OPEN DAY Sunday 8 August 2010 10 am – 4 pm CITY | BRUNSWICK | BUNDOORA WELCOME TO OPEN DAY A MESSAGE FROM THE CONTENTS VICE-CHANCELLOR Get the most out of Open Day 1 Why RMIT? 2 General information 3 It is my pleasure to welcome you to Open Day 2010. Course information 4 » Architecture, building and planning 4 An RMIT education is for you to follow » Art and design 5 your passions and develop your talents. » Business 8 RMIT is a place where you will find new » Community services useful knowledge, people who share and social sciences 10 your passions and a world of different » Computing and experiences. You will be guided to shape information technology 11 your path to success. » Education and training 13 I always enjoy taking part in Open Day » Engineering 14 and I wish you all the best in your » Environment 19 personal journey. Have a great day! » Health and medical science 21 Professor Margaret Gardner AO » Media and communication 25 Vice-Chancellor and President » Science 26 » Apprenticeships and traineeships 28 Student information—opening up opportunities for everyone 29 Student life 30 Important dates 31 Frequently asked questions 32 Index 34 My Open Day Planner 36 Campus maps 37 Join the RMIT community via facebook, FREE WIFI flickr, twitter, foursquare and many more. UPDATES Connect to For more info visit RMIT’s free Display and presentation times www.rmit.edu.au/interact or on mobile wireless and locations are subject to change. at www.rmit.edu.au/mobile/interact network For the most up to date details, and get open day to go! today— go to www.rmit.edu.au/openday . RMIT Open Day. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY The Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation are the Printed on Sovereign A2, an environmentally responsible paper made with fibre from certified traditional custodians of the land on which RMIT plantation forests and produced in a facility that is ISO 14001 Environmental Management University stands; we pay our respects to owners and System accredited. Manufactured with elemental chlorine free (ECF) pulps. Elders, both past and present. For further information on Indigenous culture and knowledge, contact the Please dispose of this guide thoughtfully. Recycle bins are located at each campus for RMIT Ngarara Willim Indigenous Centre on your convenience. Tel. 1800 054 885 (free call). GET THE MOST OUT OF OPEN DAY Choosing your career is an important Explore the opportunities decision. Make sure you make an informed Take advantage of » What are the courses available in your choice by asking the right questions. area of interest? 1. General information sessions It’s also worth considering the following » What is the structure of the course? to help you understand life at points when thinking about your career. RMIT, how to choose the right » What subjects/activities are compulsory? The focus is on you—have a think about: career, moving away from home, » Does the course involve work experience scholarships, special entry schemes » The subjects you like at school or a placement? and education abroad options. » Your interests » How much industry involvement will you 2. Presentations on the areas and » Your natural talents have during the course? courses that interest you. » Careers that appeal to you » What are the career prospects after 3. Interest area brochures for detailed graduation? » How long you want to study for information about course options, » Can you participate in an international entry requirements and how to apply. Ask yourself what is important to you: study experience? 4. Information areas, displays and » Do you want to help society? » What do you need to get into the course? RMIT academic staff for any other » Do you like working with facts » What are the best presentations for questions you might have specific to and figures? you to attend? your area of interest. » Do you enjoy working alone or with Meet RMIT’s academic staff and ask them 5. University staff, student volunteers other people? about your options. Visit information areas/ and current students to find out » What are the skills you have? displays and attend presentations on courses more about study and life at RMIT that interest you. Ask for brochures and more » What skills would you like to develop? 