Media, Education and Creative | A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student
Do you see the world through a different lens?
At Swinburne, we have plenty of courses to channel your curiosity into your studies – and maybe one day, a career.
However you like to express yourself, this is your chance to discover your future in media, education, or creativity at uni.
This immersive event is for you if you’re interested in any of the following study areas:
- Games and Animation
- Media and Communication
- Fashion Design
- Education
- Film and TV
What’s involved?
Get ready to dive into all things media, education, and creativity at Swinburne as you:
Explore
Experience the buzz of Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus for a day
Collaborate
Express yourself creatively as you work with other high school students
Discover
Get a taste of different courses like Screen Studies, Games Development, and Immersive Media.
Learn
Hear about course options, entry requirements and potential career paths
There’ll be plenty to learn, see and experience on the day, including:
hands-on workshops
a guided campus tour
a presentation from one of our star academics
an ‘ask me anything’ session with a Swinburne student
a complimentary food truck lunch and coffee voucher
free Swinburne merch!
Session details
You’ll attend not one, but two different workshops and see how you could explore your passion for media, education, and creativity at uni. Choose from:
This workshop will take you through a simple design process to create your very own character, from concept drawings on paper to sculpture to final character figure.
Introducing the exciting field of applied sustainable fashion. Create your own tech-inspired fashion designs based on futuristic concepts and materials like smart fabrics, wearable technologies, and sustainable materials.
Can Australian children’s and teen television survive in an era of streaming services? It's up to you! Develop and pitch content that fits modern viewing habits and interests – and the algorithm.
Think you can invent the next TikTok? Work in groups to invent a new social media platform, with help and advice from current Swinburne social media students.
Want to know how you can become an innovative teacher? Step inside a VR classroom simulation and work with other students to solve problems using robotics technology.
Learn how filmmakers create engaging narratives from a current Swinburne film student. Then, discover your perfect role in film and TV with a filmmaking exercise using your smartphone.
This workshop introduces you to one of the core tasks of the game designer: to understand game mechanics and play dynamics, and how to apply your own creativity.
Dive into the world of immersive media and emerging technologies. Explore interactive technologies like 360 video, plus virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences.
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