Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Media)

This program will give you the framework and foundation skills to work in the interactive media industry.

The program provides you with the broad base of skills necessary to develop a career within art, design, screen and media.

The program provides a creative and supportive environment of artistic and technical investigation, while maintaining active links with graduates and industry.The areas you will study in the Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Media) include:Digital imaging and graphic design 2D and 3D animation design Motion design, compositing and visual effects Interactive, web and games design theory and practice Cinema language theory and practice Concept development and previsualisation Sound DesignOur graduates are multi-skilled and trained to develop both technical and conceptual skills, greatly increasing their employment prospects.

Whilst many work for traditional media production companies, others start successful freelance practices through industry networks created during their studies.

Graduates enter the industry at various levels, working in roles that utilise skills such as graphic design, 2D and 3D animation design, interactive, web and games design, media/project production, art direction and sound design.

Other graduates have built careers in teaching and research.

Local Applicants Entrance requirements: Current Yr 12 students must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification)

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites

Selection Tasks: All applicants (excepting current Y12 students), must submit a VTAC Personal Statement or direct applicant statement and include their reasons for wanting to study the course. Applicants should also detail any work experience when completing a VTAC Personal Statement or direct applicant statement. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Please refer to the VTAC guide for additional information.

International English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)
• TOEFL (Paper based): 530 (TWE 3.5)
• TOEFL (Internet Based Test – iBT): Overall score of 71 with minimum of 17 in any sections
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE(A)): 42 (no band less than 36)

Refer to: http://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/

This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.

This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit/tafe