RMIT's cultural collections open doors for student learning

RMIT's cultural collections open doors for student learning

RMIT University's cultural collections – spanning art, design and screen – offer exceptional opportunities for students across various disciplines. These resources are designed to enhance learning, allowing students to engage deeply with materials that bridge theory and practice.

Last week, 200 architecture students explored the RMIT Design Archives, where they engaged with its extensive McCraith House archive, among others. This hands-on experience gave students invaluable insights into design history and innovation.  

Three students wearing blue gloves photographing design papers. Architecture students study items in the RMIT Design Archives.

Meanwhile, over the past four weeks, 84 School of Art gold and silversmithing students delved into the RMIT Art Collection's McMillan Collection, drawing inspiration and critical perspectives that informed their creative processes and academic projects.

RMIT Art Collection's Technical Coordinator, Nick Devlin, who facilitated these sessions, highlighted the special learning opportunities they provide.

"These sessions give students a unique chance to explore both the practical side of making and the development of their ideas. By directly engaging with works in the collection, they gain deeper insights into the creative process," he said.

A group of ten people stand in a gallery, looking at items on a table. Students explore the RMIT Art Collection.

These collections are not limited to art and design students. RMIT's cultural collections, which also include the AFI Research Collection, hold rich cross-disciplinary potential. From engineering to media studies, business to social sciences, these resources can be used to enrich the educational experience for students across all fields.  

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for those looking to arrange tailored visits and sessions for student groups in 2025. RMIT Culture's Collections team is available to help you discover how these collections can be integrated into diverse areas of study.  

For more information or to submit an EOI, please contact culture@rmit.edu.au and use the subject line 'Collections Visit EOI'.

04 September 2024

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