Industry
Our commitment to industry

We are quick to capture and adapt to the ever evolving industry trends to ensure that our students have a competitive advantage with the latest knowledge and practical skills that are desired in industry. We believe that good internship can be a gateway to a successful career and have programs embedded into our courses such as ‘The Forge’ and ‘Launchpad’ to help you get a leg up in your future digital career.

Our Industry Partners
Connecting our students to the world

We stay connected to industry by supporting events involving our industry partners. We are committed to ensuring our students have the best opportunities to connect to industry through our internship programs and events held on and off campus. Our partners are vital to the career growth of all our students, and we maintain excellent relationships with many digital agencies to ensure students get the most out of an internship or partnership.

The Forge
The Forge is a final year unit of study for students studying a Bachelor of Interactive Media or a Bachelor of Digital Design.

You’ll fulfil a live industry brief under real-world pressure, collaborating as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment. You’ll learn to become an effective team player and to work with speed and efficiency, producing work that connects and interacts with audiences. By simulating the realities of the workplace, you’ll be job-ready when you graduate - and well positioned to reach the top of your game, faster.

The Forge concludes with a panel presentation with industry representatives, showcasing the final project that allows you to create a more polished piece of work to include in your portfolio. Where possible, you will be mentored, critiqued and assessed by an industry panel.

The Forge is led by an experienced industry practitioner in the role of Supervising Producer who guides, advises and supports students throughout the semester with their final group projects.

Launchpad
Sometimes, being creative just isn’t enough. To score a dream job and get ahead in a career, you also need to be business-savvy. This is where AIT’s Launchpad programme comes in.

A final year subject across the Bachelor of Interactive Media and Bachelor of Digital Design, Launchpad will give you the skills to land a great job and advance your career in an industry where self-promotion can be everything. Launchpad covers every aspect of building an extraordinary career – from portfolio development, brand identity and interview techniques to workplace skills, building your resume and creating the all-important showreel.

PSW for bachelors and masters is 2yrs

Academic Entry Requirements:

• Successful completion of senior high school equivalent to Australian Year 12 level of education.
• A minimum level of achievement is expected for direct entry into a Bachelor Degree.
• Students without Year 12 level of education may enter Diploma level study with the completion of a Certificate II or above.
• Compulsory overseas student health insurance which may be purchased from AIT & paid with the initial enrolment payment.
• Applicants must attend an interview in person or by telephone with AIT’s admissions staff. This may be arranged via Skype.

English Entry requirements:

IELTS 5.5 (for Diploma) or 6.0 (for Bachelor) or equivalent

Applicants are encouraged to begin this process well in advance of intended start date to allow adequate time for processing of documentation. 

What if I don’t meet the English requirement?

Don’t worry. Students who do not meet the English requirements (e.g. IELTS 5.5) are still encouraged to apply. Depending on your English ability, we may request you to take up additional English studies delivered by an approved English provider prior to commencement of your AIT course.