At RMIT you’ll spend most of your time immersed in studios. This means more face-to-face time with teachers and more time to work on your art.
Work in diverse and creative roles such as professional artist, arts manager, technician, gallery director and curator.
Students tell it like it is. Follow the journey of Vivian, Isaac and Justine as they prepare for their end-of-year exhibitions.
Discover the work of emerging artists, craftspeople, visual thinkers and cultural managers that will reconstruct the creative economies of a future culture.
There’s no better way to learn about art than by making it.
At RMIT you’ll be immersed in fine art studios, where you’ll gain the confidence and the tools to understand and interpret the world around you through art. Studio courses are taught by high-profile practicing artists who exhibit locally and internationally, so you can connect with what’s happening in the art world.
RMIT’s teaching style is centered around you as an individual. You’ll receive personal mentoring that challenges and pushes you to discover and form your own art practice or specialization.
Studios are complemented by studies in art history, theories and cultures, and in the professional skills you’ll need to succeed in the arts and creative industries.
This degree is also delivered in Hong Kong. Visit the Hong Kong Art School for information and to apply for this option.
Career
Art is the tool for innovation that can create real-life impact, and is essential to the new creative economy.
Creativity and innovation are now the core tools in a global economy dependent on growth. The booming art and design industry in Victoria alone confirms this – creative industries contribute around seven billion dollars annually to the state’s economy.
Progressive, collaborative thinking is in demand across major professional fields, like education, health, and entertainment, and artists are playing important roles in shaping creative endeavor in these areas. RMIT’s Fine Art graduates continue to make significant contributions to contemporary art and culture, nationally and internationally as artists, craftspeople, visual thinkers and cultural managers.
Many graduates enter careers as:
- professional artists
- arts managers, gallery directors or curators
- sound engineers
- teachers or academics
- art technicians
- filmmakers
The arts and creative industries continue to grow. Established institutions in Melbourne, including Federation Square, Australian Center for Contemporary Art (ACCA) and the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), and an increasing number of commercial and artist-run spaces, provide exciting opportunities for graduates.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).
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.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
