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CONTACT US

If you would like more information on thesecourses or have any questions, please visit ourwebsite or speak with one of our friendly staff.

Academy of Information Technology (AIT)Level 2, 7 Kelly StreetUltimo NSW 2007 Australia

PO Box K913 Haymarket NSW 1240

E [email protected] +61 2 9211 8399F +61 2 9211 8355

www.ait.nsw.edu.au

CRICOS Provider Code: 02155J

Table ofContents

Welcome, page 5

Campus & Facilities, page 8

Curriculum, page 12

Course Overview, page 16

Bachelor of Interactive Media, page 19

Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media , page 19

Diploma of Interactive Digital Media, page 19

Diploma of IT (Software Development), page 21

Diploma of IT (Multimedia), page 21

Certicate II in Information Technology, page 21

Diploma of Business, page 23

Certicate IV in Business, page 23

Experience, page 24

Pathways, page 26

What people say, page 27

Admission, page 29


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WelcomeFounded in the beautiful city of Sydney in 1999, AIT hasbeen home to thousands of students from Australia, Northand South America, Asia and Europe. We offer Bachelorand Vocational courses which are recognised by most ofAustralias leading Universities.

We provide an exciting and inspiring education thatprepares students for successful careers in 2D and 3Danimation, games development, digital media, graphicdesign, interactive website design, software development

and online business. This is achieved through a dynamiccurriculum that is regularly updated to meet industry andmarket trends, as well as through experienced staff and acreative learning environment.

Our students and instructors share a passion for theunique blend of art and technology, where technologyand creativity converge. But most of all, students come toAIT seeking the practical skills, in-depth knowledge andexperience they need to enjoy a fullling career, doingwhat they love.

AIT was the rst school in the country to offer a motioncapture facility in 2003 and is the rst organisation inAustralia to offer markless motion capture in 2010. Wealso have the latest multimedia workstations, powerfulsoftware for 3D environments and real-time interactivity.

In late 2010, we moved to our new state-of-the-artpremises in Sydneys Education District of Ultimo. Thispurpose designed, vibrant new campus located midwaybetween Sydney University and University TechnologySydney has already inspired many!

We stay connected to Industry by supporting multimediaevents, involving professionals in our curriculumdevelopment and participating in Industry conventionsand exhibitions.

Our graduates work all over the world, pursuing careers ingraphic design, multimedia productions, games, lm, andmuch more. While building their imaginative portfolios ofprofessional, quality work to carry into their careers, theyalso build a network of life-long friends and colleaguesto share knowledge and experiences, around the globe.

Edward KellerManaging Director

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MISSION & VISION

AITs intention has always been to provide our students

with programmes and learning outcomes that are of thehighest standards. These ideals are infused in AITsMission and Vision statements:

MISSIONThe Academy of Information Technology has as its primarypurpose the provision of education in both the vocationaltraining and higher education sectors; and is committed tosupport free intellectual enquiry and to nurture a culture ofscholarship throughout the organisation.

VISIONAIT will be a specialist higher education provider inthe local, national and international communities. Itwill continue to be well-known for its academic quality,innovation, industry relevance, and promotion oftechnical critique. AITs values of tolerance, impartialityand integrity will continue to embrace multicultural andinternational views.

AITs learning environment remains centred on the careof each student and on service excellence. The AITExperience will be stimulating, memorable and fun withthe close collaboration of the Student Council and staff.AITs alumni will retain a sense of collegiality that willgrow through their common sense of achievement andtheir individual interests.

AIT will employ entrepreneurial spirit to develop a broadbase of revenue and sustainability.

Welcome

REDHILL EDUCATION GROUP

Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in September

2010, RedHill Education is Australias newest name inhigh quality education.

We are building a group of Australian-based businessesat the premium end of the education services market.Each business is carefully chosen for its reputation forquality, the calibre of its teaching and administrative staffand its academic excellence. AIT perfectly meets thesecriteria and we are delighted to have them as part of thegroup.

Key to RedHills success is our focus on deliveringexceptional education outcomes for our students whichultimately leads to outstanding career prospects.

