The animation and interactive media industry continues to grow alongside demand for digital content, film, games, visual effects, and interactive experiences. For students who want to combine creativity and technology, RMIT University's Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media) offers a practical pathway into the creative industries.

Program BP203 covers character animation, 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, visual effects, and interactive media. Students develop not only software skills but also concepts, storytelling, visual language, and a distinctive creative practice.

Course Information

  • Duration: 3 years full time
  • Intakes: February and July
  • Location: RMIT Melbourne City Campus
  • Study mode: On campus
  • Program code: BP203
  • CRICOS: 079976B
  • Indicative international fee: AU$48,000 per year for 2027

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change. Applicants should confirm current information before applying.

Learning Animation from the First Year

Year One

Students receive a broad introduction to animation and interactive media through imaging, design, media studies, and production studios. They also develop storytelling and visual and aural literacy.

Year Two

Students study 2D and 3D animation, interactive media, and digital effects. Studio projects and electives can include sound design, experimental video, and alternative animation.

Year Three

The final year emphasises collaboration and conceptual development. Students create a major self-directed work that becomes part of an industry-ready portfolio.

Studio-Based Learning

Learning takes place through studios, workshops, projects, and briefs that reflect professional creative practice. Industry practitioners contribute guest lectures, while studio subjects may provide internship and work-placement opportunities.

Assessment includes presentations, digital submissions, and peer-reviewed work. Across three years, students build a professional portfolio for employment or further study.

Creative Industry Connections

The course has connections with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Australian Teachers of Media, and VicScreen. RMIT also reports that previous students secured placements with animation and media organisations including LucasArts, Viskatoons, and Iloura.

Career Opportunities

  • Animator
  • Motion graphics designer
  • Character designer
  • Pre-production artist
  • 3D visualiser and modeller
  • Visual effects artist
  • Web designer
  • Art director
  • Digital artist
  • Independent artist or business owner

Portfolio and Selection Task

Admission is competitive. Applicants must complete the Animation and Interactive Media selection task, which includes an applicant statement of up to 400 words, a single PDF portfolio of up to 12 A4 pages, and a wordless storyboard based on a specified theme.

RMIT prohibits the use of artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and Midjourney, to generate materials, writing, ideas, or illustrations for the selection task. Applicants must create all submitted work themselves in accordance with university requirements.

Visit the official RMIT course page for current information.

Prepare Your Application with RIM Education

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