Bachelor of Animation
Course Overview
Embark on a creative journey with the Bachelor of Animation, where art meets technology to shape your professional path. This comprehensive program covers diverse topics like Character Animation, Visual Storytelling, and Motion Graphics, using industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya. Benefit from small classes and personalized mentorship, gaining hands-on experience through real-world projects and industry placements. You'll graduate with a strong portfolio, practical skills, and a network of creative professionals ready to launch a successful career in animation. This course offers a unique blend of foundational training and advanced techniques, preparing you for dynamic roles in the animation industry.
Why you shoud do this course?
Animation possesses the transformative potential to shape the world, and our program is tailored to empower you with the skills to impact yours. This bachelor's degree begins at the foundational level, systematically building your expertise in the intricacies of animation principles and techniques.
Master industry-standard software such as:
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- ToonBoom Harmony
- Substance Painter
- Unreal Engine 5
- SideFX Houdini
- Foundry Suite
- Pixologic ZBrush
- Adobe Creative Suite
Immersive Practical Training:
- Gain hands-on experience through collaboration on genuine projects.
- Develop a comprehensive portfolio to impress potential employers or clients.
Collaborative Learning Across Disciplines:
- Engage in cross-discipline collaboration by working on film, audio, and animation projects alongside fellow students.
Enhance Your Career Prospects:
- Graduate equipped with a robust portfolio, practical experience, employability, entrepreneurial skills, and a network of creative professionals.
Course Modules
The Bachelor of Animation is broken up into three distinct stages, each designed to develop different skills.
Develop the essential technical animation skills and the knowledge required to collaborate with other creative media students and professionals.
- Animation studies and practice - ANM110
- Drawing for animation - ANI170
- Foundations of computer graphics - ANI171
- Introduction to animation - ANI172
- Project design and the entrepreneur - CIE152
- Applied animation techniques - ANI174
- Animation studio 1 - ANI181
Broaden your scope to work on complex multidisciplinary projects in accordance with industry-standard practices.
- Media studies - CIM210
- Animation studio 2 - ANI212
- Animation studio 3 - ANI213
- Cultural perspectives - CIM211
- Animation studio 3 - ANI213
Execute a high-quality, externally published project of your own design, with the knowledge to commercialise if you choose. You'll also apply your skills through industry work placement.
- Major project development - CIM312
- Animation studio 4 - ANI314
- Creative business development and marketing - CIM320
- Work integrated learning - CIM310
- Elective unit
Career Outcomes
What jobs will this course lead to?
- 3D Generalist
- 3D or 2D Animator
- Concept Artist
- Motion Graphics
- Designer
- Storyboard Artist
- Media Industry Specialist
- FX Artist
- Technical Artist
- 3D Asset Modeler
- 3D Character Modeler
- Surfacing Artist
- Production Coordinator
- Junior Compositor
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Industry Outlook
Students who successfully complete this qualification may be able to pursue a rewarding career in the animation industry.
Employed
2,100 professionals
Weekly Earnings
$1,885 average
Full-Time Share
72% of professionals
Female Share
30% of the workforce
Average Age
35 Year
Payment Options
How to enrol
What you need to know
At Upskilled, we understand the unique needs of animators like you. We ensure an unparalleled learning experience. This dynamic on-campus program provides an immersive atmosphere that fosters collaboration, real-time engagement, and hands-on learning.
Course Duration:
Full Time Duration - 2 to 3 Years
Get in touch with an education consultant for more information.
Part-time option available
If you want to take a little longer, that’s ok too. We’ll help you work out the best study load to suit your needs.
Recognition of Prior Learning/Credit
SAE may recognise your prior learning and may grant credit towards satisfying the requirements for a higher-level program. This is applied where previous learning is considered equivalent to the content and learning outcomes prescribed for units within the program. For full details, please refer to SAE's policy on recognition of prior learning and credit transfers.
Entry Requirements
Domestic students must meet one of the following criteria:
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Completion of a Diploma level qualification
- Completion of a Certificate IV level qualification
- Experience-Based Entry – for applicants who do not meet the requirements of entry criteria above.
FAQs
Certificate:
Certificates introduce specific skills or concepts within the creative industries, offering foundational knowledge and broad contextual learning.
Diploma:
Diplomas focus on niche skills in areas like animation, audio, film, or games. They provide foundational skills and can serve as a pathway to degree-level studies.
Associate Degree:
Combines niche skills with more profound theoretical knowledge and analytical abilities, developing portable skills for lifelong learning and career progression.
Bachelor Degree:
It offers comprehensive skills and knowledge applicable to professional and creative disciplines. It prepares students for professional work and advanced studies.
An Australian Government loan scheme helping eligible students pay tuition fees. It doesn't cover extra costs like accommodation or textbooks. The total loan amount is capped, known as the 'FEE-HELP limit.' For details, visit sae.edu.au/fees.