The business is ASX and ASIC regulated, audited byPrice Waterhouse Coopers and overseen by our highlyexperienced Board of Directors. We are privileged to havesuch luminaries as Bill Beerworth, who was the Chairmanof the Macquarie Graduate School of Management, andThe Honourable Bruce Baird, who was commissionedby the government in 2009 to conduct a review of theESOS Act and recommended changes designed toensure Australia continues to offer world class qualityinternational education in a challenging and changingenvironment.

AITs alumni are testament to what we believe, which isthat studying at AIT, and at all the member colleges of theRedHill Education Group, can truly be your springboard tofuture career success.

Paul TobinCEO, RedHill Education

Other RedHill Education Institutions:

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Campus &Facilities

AIT is located in a new, purpose built campus withstate-of-the-art equipment. Our new campus is still

conveniently located close to Sydneys Central Station,but now we are in the heart of the education districtbetween the University of Sydney and the University ofTechnology Sydney. This area is also known for t he manymedia and advertising companies that have headquartershere. Broadway Shopping Centre is a two-minute strollaway, where students can enjoy the cinema, shoppingand cafes.

We are proud of our friendly and multicultural environment,and our ability to make our students feel at home on ourcampus. By caring for the well-being of our students, weencourage them to focus on their studies and be part ofthe creative bubble.

AIT has a vibrant learningenvironment both inside andoutside the campus.

AITs new campus has a wide-range of lecture theatres,computer labs, classrooms, and special purpose venues.In addition, there are many collaboration and leisureareas for students to work on team projects, share ideas,or relax between classes. Features include:

Nine computer labs with the latest in multimedia

workstations and software;

Six lecture theatres with networked instructional

PCs and data projection;

A range of general purpose classrooms;

Australias rst and only markerless Motion Capture

System;

Games development rooms;

Sunlit student lounge with cafe style seating;

Two large agoras for student gathering;

A dedicated library with access to over 300,000

e-book titles that are available on- or off-campus,

24/7.

Student LoungeBright, sun-lit student lounge with cafe style seating is one ofthe popular hangout spots for students to mingle.

LibraryStudents have access to more than 300,000 books fromanywhere in the world through our extensive online librarycatalogue accessible 24/7.

Large computer labsOur nine computer labs are packed with the latestin multimedia workstations and software.

Immersed in AITs creative spaces,students like to share their work,

explore new ideas and learn froma diverse group of people

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AIT was the rst educational institution in Australia tooffer courses in motion capture technology. The recentlycommissioned motion capture system is designed andmanufactured by Organic Motion of New York, and is therst of its kind implemented in Australia.

Motion capture is an innovative real-time solutioncombining hardware and software for motion tracking andreal-time animation. This equipment enables animatorsto easily transform the motion of a person into a digitalsignal where the animator could effortlessly control thevirtual character.

The hardware comprises of sixteen camera sensorsinstalled around the system which detects the full rangeof movements by the actor and replicates the realistichuman movement onto a character. The resultinganimated sequences are designed to meet the insatiablepublic who are fascinated by lms such as Avatar, ToyStory 3, orLord of the Rings. A similar motion capturetechnology is also used to produce some of the bestselling international video games like the Uncharted 2and

Assassins Creed II.

These digitised movements may be applied to a widerange of unique functions and research such as high levelgame interface and virtual stage performance.

Here at AIT, we lead students through the entire MotionCapture process - from initial setup through to optimisati onand post-production. This empowers students to addrealistic human-like behaviour to their original gamesand animation work which they could proudly add to theirprofessional portfolio. Our collaboration with other motioncapture pioneers around the World allows us an endlessrealm of research opportunities.

www.organicmotion.com

Virtools, a behaviour engine and real-time renderwas introduced into AITs curriculum back in 2003 toaccelerate the understanding of the elements of complexprogramming.

Virtools is one of the very few commercial tools that offera complete range of features that enable users to createvirtual environments with a simple click-of-a-mouse,without the need for complex coding. A user does not haveto be procient in any specic programming language tobe able to give their objects behaviour and reaction tohuman input within its environment.

