Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks Academic requirements There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . All applicants must submit the selection task Applicants who are seeking admission on the basis of an approved RMIT pathway will be able to indicate this in the selection task and submit. All other applicants must complete and submit the selection task requirements. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks All applicants must submit the selection task Applicants who are seeking admission on the basis of an approved RMIT pathway will be able to indicate this in the selection task and submit. All other applicants must complete and submit the selection task requirements. Applications are assessed in the order that they are received until the selection task date below, if places are still available. For your best chance at admission into this course, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Semester 1, 2027 Semester 2, 2027 Semester 1, 2027 Semester 1, 2027 Selection task date The link to submit your selection task will appear on the applicant dashboard after you have submitted your application. Application type Register and submit the selection task by All applications 5 February 2027 Apply now and submit your selection task Selection task requirements The selection task has 3 options: RMIT previous studies External qualification Folio with supporting evidence. Applicants only need to complete the section most relevant to their qualification(s) and experience. RMIT previous studies If you have successfully completed, or are due to complete at the end of the current RMIT semester, one of the following RMIT University courses, you must submit your selection task so that your eligibility and application will be assessed based on the approved RMIT pathway course: C5448 Diploma of Visual Arts C5414 Diploma of Visual Arts C5348 Diploma of Visual Arts. External qualification If you have successfully completed, or are due to complete at the end of the current semester, one of the following nationally recognised qualifications, you must provide a copy of your official award and transcript of results, and submit your selection task so that your eligibility and application will be assessed based on the approved external qualification: CUA51125 Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts CUA51115 Diploma of Visual Arts. Folio Please provide a folio consisting of a minimum of 8 images showing a variety of visual artwork you have created using different mediums. These works should demonstrate your interests and creative thinking. Examples of art works to consider for inclusion in your folio include, but are not limited to, drawings, digital art, paintings, printmaking, photographs, sculptures, video and visual diary extracts. Submission instructions Upload your folio as a single PDF (maximum size 10MB). Please ensure to include the page number, and your full name and application number on each page. OR Provide a URL to your folio (please provide a password if applicable). All images must be contained and visible on one webpage. Supporting evidence Upload any other supporting evidence to demonstrate previous or current experience in the creative industries. Supporting documents may include, but are not limited to: a Certificate of Completion and transcript of results for a related creative industries qualification (e.g. photography, fashion, design) a Statement of Attainment or transcript of results for partial completion of the Diploma of Visual Arts or a related creative industries qualification a detailed resume outlining your formal and/or volunteer experience in the industry a detailed personal statement regarding your experience with visual arts (maximum 250 words). Submission instructions Upload your documents (maximum size 5MB). OR Provide a URL if hosted online (please provide a password if applicable). Semester 2, 2027 Semester 2, 2027 Selection task details and submission dates will be available early March 2027. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements Successful completion of the Diploma of Visual Arts or equivalent qualification. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks You are required to submit a completed selection task (PDF 695kb) along with your application. Please note: The selection task is only required for applicants applying for direct entry on the basis of industry experience. English language requirements To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 50 (with minimum of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 42 (with no communication band less than 36) C1 Advanced: minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Upper Intermediate at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).
