RMIT University

Course Details

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

Course Description

Want to forge a career in screen or interactive digital media? If you've completed the Diploma of Screen and Media or the Diploma of Interactive Digital Media (IDM), this Advanced Diploma gives you the broad base necessary to move ahead in the art, design, screen and media industries. RMIT is renowned as Australia's leader in screen, interactive and new media education. We’ll provide you with a creative and supportive environment of artistic and intellectual investigation with great opportunities to forge industry connections. Many graduates and staff of this program have exhibited in festivals and conferences locally and internationally including Cannes, SIGGRAPH, Milia and Annecy. This course has 2 specialist streams: Interactive Digital Media (you must complete the Diploma of International Digital Media to enter this stream) Screen (you must complete the Diploma of Screen and Media to enter this stream).

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Developments in technology such as apps and the internet are increasing the interactive design field, and have created a new way for consumers to find information and interact with their selected networks. Our graduates are multi-skilled and broadly capable, greatly increasing their employment opportunities. Many games projects are being funded by government which has developed as a strong support to the industry. While many graduates work for media production companies, others start successful freelance practices through industry networks created during their studies. Careers user experience (UX) designer user interface (UI) designer app developer app designer interface designer graphic designer motion graphic designer web designer front end developer 2D animation designer 3D animation designer 3D modeller 3D character rigger visual effects designer compositor animator producer production manager design director art director editor digital media producer digital media editor. Screen Our graduates enter the industry as freelance professionals in a variety of production roles. Many have also found career-building positions in Australian network television. Australian and international graduates are also actively working in media industries in Europe, USA and Asia. Television content is in demand due to the growth in television channels, which has seen the rise of new job roles and opportunities within the industry as well as the increased funding of projects and facilities. Industry professionals regularly turn to RMIT students and graduates to fill roles in all aspects of TV and film production. Careers cinematographer camera assistant editor special effects specialist, designer, operator TV graphics designer content producer assistant director scriptwriter freelancer.




Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media RMIT University