Adding physics to an object such as gravity or elasticitycan easily be done on Virtools. Unusual behavior canbe given to objects within a virtual environment thereby,creating an interactive world of ones own imagination.Some examples of commercial Virtools games are:Mercury Meltdown (available on Sony PSP and NintendoWii); Sarkaban Game Studios Lazy Raiders (available onXbox Live Arcade); and Facebooks rst ever 3D gamecalled Billions, Save Them All.

This powerful technology is not simply restricted tocreating games. Virtools is widely used in industry asit allows individuals to create rapid prototype throughthe modern visual scripting. This allows businesses to

harvest their capabilities for the efcient development ofcomplex 3D visual models or simulations.

Virtools was also used to support t he rst ever World ExpoOnline experience that brought unprecedented real-time3D interactivity and 360-degree immersive walkthroughexperience to hundreds of millions of online visitors of therecent World Expo 2010 Shanghai event.

AIT remains the sole training provider of 3DVIA Virtoolsin Australia.

www.3dvia.com

Campus & Facilities

CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES

ORGANIC MOTION 3DVIA VIRTOOLS

The AIT campus is a creativespace with the latest interactivetechnologies.

Pandora RoomThe Pandora features Australias rst markerless

Motion Capture System where students can graspthe latest technology for real-time animation.

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Curriculum

AIT STANDARDS

AITs Academic Board is composed of widely experiencedmembers who represent industry, academia, studentsand faculty. Both the Charter for the Academic Board andthe current board members are shown on AITs website.

The Academic Board has responsibility for academicpolicy making, academic administration, the curriculumoversight, and makes recommendations on academicpolicy and regulations to allow AITs educationalobjectives to be achieved.

The Academic Board is and shall remain an independentgroup that is composed specically of membersrepresenting a wide range of experience directly relevantto the Higher Education programme offered by AIT. Itsauthority, while devolved from the Board of Directorsallows freedom to report as necessary to the Board ofDirectors regarding the Higher Education and Vocationalcourses taught at AIT, and regarding any new or emergingissues that may arise.

AITs Academic Board also forms sub-committees withspecic functions. The most prominent of these is theCurriculum Committee, who meet at the end of eachtrimester in order to review matters relating directly to:the provision of subjects; major reviews and changes

to subjects or their assessment; the benchmarking ofAIT subjects and programmes against other appropriatetertiary providers.

Quality Assurance is AITs way to maintain and increasequality of education over time. AIT works constantlyto ensure that all of our programs are run at a highstandard and that our programs are reviewed to facilitateimprovement. As part of this process we have a rangeof Quality Assurance guidelines and it is practisedthroughout the many phases of running the academicaspects of AIT.

In accord with good practice guidelines suggested bythe Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA), ourQuality Assurance is focused along a series of levels, fromthe formation of all original academic policies, through tothe processes involved in implementing them.

The broad outlines of Quality Assurance are:

Institutional goals

Academic Board

Strategic planning

Use of data

Academic policies

Stakeholder feedback

Benchmarking of academic performance

Consistent academic standards

CurriculumACADEMIC BOARD QUALITY ASSURANCE

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Client Projects

Client Projects provide an opportunity for AIT students to apply theknowledge and skills obtained in their studies to real industry projectsfor an existing business. Representatives of companies from variousindustries work closely with students in developing a tangible projectfor their organisational needs. This can include projects ranging fromcompany websites & brand identity, promotional animation, architecturalvisualisation, to online educational resources and many more.

The Client Project provides students with valuable lessons in the areasof team work, meeting project deadlines, reporting, presenting andadhering to project brief. The project also provides important learningexperiences such as working with a client and the various issuesassociated with working in real business context.

Development ProjectAIT recognises the importance of solid, practical skills especially in thecreative industry. Students are required not only to constantly add totheir own professional portfolio, but also to develop a special project

which draws upon their area of expertise and interest. This project mayencompass any aspects of multimedia which the student chooses tofocus upon and provides a good insight into the entire developmentproject process, from initial conception of ideas, to development, design,creation and evaluation.

