Master of Creative Media

1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time

This duration incorporates the graduate Diploma: 1 year full-time.

Learning and teaching

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program structure

The interaction of shared courses will give you the opportunity to develop a network of like-minded creative practitioners within and beyond your specific area.

You need 144 credit points to qualify for this Master of Creative Media.

However, you can exit the program with a Graduate Diploma if you gain 96 credit points in the first 2 semesters (48 credit points per semester). To accumulate the 144 credit points necessary to qualify for the Master of Creative Media you must complete a further 48 credit points in the third semester.

The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

Graduates become:

• 2D or 3D animators
• interaction designers
• matte artists
• web designers
• character designers
• games artists
• online education designers
• machinima director/producers.

You'll also be well placed to move into newly emerging professions in virtual communications and online communities.

Professional recognition and accreditation

Though this program is not subject to formal external accreditation, it has strong links to industry.

Our Program Advisory Committee is made up of industry employers and professionals. Their contribution to the initial development of this program and its ongoing development and improvement ensures it remains relevant to both graduates and employers.

You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.

If you satisfy the following requirements you will be eligible for selection; however, there is no guarantee that you will be selected as demand for the program varies each intake.

Program entry requirements

An Australian undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or its equivalent. Applicants with significant work experience or professional practice may also be considered.

Prerequisites

None

Selection tasks

Applicants must complete a pre-selection kit and folio. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview (either in person or by phone/Skype).

1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.

2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.

3. Check the table below for how to apply.

4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.

Application method

This program is full fee paying only. Postgraduate tuition fees vary according to each program and are adjusted annually.

Fee assistance

The following fee assistance is available for this program:

• FEE-HELP is an optional loan scheme that assists eligible full-fee paying students to pay all or part of their tuition fees.

Other fees

The equipment provided is extensive and will be suitable for most production, however, the scope and nature of your project may see you incur additional costs.

In addition to tuition fees there is also the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

Some courses attract additional expenses.

Once you've completed this program, you may be eligible to do further studies in related RMIT programs, including master by coursework and research and PhD programs. This is subject to each program's entry requirements.

Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

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