Foundation Studies: Art, Design and Architecture - Plan FS022ADA

Foundation Studies: Art, Design and Architecture - Plan FS022ADA

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AU$31,750 (2026 total)

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Duration:
Full-time 1 year
Fees:

AU$31,750 (2026 total)

Next intake:
July, January
Location:
Melbourne City

CRICOS code: 108492M

To complete the program you must complete the following : All courses listed may not be available each semester


The Art, Design and Architecture stream provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required to prepare you for a wide range of higher education art and design programs. Through application of the design process, and exploration of a variety of materials and technologies, you will develop approaches to studio practice and produce creative solutions for a range of design problems. You will also engage with current and emerging issues including sustainability and user experience and learn to communicate your design thinking both verbally and in writing.


Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Exploring Narratives 12 LANG1382 City Campus
Fundamentals of Visual Communication 12 GRAP2989 City Campus
Materials and Design 12 GRAP2992 City Campus
Drawing and Studio Practice 12 VART3735 City Campus

AND

Semester Two: Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Comparative Texts 12 LANG1376 City Campus
Studio Investigation 12 OART1099 City Campus

AND

Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Multimedia 12 COMM2882 City Campus
Media: Power and Persuasion 12 COMM2885 City Campus
Creative Narratives 12 LANG1379 City Campus
Marketing and Communication 12 MKTG1491 City Campus

Foundation Studies is available to international students only

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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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