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Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Interactive Media)
Program code - title: BP203 - Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Interactive Media)
Campus
City campus
Description
If you want to attain broad skills and develop a career in art, design and media, RMIT is the place to be.
Through this degree, you will be trained as a specialist in digital media and design, including animation (2D and 3D), digital video, motion graphics, special effects, interactive media and sound design.
This program context is presented in a creative and supportive environment of artistic and design endeavour with an emphasis on intellectual investigation and conceptual development.
Students and staff associated with this degree are widely acknowledged nationally and internationally and have exhibited in festivals and conferences that include Siggraph, MIAF, LIAF, MILIA and Annecy.
All staff are practising artists, designers and industry practitioners. They are experienced educators who are actively engaged in research in their areas of expertise.
Work experience
The degree is conducted using a studio-based model that replicates the work environment. The tasks set throughout the degree simulate industry-based work practices and therefore offer a work-integrated learning environment.
Duration
Three years full-time.
Pathways
Graduates of the following programs may be eligible to apply for exemptions:
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Career prospects
RMIT graduates demonstrate aesthetic and intellectual maturity and strong technical abilities within the creative disciplines of design, media and art.
They enter the industry as animators, video producers, graphic designers, 3D visualisers and modellers, web designers, interface designers, art directors, sound designers, game designers, teachers, researchers and digital artists.
While many are employed within companies, others instigate their own successful businesses and artistic careers.
You will be in high demand, too, as the relevance and importance of media design and creation skills expand.
Professional recognition
The degree has strong connections throughout the creative industry with organisations such as the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Experimedia, and Film Victoria.
Entrance requirements
RMIT has general requirements of entry which applicants are required to meet in order to demonstrate their capacity to successfully complete an RMIT program. The general requirements of entry for undergraduate programs can be found at www.rmit.edu.au/policies/students/selection.
Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.
Equity access
Equity access schemes ensure that your individual circumstances are considered in the selection process for our programs. They give you an opportunity to provide more information about your achievements, background and preparedness for further study in support of your application to study at RMIT. Visit equity access for more information about what schemes are available, the eligibility criteria and how to apply.
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Application procedures
Semester one intake
Application closing date: Late September (timely)
Late applications may be accepted, please contact VTAC.
VTAC application
Applicants must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) and are advised to check detailed information on entrance requirements, application procedures and closing dates. Applicants must meet all extra requirements and selection procedures listed through VTAC.
Note: RMIT program codes listed on this page should not be used when applying through VTAC.
Extra requirements
Selection mode: Pre-selection kit, interview, folio.
Pre-selection kit: Applicants must complete and submit an RMIT University Animation and Interactive Media pre-selection kit by 28 October. Applicants can also request the form by emailing baaim@rmit.edu.au or by telephone (03) 9925 8325.
Interview and folio presentation (short-listed applicants only): Details will be provided by telephone or email in November to the short-listed applicants required to attend. These applicants must attend interviews in November/December. Overseas or interstate applicants who are unable to attend must email baaim@rmit.edu.au by 15 November.
Advisory letters will be sent in December.
Please refer to the current VTAC Guide for full details on extra requirements.
Semester two intake (midyear entry)
Application closing date: 31 May
To apply for midyear entry at RMIT you will need to apply online at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply
Not all RMIT programs will accept applications for midyear entry. A list of programs accepting midyear applications is published in May at www.rmit.edu.au/programs/midyear
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Fees
Detailed information regarding fees for degree and TAFE programs, including for Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), State Government Subsidised Place (SGSP) and Fee Paying Place (FPP), can be found by clicking the further information link below.
Scholarships
RMIT is committed to enriching and transforming the futures of our students and will award more than 2000 scholarships worth millions of dollars in 2012.
RMIT’s scholarships help to recognise and foster academic achievement in our students, as well as assist students from a variety of backgrounds to realise their tertiary and career dreams. Visit RMIT Scholarships for further information.
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Program structure
Through the following courses you will be trained in combining visual art and design literacy with new media and graphic technologies via software skill sets and creative methodologies:
Year one
Via imaging, design, media culture and design studio, you will receive a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of digital media. You will cover areas of narrative development, as well as developing performance, visual and aural literacy.
Year two
In semester one, you will study 2D animation, 3D animation, interactive media and video.
In semester two, you are able to choose from the following electives: 2D animation, 3D animation, sound design, interactive media, video, experimental video, experimental sound, alternative animation.
Year three
In the final year an emphasis on collaborative and conceptual development will occur. The final outcome will be an industry-ready folio showcasing your skills and abilities.
Honours
An honours year is available.
The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.
Contact details
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street (cnr La Trobe Street)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
OR
School of Media and Communication
Building 9, Level 4, City campus
124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
(Corner of Franklin Street and Bowen Street)
Tel. +61 3 9925 8325 / 9925 9870
Fax: +61 3 9639 1685
Email: baaim@rmit.edu.au
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Owning school
Media and Communication
Disclaimer
Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.