Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

084348K

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,400 / year

Next Intake July-2024

Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity

About

Overview

In the Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity, our students work alongside ACMI X, exhibit their work at the Melbourne International Animation Festival, and have opportunities to collaborate with academic staff, industry practitioners, and RMIT research centres.

You will develop your directorial vision as you learn concepts and techniques of narrative, visual, and interactive media in a studio setting.

This degree builds on more than 20 years of RMIT’s success in postgraduate teaching and research, focusing on the advanced theoretical and practical aspects of professional production in animation, games, and interactive media.

As you acquire skills in these areas, you will develop a directorial vision and in-depth understanding of narrative, visual, and interactive media through studio projects and collaborations that focus on current global trends.

By the end of your studies, you will have completed a number of major studio works in your specialisation, as well as a substantial amount of research.

RMIT University is ranked as #1 in Oceania and #15 in the world for studies in art and design. ^{[QS rankings by subject 2022]}

Why study animation, games and interactivity at RMIT?

World-class facilities

RMIT boasts brand new animation and games design studios, and a dedicated postgraduate study space. RMIT’s media precinct is also home to industry-standard technology and sustainable studios.

Grow your network

Studying at RMIT allows you to network with fellow creatives and collaborators, and access industry events and opportunities.

Advance your career

Completing a master’s degree broadens your career options across the world. With globally transferable skills, our graduates have taken on roles as creative producers and practitioners in a diverse array of creative industries.

Develop expertise through studio practice

In contemporary studio spaces, through reflective practice, you’ll build high-level conceptual and practical skills, and develop a directorial vision of narrative, visual, and interactive media.

What you will study

Equip yourself with professional and creative skills to shape your career in your chosen area.

You enter this degree via a series of topics that build on your ideas of character development, narrative development, and game play design, before consolidating your skills in professional research projects and your industry portfolio.

Build your skills in:

narrative development in animation and games
professional pre-production
research methods
advanced animation and game design
building a professional portfolio

Inspired by the research done by teachers and students at RMIT, I’m now trying to think of new ways to utilise artificial intelligence in game design and events, with a focus on emergent social interactions and virtual reality.

- Ole Alfheim, Master of Creative Media (now Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity) graduate, 2010.

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

Electives and course plan

The degree consists of 192 credit points over 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.

The Graduate Diploma in Animation, Games and Interactivity is available as an exit award of the Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity.

The Master consists of 192 credit points over 2 years full-time.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have:

Successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), or
At least three years of professional experience in the animation, games, interactivity and/or digital media area.

To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience.

Career

The Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity gives you globally-transferable skills that open career opportunities across the world.

Animation, games and interactive media industries are constantly evolving, often driven by radical technological change.

This specialist degree has been designed to keep pace with this speed of change, and prepare you with the practical skills and theoretical foundations to adapt to and lead change in your chosen industry.

You’ll be equipped to respond to changes in the animation, games, and interactive media fields, with a focus on core principles that can be updated and redefined.

You’ll have many industry networking opportunities and build relationships that can open up future collaborations as your career advances.

Once you graduate you might pursue careers in:

2D or 3D animation
motion graphics design
interaction design
visual effects
games development
web design
character design
pre-production art
app and web development
VR and AR projects.

The Master will also prepare you for further study through higher degree research. It is connected with a number of RMIT research centres engaged in international, world-leading research, including ACMI X, and RMIT’s Centre for Games Design Research, which includes areas such as the Exertion Games Lab (XGL) and Creative interventions, Art and Rehabilitative Technology (CiART).

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,400 / year

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Follow this step-by-step guide on how to apply to RMIT as an international student.

Step 1. Find a course

Step 2. Check the entry requirements

Step 3. Collect required documents

Step 4. Submit your application

RMIT is one of Australia’s leading universities, located in the heart of Melbourne.

It’s a great place to study, and there are courses to suit everyone.

Our website lists all of the courses on offer so you can discover options in your field of interest.

When you find a course, check that you meet the entry requirements. If you don’t qualify for that course, explore RMIT’s pathway programs. They can help you get on the path to the qualification you want.

Once you’ve chosen your course, it’s time to apply! Get all your documents together,

including your academic records and passport, and proof of English proficiency. If you don’t have everything you need now, you can still apply and submit them later.

To submit your application online, visit our website and find your course. Click the apply button and follow the prompts.

Our admissions team will assess your application and if you are successful, will send you a letter of offer. The time frame for this varies based on the course you apply for and the selection process, so it might not happen the very next day.

What’s next? Once you accept the offer and pay your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of enrolment. You can use this document as part of your visa application.

If you need advice, contact the friendly staff at Study@RMIT. We have lots of information that will help you plan your move to Melbourne and start life as an international student at RMIT.

We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne!