Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) - CUA51020

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

107883D

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 25,750 / total

Next Intake February-2026

Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) - CUA51020

About

Are you ready to take advantage of the huge opportunities for content creators and digital professionals?

You can work in user experience design, art direction, animation and emerging fields of virtual and augmented reality.

The Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) provides you with the skills you need to become a creative and capable digital professional.

As an industry-driven course, the Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) is ideal for students who want to establish a professional animation, gaming and visual effects career in the film, television, online entertainment or gaming industry. You will undertake fundamental units in design, interactivity, 2D and 3D imaging and animation, and media production (video and audio). With a focus on creativity, design thinking and conceptual development, this course will give you an understanding of the fundamental design, technical and management skills required to work in these growing fields.

Why study screen and media at RMIT?

Industry-driven content

Learn the latest animation, gaming and visual effects trends and practices from active practitioners and guest speakers.

Specialist facilities

Undertake projects in state-of-the-art labs simulating a professional studio production environment.

Global skill set

Graduate with a diverse and specialised skill set that will open up opportunities in Australia and overseas.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) (check calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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English Program Requirements

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)
C1 Advanced: minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Upper Intermediate at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Career

This diploma exposes you to a broad range of screen and media technologies. Upon graduation you’ll occupy a variety of professional roles, across media production and design industries, utilising your creative and technical skills and interests.

You will graduate as a work-ready, digital media practitioner and may explore opportunities as a:

graphic designer
UX/UI designer
app developer
concept/storyboard artist
2D and 3D artist/animator
game designer
motion design artist
production designer
VFX/post-production artist.

Graduates of this diploma are guaranteed entry into the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design), in which they will further develop their skills as a creative professional

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 25,750

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

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