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the nature of the program Applicants should be aware that the Masters/PhD Higher Degree program offered by the Centre for Animation & Interactive Media is undertaken by research, not by coursework. It is essential, therefore, that candidates have a capacity for independent investigation of the proposed area of study. If you are primarily interested in acquiring skills through a formal taught course, then you are advised to consider either the AIM Graduate Diploma course, or the excellent TAFE courses offered within the School. |
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Applicants who have previously
gained a degree with distinction or higher in an appropriate discipline
and/or have extensive experience in the relevant industry may be considered
for MA candidature, depending on the quality and scope of the proposed
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Each research proposal is accredited individually according to its own unique aims and objectives. The research may be undertaken either by thesis or by project (e.g. publication to CD ROM, film, video or Web document, an exhibition, installation, or other appropriate public presentation). Research at this level usually builds upon knowledge and expertise acquired during previous academic or professional endeavours. If you choose an area of research in which you have had no prior experience, then you will need to factor into your proposal a period of time to learn these skills, and more importantly, how you intend to acquire the necessary knowledge, since the Centre's program by definition, does not offer formal instruction by coursework. Successful applicants will, of course, become members of a research community which has a wealth of skills that can be shared. Strategies which enable the program to be completed within the appropriate time-frame, form part of the applicant's proposal. If your proposal relies on moneys, resources and equipment which cannot be provided by RMIT, you will have to propose how these will be obtained. Obviously your proposal will have to be of interest to the Centre of Animation & Interactive Media and of relevance to its research profile and expertise. |
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Unless you have documentary proof that such study has already been undertaken, a Research Methods subject is a compulsory component of this program. These subjects are available in the Social Sciences, Computer Sciences, Fine Art, and Media Arts. Further information will be provided at the Briefing Session for prospective AIM applicants. |
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Successful applicants need to work to refine their research proposal for submission from the date of their enrollment. Full time students have 6 months, and part time students 10 months in which to get their application for candidature accredited by the Higher Degrees Committee. |
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Master of Arts - full-time:
1.5 years minimum, 2 years maximum It is important that you choose a project or area of research which will maintain your interest and enthusiasm for the duration of your studies. Feel free to discuss your ideas with the staff. |
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