- Overview
- Learning outcomes
- Program delivery and structure
BP203 - Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media)
Plan: BP203P14 - Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media)
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureProgram transition planApproach to learning and assessment
The program uses a variety of learning and teaching approaches which may include lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars, studio practice, problem-based learning, reflective techniques e.g. blogs, online and face-to-face presentations, group-based learning, online and face-to-face discussions, and negotiated learning for your major project.
A major component of the program are the Studio courses, which engage you in learning about animation and interactive media via an immersion into the discipline, its methods and practices through set projects and briefs. The studio format gives you the opportunity to explore concepts, techniques and modes of communication through the creation of animated linear or interactive productions that respond to a series of theoretical and technical principles, real and simulated situations and practical constraints. There also may be the opportunity to engage with students from other Studios, within this program or external programs, in a setting that encourages peer-to-peer learning through shared experience.
Workshopping – the feedback received on your digital outcomes by your peers and by the lecturer – is a key learning activity in this program. You are responsible for contributing to the feedback on your own work and that of others. Peer review is integral to the learning environment and subsequently for professional practice within the creative industries.
The overall approach to assessment in the program combines specific assignments, portfolio production presentations, and peer or industry review. Investigative projects and presentations are directly related to industry specific outcomes and may culminate in public showings or online outcomes.
The AIM Major Project course in your final semester will be a capstone experience designed as a culmination of your learning throughout the program.
RMIT advice
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability, it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment. You can contact your program manager or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
If you have already developed skills and knowledge included in this program you can apply for credit once you have enrolled. You may have developed these through prior studies or work experience. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for credit. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
Top of pageWork integrated learning
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
- complete these activities in real work contexts or situations.
These interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning.
Any or all of these aspects of a WIL experience may be simulated.
The WIL nominated course for this program is:
- VART3575 Animation and Interactive Media Major Project, 24 credit points
The integration of work-based and academic learning will allow you to solve authentic workplace problems or address real issues faced in organisations. You can expect to receive industry feedback on your major production for a professional context in the workplace.
You may have the option to undertake an industry internship in this course.
Industry Placement Requirements
A WIL agreement including a schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement/internship (local and international). International placements/internships must be registered and processed through RMIT Global Mobility. In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to Changes or Cancellation of WIL Activities in the WIL Guidelines.
Top of pageProgram Structure
| To graduate you must complete the following. Please note, all courses listed may not be available each semester. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year One of Program |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complete the following Six (6) Courses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Two of Program |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complete the following Two (2) Courses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Program Option Courses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Select and Complete One (1) Course from any: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University Elective | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Three of Program |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complete the following Three (3) Courses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Program Option Courses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Select and Complete One (1) Course from any: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University Elective | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Program transition plan
In 2017, BP203 Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media) will renew its program structure. The new structure will apply to all students from Semester 1, 2017 however all courses you have successfully completed prior to 2017 will be credited towards your award.
Students entering third year in 2017 do not have to complete GRAP2596 Animation and Interactive Media Studio 4.
You will receive academic advice to assist you when enrolling in the new structure and will be provided with a study plan and a transition map of same or equivalent courses based on the table below.
Your study plan will outline:
- Courses you have already completed in BP203 Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media)
- Courses you are currently enrolled in (results pending) in BP203 Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media)
- Courses, if any, that you will need to complete in the amended program structure in order to graduate with the award of BP203 Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media).
If you are undertaking a reduced load, are on Leave of Absence (LOA), or have deferred studies you will not be disadvantaged by the change of program structure.
You will not incur any extra costs or be required to complete extra credit points as a result of this change in program structure.
| Year | Current Courses | Credit Points | New courses offered from Semester 1, 2017 |
Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRAP2593 Animation and Interactive Media Studio 1 | 24 | No Change | 24 |
| 1 | GRAP2594 Animation and Interactive Media Studio 2 | 24 | No Change | 24 |
| 1 | COMM2606 Animation and Interactive Media Studies History | 12 | No Change | 12 |
| 1 | VART3572 Animation and Interactive Media Design | 12 | No Change | 12 |
| 1 | COMM2605 Animation and Interactive Media Studies Futures | 12 | No Change | 12 |
| 1 | VART3574 Animation and Interactive Media Design for Movement | 12 | No Change | 12 |
| 2 | GRAP2595 Animation and Interactive Media Studio 3 |
24 | No Change |
24 |
| 2 | GRAP2596 Animation and Interactive Media Studio 4 (repositioned from third year) |
24 | ||
| 2 | VART2987 2D Animation | 12 | See Year 2 Program Options (12cp) |
24 (2x 12) |
| 2 | VART2988 3D Animation | 12 | See Year 2 Program Options (12cp) | |
| 2 | VART3573 Animation and Interactive Media Design Effects | 12 | See Year 2 Program Options (12cp) | |
| 2 | COMM2607 Animation and Interactive Media Studies Interactivity | 12 | See Year 2 Program Options (12cp) | |
| 2 |
1 x Program Option Select one from below: VART2989 2D Animation Practice VART2990 3D Animation Practice OART1013 Interactive Media 1 COSC2192 Time Based Media COMM2598 Sound Design for Digital Media
|
12 (1x12) |
1 x Year 2 Program Option Select one from below: VART2987 2D Animation VART2988 3D Animation VART3573 Animation and Interactive Media Design Effects COMM2607 Animation and Interactive Media Studies Interactivity VART2989 2D Animation Practice VART2990 3D Animation Practice OART1015 Visual Effects GRAP2722 Sound Design for Animation |
12 (1x 12) |
| 2 | 1 x University Student Elective | 12 | No Change | 12 |
| 3 | GRAP2596 Animation and Interactive Media Studio 4 | 24 | GRAP2721 Animation and Interactive Media Studio 5 (new core course) | 24 |
| 3 | VART3577 Animation and Interactive Media Project Concepts | 12 | No Change | 12 |
| 3 | VART3575 Animation and Interactive Media Major Project | 24 | No Change | 24 |
| 3 | VART3576 Professional Practice | 12 | See Year 3 Program Options | 12 |
| 3 |
1 x Program Option Select on from below: VART2991 2D Animation Advanced VART2992 3D Animation Advanced OART1015 Visual Effects OART1014 Interactive Media 2
|
12 (1x 12) |
1 x Year 3 Program Option Select one from below: VART2991 2D Animation Advanced VART2992 3D Animation Advanced OART1015 Visual Effects VART2989 2D Animation Practice VART2990 3D Animation Practice GRAP2722 Sound Design for Animation |
12 (1x 12) |
| 3 | 1 x University Student Elective | 12 | No Change | 12 |
Top of page[Previous: Learning outcomes]