There is increasing demand in the creative industries for digital artists, designers and programmers to work together to produce material for a variety of platforms including computers, consoles, and mobile devices. RMIT has developed three interlinking degrees that respond to these needs: digital art, games graphics design, and games and graphics programming.

The Bachelor of Arts (Games Graphics Design) provides specialist training and theory in computer-generated design with particular emphasis upon narrative, game theory and practice. You will undertake courses in design, narrative, imaging, animation (2D and 3D), time-based and interactive authoring and basic computing, programming, maths and physics. This degree was designed in response to industry demand for graduates with strong conceptual, game design and narrative skills.

Duration

Three years full-time.

Pathways

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, who have been successful in gaining a place in the Bachelor of Art (Games Graphics Design), will be eligible to apply for an exemption of one year.

Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants’ skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work; committee responsibilities; family duties, hobbies).

Further information about gaining credit for previous study or experience

Further information about pathways

Career prospects

Graduates will be in a position to work in the games industry and, more generally, in the creative and computer graphics industries. In addition, graduates of games graphics design will be well placed to start their own successful companies and artistic and curating careers. All degrees provide regular learning interaction with students of all three degrees in a studio that reflects the practice of the electronic games industry.

Upon completion of the degree, graduates will have acquired both aesthetic and technical abilities within the disciplines of art, design and programming.

This provides them with an opportunity to enter the industry as animators, 3D visualisers and modellers, games programmers, graphics programmers, interface designers, producers, art directors, game designers, educators, researchers and digital artists.

Entrance requirements

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 & 4—English (any).

Non-Year 12 applicants are encouraged to apply and may be required to have relevant employment or evidence of experience and/or ability to meet the demands of the program.

Equity admissions schemes
RMIT understands that people’s backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT’s equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success.

Further information is available at equity admissions schemes

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Application procedures

Semester one

Full-time applicants—VTAC application
Note: All applicants must comply with any extra requirements listed.

VTAC application
Applicants must apply through 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.

Application closing date: Late September
Further information:
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
40 Park Street, South Melbourne
Tel. 1300 364 133
www.vtac.edu.au
Note: RMIT program codes listed on this page should not be used when applying through VTAC.

Extra-requirements

Selection mode current Year 12: Pre-selection kit, interview, folio.

Selection mode non Year 12: Pre-selection kit, interview, folio.

Selection procedures (Semester 1)

All applicants: Pre-selection kit: Applicants can obtain a Games (Graphics Design) pre-selection kit available from the web (www.rmit.edu.au/programs/applications/forms/vtacsupp/).

Interview and folio presentation (short-listed applicants only): Details will be provided to the short-listed applicants required to attend.

Please refer to the current VTAC Guide for more information

Semester two (midyear intake)

RMIT University has places available for the midyear intake in many TAFE and degree (bachelor and postgraduate) programs. From 1 May check to see if this program offers a midyear intake
Note: Applicants must confirm availability of program offered at midyear prior to applying. All applicants must comply with any extra requirements listed.

RMIT direct application
Applicants must apply directly to RMIT University using an RMIT direct application form.

Application closing date: 31 May
Further Information:
Info Corner
330 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
Email: study@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/enquiries

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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 on the link below.

Scholarships

Record spend on RMIT scholarships
RMIT University will spend more than $60 million on student scholarships over the next five years. RMIT has many scholarships and funding opportunities to offer students.

Further information is available at RMIT Scholarships

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Program structure

The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.

Contact details

Jennifer Lade
School of Media and Communication
Building 94, Level 2, 23-27 Cardigan Street, Carlton
Tel. +61 3 9925 9674
Fax: +61 3 9925 4362
Email: jennifer.lade@rmit.edu.au

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Owning school

Creative Media

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.