College of Vocational Education Exhibitions

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College of Vocational Education Exhibitions


Each year RMIT comes to life in a unique way, as graduating students across creative disciplines showcase their work to family, friends, the public and industry.

The College of Vocational Education (VE) incorporates the fields of business, design and technology, media, art and communication, social care, engineering technology, nursing, computer science, myotherapy, dental studies, trades and the built environment. 

We provide high quality vocational (TAFE) courses to school leavers, existing workers and employers through a range of certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and associate degrees. 

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Creative Industries Exhibitions

'Emerge' Graduate Exhibition for Fashion, Footwear, Textiles and Fashion Styling

Tuesday 25 – Wednesday 26 November
The Hanger, RMIT Brunswick – Building 516 Level 2 Room 1, 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick

"Emerge" celebrates the culmination of our students' creative journeys, showcasing their graduate work from the VE Fashion, Textiles, Footwear, and Styling programs. This exhibition marks the pivotal transition from academic studies to professional endeavors.

Discover the diverse talents within the CoVE Fashion & Textiles cluster, where Footwear, Textiles, Clothing, Styling, Fashion Business, and Fashion Design are brought to life by our talented graduates. Immerse yourself in a collection that highlights innovation and potential as these students step into their future experiences.

Opening Night

Tuesday 25 November  |  6pm – 8pm 
Evening event for students and family

Exhibition dates

Wednesday 26 November  |  10am – 3pm
Open to public

Objects in question - Furniture Design & Making

Friday 21 – Saturday 22 November
10am – 4pm
NAS Media Portal – Building 14, Level 2, Room 131, Corner of Swanston St & Franklin St
Image credits: Sarah Macleod

This year’s graduates of the Associate Degree in Design (Furniture Design) would like to invite you to ‘Objects in question'.

'Objects in question' will showcase highlights of student’s journey from group or individually designed items to industry lead furniture projects – all of which are manufactured by the cohort themselves.

Odyssey Literary Festival

Friday 24 October
Timing and further details coming soon. 
The Capitol –  113 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Image credits: Kate Biggar at Studio Alchemy AU Pty Ltd.

RMIT Professional Writing and Editing’s flagship literary extravaganza will offer interactive activities, panel discussions and trailblazing debates featuring Australian publishing’s best and brightest. The theme for this year's festival is: What does it mean to be human?

This ties in with rich conversations on topics such as:

  • AI and Technology vs Humanity
  • The Virtual vs The Real (Amazon vs local bookshops)
  • Planet, Nature, Place and Survival
  • Identity and Self
  • The importance of Community
  • Who gets to be human? Writing across race, gender and disability
  • Resisting the inhuman: the politics of colonisation.

From childhood to adolescence, coming of age to midlife malaise, the ageing body to the great beyond – join us on this literary voyage through life’s liminal stages.

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Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition

Friday 28 November – Thursday 4 December
Visual Arts Studios – Building 94, Level 6, 23/27 Cardigan St, Carlton
Image credits: Millicent Quin

We invite you to our annual End of Year Exhibition Opening Night. In this showcase of Advanced Diploma Visual Arts, graduating students will exhibit a survey of their two year investigation into multiple practices. Student works are explorative, diverse, personal and questioning of the arts landscape they are partaking. Help us celebrate the hard work and dedication of the graduating class of 2025.

Opening Night

Friday 28 November  |  6pm – 8pm

Exhibition dates

Saturday 29 November

Sunday 30 November

11am – 4pm

11am – 4pm

'Flow' Graphic Design Graduate Exhibition

Thursday 20 November – Friday 21 November
Brunswick Campus – The Hanger, Building 516, Level 2, Room 001

Flow, the 2025 Graphic Design Graduate Exhibition showcases a diverse range of student projects from the VE Graphic Design programs, featuring the Associate Degree in Graphic Design. Highlighting outcomes from their Capstone Projects, the exhibition presents final design solutions across 2D, 3D, print, and digital deliverables.

Their works reflect their applied skills, creative thinking, and readiness to enter the design industry.

Opening Night

Thursday 20 November  |  6pm – 8.30pm

Exhibition dates

Friday 21 November  |  10am – 1pm

'FLUX' Interior Design Graduate Exhibition


Tuesday 25 November  |  6pm
The Industrial School – Abbotsford Convent
Image credits: Soheil Afshar

FLUX celebrates the achievements of Interior Decoration & Design students across RMIT’s CertIV in Interior Decoration, Dip. of Interior Design and Assoc. Degree in Interior Decoration & Design.

Join us at the Abbotsford Convent as we showcase the creativity, dedication, and passion of our 2025 graduating class.

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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 - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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