Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media)

The bachelor of design (animation and interactive media) looks at animation in all its forms, from the animated character to motion graphics across linear and interactive environments. Presented in a creative environment, this degree focuses on intellectual investigation and conceptual development. 

• Upon graduating, you will demonstrate aesthetic and intellectual maturity, as well as strong technical abilities within design, media and art disciplines.
• Students and staff enjoy wide national and international acknowledgement, and exhibit in festivals and conferences such as Siggraph, MIAF, LIAF, MILIA and Annecy.
• At RMIT, you're learning from the best. Our art, design and animation courses regularly rank in the top 10 internationally, and are considered some of the best in Australia. Many of our teaching staff are practising artists, designers and industry practitioners. They are experienced educators who are actively engaged in research in their areas of expertise. 

Why study animation and interactive media at RMIT?

• Intensive studio format- Experiment within the studio, developing strong animation and interactive media skills.
• Learn from the best- Work with practising artists, designers and industry practitioners actively engaged in research.
• World-class education- RMIT's design and animation courses are considered some of the best in the world.

Learning and teaching

• In this degree, there is a strong focus of practical learning, even in theory subjects.
• Your study will take place in studios and workshops, and will include a guest lecture series from staff from industry.
• A major component of the Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media) is studio practice. This will engage you in learning about animation and interactive media through immersion into the discipline, its methods and practices through set projects and briefs.
• Work placement and internships are available through the studios.

Assessment methods

• You will be assessed through presentations, digital submission and peer-reviewed work. Over the three years, you will work towards the completion of an industry-ready folio of work including a major production.

Learning at RMIT

• The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
• Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.

Electives and course plan

• In the Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media) you’ll start your hands-on learning from day one, allowing you three full years of exposure to the design and artistic elements of animation.

Year 1

• Through imaging, design, media studies and production studios, you will receive a comprehensive introduction to animation and interactive media. You will cover areas of narrative development, as well as developing performance, visual and aural literacy.

Year 2

• In semester 1 you will study 2D and 3D animation, interactive media, and digital effects.
• In semester 2 you will engage in the studio model through electing to work on particular projects or briefs. You will also select electives from 2D and 3D animation, sound design, interactive media, video, experimental video, and alternative animation.

Year 3

• In the final year there is emphasis on collaborative and conceptual development. You again engage with the studio model and choose another elective. In the final semester you will produce a major work of your own design, the final outcome of which will be an industry-ready folio to showcase your skills and abilities.
• Full- or part-time study is determined by how many credit points you are enrolled in during the semester. An undergraduate study load is considered part-time if you are enrolled in 24 credit points or fewer (approximately two subjects).
• Once you are enrolled into this degree you can choose to switch to a part-time study load. This may impact your program duration and tuition fees. Please discuss your study options with your program manager prior to enrolment.

Career
As the relevance and importance of media design and creative skills expand, our graduates are in high demand. They work as:

• Animators
• Motion graphics designers
• Character designers
• Pre production artists
• 3D visualisers and modellers
• Visual effects artists
• Web designers
• Art directors
• Digital artists
• Teachers
• Self-employed business owners and artists