COMP10003 Media Computation

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• Final exam 50%
• About 3 class hours a week
• 35% group work

Is COMP10003 hard?

COMP10003: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Beginner programming focused on media: editing images, showing data and building simple web content.

After it you can

• Write Python programs that work with data
• Test ideas with paper and digital prototypes
• Show data clearly to non-technical people

What you need first

None

What it leads to

• COMP10002 Foundations of Algorithms
• COMP20008 Elements of Data Processing
• INFO20003 Database Systems
• INFO20005 User Interface Development
• INFO30006 Information Security and Privacy

Careers

Helps toward: Software Engineer, Web and social media developer, Computing professional, Mobile app designer

How it’s assessed

Assignments 35%, Tests 15%, Final exam 50%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is COMP10003 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking COMP10003?

No prerequisites.

Does COMP10003 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Tests 15%, Final exam 50%.

How many class hours a week does COMP10003 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take COMP10003 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

What can I take after COMP10003?

5 subjects need it first, for example COMP10002, COMP20008, INFO20003, INFO20005.

Can I rate COMP10003?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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