in the digital media & advertising industry!

    Australian Graduate Survey

    Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.

    2007 Graduates at a glance:

    • Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
    • One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
    • The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000

    Source: Australian Graduate Survey , Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
    Additional information from: GradsOnline

    Realise Your Dream Award, British Council Australia

    British Council is once again calling for your best and brightest students to enter the 2008 Realise Your Dream award!

    Realise Your Dream is a professional development award open to all Australians aged 30 and under, who are involved in creative industries. This includes those studying in creative fields such as visual arts, fashion, design, advertising, architecture, music, animation, multimedia, performing arts and computer games.

    Now in its sixth successful year, the British Council Australia is behind the unique scheme and uses its UK network to find suitable mentors and money-can't-buy work experience for the six winners. Winning candidates will be flown to the UK to work with a mentor, and even get $8,000 to help live the dream.

    To go into the running, applicants need to demonstrate their creative potential, and tell us how they'll benefit by connecting with Britain's best. If they're a winner, we'll help organise a personally tailored work experience programme with a leader in their field.  

    For previous winners this competition has provided a huge leap forward in their understanding of their industry, and also with international contacts.  Placements have included fashion houses Luella, Burberry and Lara Bohinc; time with creative director Tom Dixon at Habitat; Zaha Hadid architects; BBC Interactive; advertising agency BB/Saunders; textile designers Timorous Beasties; The British Museum; independent record labels - amongst many others.

    For more information visit our website at
    http://www.realiseyourdream.org.au or email
    realiseyourdream@britishcouncil.org.au

    More information

    For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.
    Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online . Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.

    The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:

    • graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
    • information and assistance with your job search;
    • graduate skill development programs;
    • opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work experience; and
    • career development services

    For more information explore this website.

    This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities, Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research.

    Render Wrangler , Rising Sun Pictures Pty. Ltd - Sydney

    Rising Sun Pictures, a specialist film visual effects house, is currently looking for a number of render wranglers to join our Adelaide team. We have an international reputation for providing stunning visual effects on films such as "Charlotte's Web", "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", "28 Weeks Later", "Blood Diamond", "Superman Returns" and "Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire". We are currently working on "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", "The Ruins", "Speed Racer" and Baz Luhrmann's "Australia".

    The role of render wrangling will provide a recent computer science graduate with the opportunity to break into Feature Film VFX.

    Your passion for film and willingness to work 'interesting' hours will allow you to work with an experienced, diverse, and talented crew. This role will include quality control and checking on tracked plates.   You will also have the chance to work with editorial to ensure data uploads and downloads are met to and from the client. In addition you will make certain shots render correctly across our farm in a balanced load.

    This role could be the first step in a life long career in VFX. It is certainly solid grounding for any artist interested in 3D animation. We're looking for a willingness to learn, attention to details, experience with a linux environment or a terminal and flexibility with hours.