Foundation Studies - Art, Design and Architecture (FS022ADA) (108492M) + Associate Degree - Graphic Design (AD022) (078839G)

Foundation Studies - Art, Design and Architecture (FS022ADA) (108492M):

Foundation Studies is delivered by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training, a fully owned entity of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University. Foundation Studies provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future academic success.

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Melbourne, close to cafés, shops, arts and entertainment precincts, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Training’s Foundation Studies specialist staff support students every step of the way. The university provides opportunities to develop students' global and social network, setting them up for success at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and into the future.

To ensure students get the best start to their studies, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology has invested in careers counselling, academic and welfare support for international students to access when and where it suits them.

Foundation Studies gives students the opportunity to study the subjects that align with their interests and study goals. Students can choose from streams in: • Art, Design and Architecture • Business • Communication and Social Context • Engineering and Science • Health • Information Technology (IT)

Associate Degree - Graphic Design (AD022) (078839G):

Graphic designers are visual problem solvers with highly specialized technical, creative and conceptual skills and knowledge in visual communication. Students may specialize in a number of fields including corporate identity, book and magazine layout, advertising, branding, packaging, web design, way-finding and exhibition design.

This degree combines communication, design, technology and business. It will provide students with strong skills in finished art and design concept development, as well as in-depth knowledge of the design process. The rigorous research and learning experiences will challenge students to develop a deeper level of critical thinking enabling them to create high level and innovative design solutions and concepts.

Students will explore many forms of visual and graphic communication, including: • illustration • computer aided design • typography • packaging design • books • advertising • publicity material • social media marketing

Students will also become competent in industry standard software including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

The focus of the second year is to give students a professional level of technical expertise, project management and teamwork skills, along with a clear understanding of industry business practices.

Students will be qualified to take responsibility for the work of others in terms of establishing and monitoring systems to ensure the effective production of work.

Please note that applicants from some countries will be required to pay a non-refundable application fee. The fee will go towards the tuition deposit for any students who enrol.