Curriculum

REAL EXPERIENCE

We know the importance of providing the mostimmersive and relevant educational experience

to our students.

That is why our courses are focused aroundgetting students exposed to the

Real World Experience.

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Professional Development (Portfolio)Professional Development provides the opportunity for students toprofessionally brand and package themselves in preparation forentrance to the multimedia industry. Students are guided on designand portfolio considerations that include effective layout, audienceinteraction, targeted design, brand establishment and recognition, aswell as effective resume and personal presentation. While studentsprepare to enter the industry, they also learn how to communicatewith employers as well as clients through establishing and maintainingbusiness relationships.

Small Project ManagementStudents learn the essential theory of managing projects and will workin small teams to produce documentation for a small business ventureof their choice. The emphasis is on project management of typical tasksand on providing a thorough understanding of how project managementcan be vital for the successful completion of major tasks or tasksrequiring many resources.

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CourseOverview

Whether students are in the midst of mastering the art of animation,games design, ilmmaking, brand creation, or

simply putting together a business proposal,they all share the enthusiasm to create, learn and innovate.

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The eld of Interactive Media has undergone dramatic

expansion since its inception it is one of the fastest growing

industries both in Australia and internationally. As modern

consumers, we are immersed in Interactive Media through an

increasing number of aspects of our lives. Yet, the forms of

those media continue to reshape and grow in new ways, often

unexpected. There is a shortfall of knowledgeable, trained

professionals able to create engaging content expected by

media outlets.

Bachelor of Interactive Media provides studentswith the knowledge, skills and abilities to respond

to the ongoing changes that this industry willcontinue to experience. This course featurestwo main areas of specialisation: digital lm and

interactivity (animation & games):

Interactivityis an area of specialisation featuring

subjects where students learn skills to produceinteractive content and also gain the backgroundknowledge to undertsand how and why media

can be extended to include the viewer.

Media Studiesis an area of specialisation whichincludes both industry related subjects learninghow to create media with the latest software

and also a range of subjects that help preparestudents for further education such as a MastersDegree.

Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media offers

students comprehensive skills in advanced3D modelling and animation, motion graphics,games design and production. Virtools and

Motion Capture System are widely usedthroughout this entire program, to offer studentsknowledge in creating interactive 3D games and

animations based on real-life movement.

This is a sophisticated course for studentspassionate about games. It is highlyrecommended that students complete AITs

Diploma of Interactive Digital Media or equivalentprior to commencing this course. Students whopossess advanced animation, programming and

multimedia skills could be considered for directenrolment to this course.

Diploma of Interactive Digital Media courseoffers students comprehensive skills in graphic

design, animation, web design, digital lmmaking and games design. This course isdesigned to produce digital media professionals

who are industry ready and equipped to pursuea career in the elds of interactive media.

The skills learned in this course are fundamentalto developing complex multimedia productions,

like advanced 3D animation and interactivegames.

BACHELOR of

INTERACTIVE MEDIA

ADVANCED DIPLOMA of

SCREEN & MEDIA

(GAMES DEVELOPMENT)

DIPLOMA of

INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA

Entry Requirements

Diploma of Interactive Digital Media;Diploma of IT (Multimedia); or equivalent.

Professional experience in 3D Animation.

073205E (Accelerated)

043206D (Standard)NTIS CUF60107

NTIS CUF50207

DURATION | Six Trimesters (3 EFTSL,

equivalent); approx. 16 hours face to face

teaching per week.

INTAKE PERIODS | March, July, November

DURATION | Two trimesters (each trimester

runs for 15 weeks); 20 hours face to face

teaching per week.

INTAKE PERIODS | March, July, November

DURATION | Three trimesters (each trimester

runs for 15 weeks) plus an eight week period;

20 hours face to face teaching per week.

INTAKE PERIODS | January, March, May,

July, September, November

InteractiveMedia

ourse Overview

NTERACTIVE MEDIA

Although there are no formal entry requirementsfor this course it is strongly recommended thatstudents hold, at minimum, the following:

Scope of Study

Scope of Study

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of NSW High School

Certicate (HSC) or equivalent.

