Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Graphics Programming)

RMIT University

Course Info

Subject
Art and Design
Languages
English
Duration
3 years
Degrees
Bachelor

Course General Description

This unique degree mirrors the games development industry, giving you the chance to work with game design students in a studio environment to develop computer games and graphics software. The multidisciplinary, industry-focused nature of this degree is the only one of its kind in Australia. In final year in the flagship project, you'll have an opportunity work with game design students to create or modify a game to enhance its capabilities, incorporating digital graphics, animation, sound, video, photographs and images. Delivered in a IT and software development context, you will learn specialised skills in games and graphics programming. Studies are set in the broader context of information technology, computer science and software engineering, making graduates qualified to work in the games industry, as well as the IT industry more generally.

Tuition Fees

International students: AU$29,760

Disciplines

Games Studio
Programming Techniques
Game Studies
The Play Society

Requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Grants and Scholarships

RMIT International School Leaver Scholarship Future Leaders Scholarship Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) for Malaysian students RMIT International English Language Scholarship RMIT English Language Bursary for Latin American students International Partnership Scholarship OAL and RMIT University COLFUTURO-RMIT University Joint Scholarship GuateFuturo-RMIT University Joint Scholarship MORA-RMIT Scholarship

School Info

Region
Oceania
Country
Australia
City
Melbourne (Victoria)
Year of Establishment
1887
Number of students
87465
QS Rank
250
THE Rank
401–500
Webometrics
255

School General Description

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. One of Australia's original tertiary institutions, RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and the community. RMIT is a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies.

School Contacts

rmit.edu.au
+61 3 9925 2000

Connections with Businesses

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Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences - Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI)
Bangor University
Belfast School of Art
Brest Business School
California State University, Monterey Bay
Chiba University
City University of Hong Kong
Comillas Pontifical University etc

Connections with other Schools and Educational Institutions

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Universiti Sains Malaysia

School Notable Alumni

James Wan
Andrew Stockdale
Jacques Nasser
Rob Hulls
Albert Kitson
Travis Fimmel

School Notable Academia

Andrew Ball
Suresh Bharava
Billie Giles-Corti
Min Gu
Larissa Hjorth
Helen Lingard
Arnan Mitchell
Lee Parker

Exchange Programmes

More than 40 partner universities providing exchange programmes

Extracurricular Life and Facts of Interest

RUSU student union
Student Media: Calalyst magazine, RMITV, Student Youth Network
Art Workshops and Seminars
Free Cinema Programme

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