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RMIT University

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Diploma of Digital Media Technologies

  • Diploma

Start your journey to become a highly skilled designer.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
C5384, 099258M
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$22,000 per year / $22,000 total

About this course

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 Digital Media Technologies provides you with the skills you need to become a creative and capable digital professional.

Media consumption throughout the world is increasingly reliant on digital formats. The growing number of devices capable of supporting digital media along with increasing global internet speeds gives consumers the ability to access the media content of their choice anytime, anywhere.

As an industry-driven course, the Diploma of Digital Media Technologies teaches you industry standard software and production protocols. You will explore web design, 2D and 3D imaging, interactive design and animation, while developing a range of sought-after software skills. 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.

Entry requirements

There are no minimum academic requirements.

Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., ATAR (including any adjustment factors).

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

This course exposes you to a broad range of digital 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
  • front end web developer
  • UX/UI designer
  • mobile/app developer
  • concept/storyboard artist
  • 2D and 3D artist/animator
  • motion design artist
  • production designer
  • VFX/post-production artist.

To help you maximise your employment prospects after you finish this course, RMIT offers workshops for soft skill development at the Job Shop, and build up your resume with volunteer and casual work through Career Hub.

You can expand your professional network through student associations like Blue Light Collective, and you can sign up with RMIT Mentoring to be matched with an industry professional who can provide advice, insight, and connections to industry.

You might be interested in pursuing further education, and as a graduate of this diploma you have guaranteed entry into the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive plan). From there, you can explore your interests and find a specialisation in numerous bachelor degrees.