Scope of Study

Digital PathwaysFoundation InternetDigital ImagesDesign PrinciplesCommercial Internet3D IntroductionSmall Project ManagementReading Cinema2D Animation3D Character ModellingDigital FilmmakingScreen Cultures2D InteractivityDeveloping 3DDigital Film AestheticsVirtual EcologiesMedia Interaction 1Virtual EnvironmentsVirtual BodiesDecoding MediaMedia Interaction 2External ProjectPublishing MediaGame Evolutions

Developing 3DDesigning Interactivity3D EnvironmentsMotion CaptureMedia StudiesMotion GraphicsGame DevelopmentVirtual WorldsAdvanced Game Project

Workplace SkillsInternet FundamentalsDigital ImagesPrinciples of Design

Introduction to 3DAnimation3D InteractivityPresentation SkillsIntroduction to CinemaDigital FilmmakingSmall Project Management3D Character ModellingApplied Graphic DesignMedia InteractivityCommercial InternetClient ProjectDevelopment ProjectProfessional Development

For International Students, the minimumEnglish language requirement is IELTSAcademic English 6.0 or equivalent.

For International Students, the English

language requirement is IELTS AcademicEnglish 5.5 or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

For International Students, the Englishlanguage requirement is IELTS AcademicEnglish 5.5 or equivalent.

Although there are no formal entry requirements

for this course it is strongly recommended thatstudents hold, at minimum, the following:

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

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InformationTechnology

The Information Technology industry has developed rapidly

over the past few decades and it has become increasingly

complex. Students pursuing the Diploma of IT (Multimedia)

would learn skills in graphic design, web design, 2D & 3D

animation, ash games development, and other aspects of IT.

The Diploma of IT (Software Development) involves essential

knowledge and skills required in the areas of software

design, database systems, web commerce, as well as various

programming languages that underpin more complex sof tware

development or game development projects.

AIT`s Diploma of IT (Software Development)

program not only offers students a comprehensivecourse in programming, software engineering,web development and database design; but

additional skills in multimedia.

Software development students have the

benet and advantage of gaining not onlysoftware development knowledge but also

some e-commerce and multimedia skills.These additional talents are essential, and canbe applied to any business industry. This also

allows students to develop interactive programsand work in the programming eld of gamesdevelopment.

DIPLOMA of IT

(SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT)

DIPLOMA of IT

(MULTIMEDIA)

CERTIFICATE II in

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

NTIS ICA50705 NTIS ICA50905 NTIS ICA20105

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NFORMATION TECHNOLOGY



teaching per week.

INTAKE PERIODS | January, March, May,July, September, November

Entry Requirements

Prerequisite: Certicate II in Information

Technologyor equivalent.

Scope of Study

Digital Images

Internet FundamentalsAnimationPresentation SkillsDatabase SystemsSmall Project ManagementIntroduction to Programming (Java)Commercial InternetQuantitative MethodsJava Application Development3D1 IntroductionC++ ProgrammingInformation SystemsSoftware EngineeringDevelopment Project



teaching per week.


DURATION | Eight consecutive weeks of 20

hours face to face teaching per week.

INTAKE PERIODS | January, March, May,

July, September, November

The Diploma of IT (Multimedia) course offers

students comprehensive skills in design,animation, web, audio/video, database systemsand games design. This course is designed

to produce multimedia professionals who areindustry ready and equipped for a wide range ofcreative IT and multimedia careers.

The skills obtained in this course are fundamental

for developing complex multimedia productions,like computer games and animation. Studentsinterested in games design and 3D animation

are encouraged to continue their studies withAITs Advanced Diploma of Screen & Mediawhere students learn advanced 3D modelling

skills and games development theories andtechniques.

Scope of Study

Internet FundamentalsDigital Images

Presentation SkillsIntroduction to Cinema

Introduction to 3D

Digital Film-making

Animation

Commercial Internet

Small Project Management3D Character Modelling

Database Systems

Media Interactivity

Client ProjectDevelopment ProjectProfessional Development

This qualication provides the foundation IT

skills and knowledge for an individual to be aneffective IT user or employee. This includesfundamental IT knowledge and skills which are

prerequisites for both Diploma of IT (SoftwareDevelopment) and Diploma of IT (Multimedia).

