What new arts and design degrees has RMIT University launched to meet industry demand?

At an open day I attended, I felt a clear push toward degrees that mix art with tech and real-world work. They highlighted new arts and design programs focused on design technology, immersive digital media, sustainable fashion design, and strategic design. A student I spoke with had secured an internship through an industry partner before finishing, which showed the strong studio-to-work connections. The vibe was practical: studio projects, collaborations with brands, and portfolios that matter to employers. If you’re weighing these options, look for industry briefs, live projects, and placement opportunities, not just theory. Also check facilities, software access, and cross‑disciplinary options so you can build a portfolio that matches what studios are hiring for. It felt like RMIT is pushing graduates who can ideate, prototype, and deliver in collaboration with the industry.

RMIT expanded arts and design offerings with programs in design technology, immersive digital media, sustainable fashion design, and strategic design. If you’re exploring them, check the exact degree names, entry requirements, and industry partnerships on the official announcements page to see which programs fit your interests and career goals.

RMIT launched design tech, immersive digital media, and sustainable fashion/design degrees.

From a technical standpoint, the new arts and design degrees are designed to fuse design thinking with production and digital capability to meet industry demand. Expect core modules in design research, rapid prototyping, digital fabrication, interactive media, and sustainability in design workflows, plus industry-linked capstones. When evaluating programs, review learning outcomes aligned to roles such as design technologist, creative director for digital media, or fashion technology designer, and assess the strength of industry partnerships, internship opportunities, and equipment access. Check for accreditation or recognition by relevant bodies and the breadth of cross-disciplinary electives to ensure the degree translates into practice-ready, portfolio-supported skills.