For entry requirements please see C5350 Diploma of Screen and Media.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 50 (with minimum of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 42 (with no communication band less than 36)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component.
This course is delivered as part of a sequence, beginning with the Diploma of Screen and Media or the Diploma of Digital Media Technologies. Upon satisfactory completion of the Diploma you will progress to the Advanced Diploma.
You may be eligible to begin your studies at the Advanced Diploma level if you already hold a Diploma in Screen and Media or have the relevant knowledge and skills. You must still apply for the Diploma, and will then be assessed for entry into the Advanced Diploma.
To apply for this program sequence, visit either the Diploma of Screen and Media or the Diploma of Digital Media Technologies program pages.
This Advanced Diploma gives you the broad base necessary to move ahead in the art, design, screen and media industries. RMIT is renowned as Australia's leader in screen, interactive and new media education. We'll provide you with a creative and supportive environment of artistic and intellectual investigation with great opportunities to forge industry connections.
Many graduates and staff of this program have exhibited in festivals and conferences locally and internationally including Flickerfest - international short film festival, Sundance Film Festival, Annecy International Animation Film Festival and the Australian Centre of the Moving Image (ACMI).
This course has 2 specialist streams:
Interactive (you must complete the Diploma of Digital Media Technologies to enter this stream)
Screen (you must complete the Diploma of Screen and Media to enter this stream).
CRICOS Code: 094340B
Program Structure
C6151 Core Units - Select ALL Three (3) Courses
Course Title
Engage in the business of creative practice (CUAPPR603)
Evolve ideas for professional creative work (CUAPPR605)
Establish and maintain safe creative practice (CUAPPR505)
ANDC6151 Elective Units - Select Thirteen (13) Courses.
Course Title
Originate graphic designs for complex briefs (CUAGRD602)
Realise production designs (CUADES502)
Plan and manage film and media pre-production (CUAPPM603)
Design interaction (CUADIG506)
Design digital simulations (CUADIG507)
Develop sound designs (CUASOU503)
Develop storylines and treatments (CUAWRT502)
Design games (CUADIG504)
Implement design solutions (BSBDES501)
Develop a marketing plan (BSBMKG609)
Undertake project work (BSBPMG522)
Implement sound designs (CUASOU505)
Plan and manage film and media post-production (CUAPPM604)
Further study
You are guaranteed entry into one of the following RMIT programs when you successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media. The stream you complete determines the program you can enter:
Screen:
Bachelor of Communication (Media) - you will receive 3 semesters of credit (equivalent to 144 credit points)
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) – Video studio (only) – you will receive 2 semesters of credit (equivalent to 96 credit points)
Interactive Digital Media:
You are guaranteed entry into the following programs with advanced standing:
Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) - you will receive 3 semesters of credit (equivalent to 144 credit points)
Bachelor of Communication (Media) - you will receive 3 semesters of credit (equivalent to 144 credit points)
Bachelor of Design (Games) - you will receive 2 semesters of credit (equivalent to 96 credit points)
Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT undergraduate programs.
Interactive Digital Media (IDM)
Developments in technology such as apps and the internet are increasing the interactive design field, and have created a new way for consumers to find information and interact with their selected networks.
Our graduates are multi-skilled and broadly capable, greatly increasing their employment opportunities. Many games projects are being funded by government which has developed as a strong support to the industry.
While many graduates work for media production companies, others start successful freelance practices through industry networks created during their studies.
Careers
user experience (UX) designer
user interface (UI) designer
app developer
app designer
interface designer
graphic designer
motion graphic designer
web designer
front end developer
2D animation designer
3D animation designer
3D modeller
3D character rigger
visual effects designer
compositor
animator
producer
production manager
design director
art director
editor
digital media producer
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