Entry Requirements



Although there are no formal entry requirementsfor this course it is strongly recommended that

students hold, at minimum, the following:Completion of Year 10 or equivalent.


Although there are no formal entry requirements

for this course it is strongly recommended thatstudents hold, at minimum, the following:

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisite: Certicate II in InformationTechnologyor equivalent.





Scope of Study

Client SupportWorkplace Skills

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ModernBusiness

Modern businesses are constantly evolving with the digital

media revolution. It is essential for all modern businesses to

have a strong online presence serving the entire world. AITs

business courses cater to digital entrepreneurs who want to

succeed in the global online marketplace. Our coursescover

traditional commerce subjects such as Human Resources

Management, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Business

Presentation & Writing Skills, as well as Online Business

Skills (including web development, graphic production and

database management).

ourse Overview

MODERN BUSINESS

Diploma of Business offers students

comprehensive skills from the businessdisciplines such as economics, projectmanagement, accounting, marketing,

management, business law and informationsystems. Students are also taught some usefulmultimedia skills to gain a better understanding

of how an online business is managed.

Through this added multimedia training, studentsbenet from a broader range of skills that couldbe widely applied in the creative aspects of a

business. This course is designed to producebusiness professionals that are industry readyand equipped for a business manager career.

DIPLOMA of

BUSINESS

CERTIFICATE IV IN

BUSINESS

NTIS BSB50207 NTIS BSB40207



teaching per week.


Scope of Study

Workplace SkillsInternet Fundamentals

Small Project ManagementMarketing StrategiesDigital ImagesCommercial InternetHuman Resource ManagementDatabase SystemsIntroduction to Business LawIntroductory AccountingMicroeconomicsPresentation SkillsWriting SkillsQuantitative MethodsMacroeconomics

DURATION | Two trimesters (each trimester


teaching per week.


Certicate IV in Business is designed to introduce

students to the fundamental business theoriesand practices and is awarded to students thatdemonstrate the following competencies:

Scope of Study

Workplace Skills

Marketing StrategiesDigital Images

Small Project Management

Writing SkillsPresentation Skills

Introductory Accounting

Database Systems

Internet Fundamentals

Introduction to Business Law

Microeconomics

Management Accounting

Monitor a safe workplaceUndertake marketing activitiesManage projectsWrite complex documentsMake a presentationUndertake a complex design briefPrepare nancial reportsDesign databasesCreate dynamic web pagesCreate a website testing procedure

Entry Requirements




Entry Requirements




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We understand the industry.We are quick to capture and adapt to the ever evolvingindustry trends to ensure that our students have acompetitive advantage with the latest knowledge andpractical skills that are desired in industry.

State-of-the-art campus.We have a vibrant learning environment both inside andoutside the campus that is centred around creativityand open space. We have a friendly and multicultural

environment that makes our students feel at home oncampus.

Latest equipment & software.Master the art of interactive digital media with our widerange of professional multimedia equipment and softwaresuch as Australias rst markerless motion capture system,the powerful 3DVIA Virtools and Autodesk Mudbox.

Gain Unique Skills.Be the rare gem that is highly sought after in the industrywith the unique skills that are taught exclusively at AITsuch as markerless motion capture system and 3DVIAVirtools.

You gain practical business experience.You learn the essential management methods, marketingskills and business frameworks to ensure you know howto prepare and present your work to the market.

We know you by name.You will learn in a relaxed and close-knit atmospherewhere personal attention is given to your educationalexperience.

Fast track your education.You can fast track your education through year-roundlearning in AITs highly regarded courses and universitycollaborations.

Start anytime.We have six intake periods over the year so you couldquickly jump on board and start anytime.

VET FEE-HELP approved.You have access to VET FEE-HELP approved coursesso that you do not need to incur an upfront tuition fee. *

Keeping in touch.We maintain a friendly relationship with our growingfamily of graduates who stays closely involved with AITsongoing developments and activities.

