A Bachelor of 3D Design and Animation provides the technical skills, creative development and practical experience you need for a career in 3D design and animation. Incorporating industry engagement throughout, this bachelor of animation will prepare you to work as a 3D and visual effects artist and animator.
This course will develop your practical skills in 3D design, underpinned by foundations of 3D modelling, animation and interactivity in the games industry, and the study of professional practice in 3D design and animation workplaces. By the end of this course, you’ll have a combination of well-rounded 3D design and animation skills with an understanding of emerging areas of the field and niche skills in a specialist area. You will have worked on client projects, been mentored by industry leaders and taken part in internship opportunities.
Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning
Explore design and animation theory and context.
Work with industry-standard creative processes and actual briefs.
Complement your specialisation with electives from other disciplines.
Experiment with the latest advances in VR/AR.
Undertake 120 hours of experience by completing an internship or working on a live brief
Career opportunities
This cutting-edge degree can lead you into one of the most imaginative, innovative and technical fields of design – 3D design and animation. In your final year, as well as refining your skills, you’ll develop your professional portfolio, so you are ready to start working in an industry where you can unleash your creativity and your technical know-how every day.
Potential career paths
2D/3D Animator
Environment Animator
Visual Effects (VFX) Designer
3D Computer Modeler
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Ultimo Campus
46-52 Mountain Street,
Sydney,
New South Wales,
2007, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
June 2025
Ultimo Campus
46-52 Mountain Street,
Sydney,
New South Wales,
2007, SYDNEY, Australia
Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent
OR
Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent
OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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