Bachelor of Animation
This degree is the ideal launching pad for you to play a significant role in the animation and visual effects industries in Australia and abroad. The theoretical and practical skills that are essential to these career paths are comprehensively covered through majors in Animating, Art Direction and CGI Technical Direction.
Using top-of-the-line hardware and premium industry-recognised software, you'll produce original animated projects from concept to delivery. You'll learn skills in concept development, storyboarding, 2D, 3D and stop-motion character animation, editing, sound recording, visual effects, virtual production, post-production and motion capture.
You will also develop the ability to apply appropriate animation formats to specific projects-traditional drawn animation, 2D, 3D and motion-captured digital animation, 3D puppet or clay animation and other experimental media. Your academic studies will be extended by studio course work and engagement with industry production, providing you with first-hand experience.
Industry focus
As an animation student, you can take advantage of our diverse workshop, seminar, and master class programs delivered by local and international experts including: Multi-Oscar award-winning producer, Lord David Puttnam CBE; the esteemed Gobelins School in Paris; motion capture Director Mr Benjamin Brenneur of WETA NZ, and performer, character creator, trainer, coordinator and director, Marco Sinigaglia; and Myrna Gawryn, character performance specialist, Lucasfilm and Disney.
Griffith Film School is an active member of, and has a strong reputation within the World Film School Association (CILECT), a group of160 International Film Schools. We were a leader in the establishment, management and growth of ASPERA and maintain ongoing engagement with ATOM.
Griffith Film School has ongoing international partnerships with the APSA, NEP Group, World Congress of Science and Factual Producers, Gobelins L'école De L'image and the BFA.
Campus Information
South Bank
Music plus visual and creative arts & Two libraries, cinema, art galleries and state-of-the-art exhibition and performance spaces
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
As a Bachelor of Animation graduate, you'll be well-equipped to make meaningful contributions to the expanding field of animation practice. You'll be prepared to excel in animation studios, as independent animators, or in the many industries that now offer opportunities for animation. You may find success creating immersive storytelling experiences, animations for educational purposes, promotional materials, or experimenting with animated forms.
With the animation industry experiencing rapid growth and innovation, you'll be well-positioned to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in:
- Animation (2D and 3D/CGI)
- Motion graphics design
- Visual effects designer (film, TV, games and interactive experiences)
- Scriptwriting
- Storyboarding and pre-visualisation
- Compositing and matte painting
- Art direction,
- 3D asset development
- Illustration and graphic art
- Post-production.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
Qualification: All India Senior School Certificate or Comparable Qualification (awarded by CBSE or CISCE)
- Your entry requirements include: An overall grade average of 65% including English and best 3 academic subject (no other language subjects).
FOR SRI LANKA
Qualification: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 1.7 in the best 3 Advanced Level subjects (where A=4, B=3, C=2, S=1)
FOR NEPAL
Qualification: Nepalese Proficiency Certificate
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 89 in the final year results.
Qualification: School Leaving Certificate Examination awarded by National Examinations Board
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 3.6 in the final year results
FOR BHUTAN
Qualification: Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate
- Your entry requirements include: An overall average of 65% in the best 5 academic subjects (2 languages and 3 academic subjects) excluding Internal Assessment
FOR BANGLADESH
Qualification: Bangladeshi Higher Secondary or Intermediate Certificate (since 2003)
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 4.0 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of high school studies.
Portfolio Required
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 011449J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
108000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 50 AUD
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