* Only Australian Citizens or Holders of Humanitarian Visa are eligible to apply forVET FEE-HELP.

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PathwaysEMPLOYMENT

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FURTHER STUDIESOur graduates are employed in a wide range of excitingindustries around the World! The skills learned at AITprepares them to tackle any opportunities that come theirway - from graphic design, website development, productpackaging, online banners, video direction, mobile phoneapplications, to commercial video games available acrossthe popular platforms.

Whatever our graduates choose to do, they follow theirdreams to achive a successful career doing what theylove. Visit our website to meet our graduates in action!

AITs Higher Education and Vocational Programs arehighly regarded by the industry. The quality of ourcourses and the teaching standards are recognised byleading universities across Australia. This has allowed ourstudents to obtain an advanced standing with afliateduniversities, providing them with the opportunity for furtherstudy should they wish to pursue a Masters Degree uponcompletion of AIT Courses.

I feel that the Bachelor of Interactive Media (BIM) would give students a good

grounding in the fundamental technologies that are being used to build todays

internet.

Rebel Spirit Pty Limited

Andrew Muller

AITs degree provides a pathway into the Games Development workforce

through its inclusion of 2D, 3D and animation components, as well as providing

for a broader and unique context of web design and ilm, both of which are

important in the increasing convergence of games related art and technology

utilised for ilm, the web and the growth of online gaming. The understanding

and application of these areas will greatly improve the employability of

graduates with this qualiication in the industry.

Game Developers Association of Australia

Michael McNabb

I believe AITs program offers a solid grounding in the technologies and

attitude required for someone who is l ooking to gain entry into the interactive

media industry. Being a broad industry, I believe this course strikes a solid

balance between the different streams of media and also between theoretical

knowledge and practical application of skills.

Wasabi Digital

Stephane Zerbib

Experience

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

As the coordinator of a higher degree in interactive media (The Master ofInteractive and Digital Media), I watched the development of AITs degree

program with great interest. The course meets the strong demand for an

undergraduate degree in the ield that provides both uptodate industry

based training and the theoretical and critical skills necessary for further

tertiary study. Currently, Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) and the Academy of

Information Technology enjoy a strong relationship, with eligible graduates

coming to SCA to undertake further study.

The University of Sydney

Ryszard Dabek

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AdmissionHow to apply

Submit your completed application form and provide supportingdocumentation to AIT Student Administration ofce. Applicationform may be downloaded from AIT website on www.ait.nsw.

edu.au.

If your application is successful, we will send you a Letter of Offerand information on how to pay your tuition fee.

To secure a place in the course, you will need to: Submit a signed Student Contract Complete and sign a VET FEE-HELP Application Form**,

or make other arrangements for tuition fee payment

You will receive your Student Welcome Pack with conrmation of

your enrolment and information of your Orientation Day.

** Only Australian Citizens and Holders of Humanitarian Visa are eligible

to apply for VET FEE-HELP.

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The following supporting documents are required to processyour application. Please ensure that you only submit certiedcopies of your documents:

Signed application form & application fee

Academic qualication(s) or transcript(s) Certied copy of your passport or Australian visa* English Prociency Results (e.g. IELTS)*

Certied English translation of non-Englishdocuments*

*Required only if you are applying as an overseas student.

We welcome you to

bring your ideas to life.

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ADMISSION

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CONTACT US

If you would like more information on thesecourses or have any questions, please visit ourwebsite or speak with one of our friendly staff.

Academy of Information Technology (AIT)Level 2, 7 Kelly StreetUltimo NSW 2007 Australia

PO Box K913 Haymarket NSW 1240

E [email protected] +61 2 9211 8399F +61 2 9211 8355

www.ait.nsw.edu.au

CRICOS Provider Code: 02155J

Printed: January 2011Information provided in this brochure is current at the date of publication,and may be subject to change. Please check AITs website for the lateston course offerings and other related information.

CREDIT: Photography by Howard Lam & Patrapee Luangpitak, AIT Graduates

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