The Master of Animation and Visual Effects is a two-year (full-time equivalent) postgraduate program designed for graduates and professionals who aim to thrive in the rapidly growing and evolving field of animation and visual effects production and beyond.
The program combines technical, conceptual, creative and professional skills to enable you to work independently and collaboratively to realise your artistic vision. With access to world-class facilities and a diverse community of artists and designers, you’ll be guided by academics with a wealth of industry experience. Creative experimentation and skills development are at the core of the program, giving you the freedom and support to explore your interests and refine your techniques for the creative production pipelines of today and tomorrow.
Working from concept art and pre-visualisation to production and output, you’ll develop animation and visual effects projects that will build your experience and profile in the field. As your technical skills grow, you’ll also develop key attributes in digital aesthetics, communication, collaboration, and agility, preparing you to thrive within and shape the future of a quickly evolving and dynamic field of practice.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
June 2027
Paddington Campus
UNSW School of Art & Design,
Cnr Oxford St & Greens Rd,
Paddington,
New South Wales,
2021, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Paddington Campus
UNSW School of Art & Design,
Cnr Oxford St & Greens Rd,
Paddington,
New South Wales,
2021, Sydney, Australia
Admission pathways into the Master of Animation and Visual Effects degree can include:
2-year program (96 UOC)
A Bachelor's degree (AQF level 7) in any field with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 or equivalent. This provides admission into the full two-year program, requiring completion of 96 UOC (2 years full-time equivalent).
1.7-year program (72 UOC)
A Bachelor's degree (AQF level 7) in a related field with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 or equivalent. This allows students to receive credit for 24 UOC (4 courses) upon commencement, meaning students can complete the program in 72 UOC (1.7 years full-time equivalent).
OR
1-year program (48 UOC)
An Honours Degree (AQF level 8) in a related field. This allows students to receive credit for the first year of the program (48 UOC or 8 courses) upon commencement, meaning students can complete the program in 48 UOC (1 year full-time equivalent).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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