Study Graduate Diploma in Design specialising in Illustration and Animation at Adelaide University in Australia,

Graduate Diploma in Design specialising in Illustration and Animation

Australia

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What will I learn?

With our Graduate Diploma in Design specialising in Illustration and Animation, you’ll develop your advanced skills as an adaptable and dynamic designer. We’ll prepare you to be a storyteller of the future, with the ability to evolve in an ever-changing industry. Get industry-relevant and hands-on experience to take your career to the next level. Discover innovative tools to support your creative process, from concept to delivery. Graduate with the expertise to develop original designs paired with a solid understanding of the principles and planning processes that build the foundation of your specialisation.

CRICOS

115846J

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$46,700.00 (US$ 30,776) per year
Accommodation - ranging from AUD$150 - $600 plus per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Adelaide City Campus

Corner of North Terrace and, Frome Rd,

Adelaide,

South Australia,

5001, Adelaide, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$46,700.00 (US$ 30,776) per year
Accommodation - ranging from AUD$150 - $600 plus per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Adelaide City Campus

Corner of North Terrace and, Frome Rd,

Adelaide,

South Australia,

5001, Adelaide, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR

A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.*

Additional requirements

Applicants must submit a portfolio of work, curriculum vitae and a written statement of intent.

Portfolio of work

A digital portfolio of up to 15 images of works. List all images with name, title, date, medium and dimensions

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Include your drawing software experience and career achievements, with particular emphasis on those relevant to your proposed program of study.

Statement of Intent

Outline your overall career objectives for undertaking the proposed program of study, together with a summary of your specific aims for developing your creative and professional skills. Make sure you identify your chosen discipline area. This statement must be 500 words or less.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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