Find out how to order photocopies or digital copies of collection material for your research project.
We encourage researchers to use their own photographic devices to take images of collection material for reference. When making copies, it is important that researchers understand their responsibilities in relation to Copyright. For more information please refer to the Copyright for researchers information page.
We can also make photocopies or digital copies of collection material on request. Digital copies of records are provided in high quality JPEG or TIFF format. Copies can be delivered to you as a digital download, or on a USB supplied by the RMIT Design Archives.
If you intended to publish a record copied by the RMIT Design Archives, the permission of the copyright holder must be obtained.
Please note that some items cannot be copied for example, because they are too large or too fragile.
Orders can be placed by filling in a Reproduction Request Form in person at the RMIT Design Archives or online.
Type |
Size |
Turn around |
PDF/Photocopies |
Up to A3 |
1 week |
JPEG (high quality), TIFF (high quality) |
Up to A1 |
2 weeks |
JPEG (high quality), TIFF (high quality) |
Larger than A1 |
Over 3 weeks - to be advised on receipt of order |
Type |
Output format |
Size |
Price |
Books, journal articles, documents |
PDF/photocopy |
Up to A3 |
$5 per 10 pages |
Books, journal articles, documents |
JPEG (High quality) TIFF (High quality) |
Up to A2 |
$4 per page |
Books, journal articles, documents |
JPEG (High quality) TIFF (High quality) |
Over A2 |
P.O.A |
Architectural plans, posters, drawings, photographs |
PDF/photocopy |
Up to A3 |
$5 per 10 pages |
Architectural plans, posters, drawings, photographs |
JPEG (High quality) TIFF (High quality) |
Up to A3 |
$10 per item |
Architectural plans, posters, drawings, photographs |
JPEG (High quality) TIFF (High quality) |
A3 - A1 |
$15 per item |
Architectural plans, posters, drawings, photographs |
JPEG (High quality) TIFF (High quality) |
larger than A1 |
P.O.A |
Textiles pieces |
JPEG (High quality) TIFF (High quality) |
Up to 50cm x 50cm |
$15 per item |
Textiles pieces |
JPEG (High quality) TIFF (High quality) |
Larger than 50cm x 50cm |
P.O.A |
Garments |
JPEG (High quality) TIFF (High quality) |
|
P.O.A |
Objects and Architectural models |
JPEG (High quality) TIFF (High quality) |
|
P.O.A |
*Please note custom resolutions or sizes or details may be charged at an additional rate.
Location |
Method |
Price |
All locations |
File download via Dropbox or WeTransfer |
Free |
Australian states including Victoria |
Australia Post (standard) |
$4.40 |
International |
Australia Post (standard) |
$22.00 |
Images used for commercial, exhibition, publication and non-personal use may incur additional fees. Minimums can apply to larger items when external digitisation is required.
Please contact us for more information.
A 10% metadata fee will be applied to all orders.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.