6. Tours organised by the various information. academic schools at RMIT. Check Reality check out the timetables on pages 4–27 for more information. » Is there an ENTER/ATAR? What is it? 7. Campus maps are located at the Is there a range of criteria (RC) to satisfy? » end of this guide. A map of City » Are there any extra requirements or campus is located on the back prerequisites, such as an interview or cover and Brunswick and Bundoora folio? Do you need more information campuses are located on the inside about these? back cover. » What alternative pathways are available in case you don’t meet all the entry requirements? » Can you get a scholarship? What are the other options available to help fund your studies? take the next step | RMIT UNIVERSITY OPEN DAY 2010 1 WHY RMIT? RMIT University is one of Australia’s leading Work-relevant learning educational institutions, producing some Every course at RMIT has been designed to STUDY THE WORLD of the most employable graduates in prepare you for the professions of the future. Education Abroad the country. No matter what you choose to study, you will Be part of RMIT’s global advantage and RMIT has an international reputation for have the opportunity to participate in work- spend part of your studies overseas. It will excellence in work-relevant education, relevant learning. not lengthen the time of your course and high quality research, and engagement with financial assistance is available. the needs of industry and the community. This includes: With more than 70,000 students throughout » work placements and internships RMIT offers students the opportunity to the world, it is one of the largest universities in tour, work or study overseas. More than » design projects and product development the country. 150 partner universities to choose from for clients including RMIT’s very own campuses Global advantage » access to industry mentors, who will in Vietnam. Visit Education Abroad Today’s working world is increasingly global in engage you in realistic work tasks at Building 15 on the City campus to outlook and action and it is therefore vital that » offshore supervised work and research; discover the world of opportunities Australian graduates don’t get left behind. product, design and project competitions available to you. RMIT prides itself on being a truly international » industry and community projects, both RMIT Vietnam— university providing endless opportunities for domestic and international study overseas for a semester you to combine overseas travel with work, » cross discipline and sector projects, RMIT’s two campuses in Vietnam study or volunteering. involving industry and community (Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi) offer a Did you know? » work-relevant role plays range of business, IT and education » art exhibitions courses to students from all over the More than 1600 RMIT students from world. Visit the General Information all disciplines have been provided with Research excellence Marquee to find out how you can opportunities to work overseas with some RMIT is at the forefront of research that affects spend a semester or two at a Vietnam of the world’s leading companies, including everyday lives, producing a dynamic range of campus as part of your unique university respected names such as Airbus, EADS, research activity, creating a buzz and inspiring experience. Bentley Motors, the Siemens Group, IBM, students to greater heights. Nestle, Robert Bosch, Volkswagen and the Study Tours Rolls-Royce Group. Inspirational RMIT research includes: Immerse yourself... study tours » Investigating the connections between For more information, visit overseas www.rmit.edu.au/riierp . nutrition, exercise and muscle mass Overseas study tours provide an » Dramatically improving the effectiveness of opportunity to plunge into the cultural drug-testing in sport and business environment of other DID YOU KNOW? » RMIT alumnus showing NASA the future of countries. Two to three week tours space suits In 2009, the Times Higher Education provide a fun and focused educational supplement survey ranked RMIT » Finding a better way to predict bushfire experience. behaviour in the top five internationalised Education Abroad and RMIT Vietnam universities, and 60th in the world for » Unveiling Australia’s first hydrogen racing will run information sessions at producing work-ready graduates. car at RMIT 11 am and 1 pm (see page 3 for details). » Conducting studies that offer hope for pain sufferers » Mega-cities and globalisation » Using gold to detect meningococcal disease Get involved with RMIT’s renowned research and help contribute to a better world. Visit www.rmit.edu.au/research for more information. 2 GENERAL INFOrmAtiON Open Day is the one day of the year when all three Melbourne campuses open their doors to showcase courses, facilities, staff and students. To start off the day, try one of the general information presentations or visit the General Information Marquee to help get your bearings. General information presentations Time City City City Brunswick Bundoora Bldg 56, Level 3 Bldg 56, Level 3, Room 95 Bldg 56, Level 4, Room 81 Bldg 515, Level 1, Room 27 Bldg 202, Level 2 Room 82, Lecture Theatre Classroom Lecture Theatre Multipurpose Room PitSpace Gallery (via Queensberry Street) 10 am Introduction to RMIT Including