Selection tasks

Selection tasks (also known as selection requirements) are tasks that you are required to do in addition to your application for some RMIT programs.

Selection tasks help RMIT consider your capacity to succeed in programs in art, design and other disciplines where an ATAR or grade point average might not tell the whole story about your creativity, skills and passions.

To complete your selection tasks, follow these steps:

If a program requires a selection task, it will be indicated in both the VTAC course entry and the Admissions section of the related RMIT program page.

The specific requirements for each selection task will be listed on every RMIT program page. Please ensure you complete all the requirements listed.

Check the RMIT program page to confirm the dates for each program.

Ensure you meet these deadlines for your task be assessed.

Completing a selection task alone does not constitute an application for an RMIT program.

You still need to apply for your program (via VTAC or Direct to the University). 

If you are a VTAC applicant, you will need to ensure that the course is a preference on your VTAC application.

If you are a direct applicant, the prompt to submit your selection task will appear on your dashboard, after you have submitted a direct application.

Start preparing your material, images, folio and anything else required for the selection task/s early, as late submissions will not be accepted. Here are some tips on how to prepare a folio and for an interview.

Art and Design application tips

View the following videos for some practical application advice:

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Applying for Art and Design courses

Here's some advice for preparing folios and pre-selection kits to help make the process easier.

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Art and design selection interviews

Wondering how an art and design selection interview works? Here's everything you need to know.

Complete the selection task to the best of your ability and submit it before the deadline.

Some selection tasks have more than one step, e.g. submission of an online task, followed by an interview or folio presentation.

Make sure you are aware of any next steps in the selection task process to ensure you meet all of the requirements.

If you are required to attend an interview or folio presentation, you will be contacted by the school.

After the assessment of your selection task, you will be sent an email to update you on the outcome of that task. The advisory email will indicate whether you are likely to be made an offer in a program based on your performance in the selection task. 

More information about selection tasks and ATARs

There are a number of different types of selection tasks and it’s important to note that some programs may have more than one selection task.

Pre-selection kit

A kit that requires you to complete a creative task or to supply a folio of creative work. Based on this, you may be short-listed for a second selection task.

Creative exercise

A face-to-face exercise where you are required to complete a creative task. Based on this, you may be short-listed for a second selection task.

Folio assessment session

A session where you'll be asked to leave your folio with program staff, who will assess your folio. Depending on the outcome, you may be selected for the program or short-listed for a second selection task.

Selection kit

A kit that requires you to complete a creative task or to supply a folio of creative work.

Folio presentation

A face-to-face session where you are asked about the work in your folio and your creative inspiration. Depending on the outcome, you may be selected for the program or short-listed for a second selection task.

Interview

A face-to-face session where program staff ask you about yourself and your interest in the program. Depending on the outcome, you may be selected for the program or short-listed for a second selection task.

Bilingual test

A test used to assess your language capabilities in both English and a language other than English (LOTE).

Supplementary form

A document where you are required to respond to a series of questions about your understanding and interest in the program.

For most programs with selection tasks, ATAR is not considered as part of the selection process. Your eligibility for entry into these programs will be based on your performance in the selection task/s and meeting any prerequisites.

For a small number of programs, ATAR is considered as part of the application but is not the primary selection criteria. ATAR is used to rank applicants who have been assessed equally in the selection task/s, or is combined with the outcome of the selection task. To see which programs take ATAR into consideration, please view the selection criteria in the VTAC course information and the RMIT program information.

Need help?

More information and advice about completing your selection task/s is available from Study@RMIT.

If you are submitting a task online, you will find Help & Support articles to guide you through the submission process. 

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.