Animation & VFX Course | Study at Collarts

STUDY ANIMATION & VFX

If you dream of a career as a Games Developer, 3D Modelling Artist, Video Game Artist, Producer, Animator, Texturing/Shader Artist, Generalist, FX Artist, Creative Technologist, Digital Strategist, Art Director, 3D Animation Artist or Production Coordinator, the Animation & VFX course is for you.

The Animation and VFX course is perfect for students who want to establish a professional animation and visual effects career in the film, television, online entertainment or gaming industry. You will undertake fundamental units such as 3D art and computer graphics, modelling and animation skills, film production, game design theory, and business entrepreneurship.

Enjoy the flexibility of studying online or on-campus, while being mentored by our industry expert staff. You’ll learn skills from lecturers and teachers with the experience they've developed at top studios and on large-scale projects.

Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Through our industry partnerships, students have opportunities to partake in a variety of real-world business experiences, gaining access to industry connections.

Students will graduate with specialised training and experience in the animation industry, both in Australia and internationally.

CRICOS CODE

→ Bachelor of Animation & VFX - 2 Years: 0101949
→ Bachelor of Animation & VFX - 3 Years: 104482A

→ Diploma of Animation & VFX - 3 Trimesters: 0101950
→ Diploma of Animation & VFX - 4 Trimesters: 104513K

OPPORTUNITIES & EXPERIENCES

→ Gain an in-depth understanding of digital animation and visual effects

→ Create a range of industry-ready modelling, animation and visual effects examples for your portfolio

→ Complete projects, from the conceptual stage to completion, to a professional level

→ Learn practical skills in software applications such as Nuke, Maya and Side Effects Houdini

→ Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses

→ Choose an area of specialisation to stand out and be studio-ready

→ Study on-campus, online, or mixed*, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

*To transfer from online to on-campus, terms and conditions apply, including meeting GTE criteria. Contact international@collarts.edu.au for more information.

DISCOVER MORE ABOUT ANIMATION & VFX

AUSTRALIA'S BOOMING ANIMATION AND VFX INDUSTRY

Australia's Animation and VFX industry is booming. Australian studios are helping build out-of-this-world effects and environments for studios like Marvel and DC, streaming giants Netflix, Stan, Amazon, and Disney are commissioning more original animated work than ever before.

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FIVE MUST-WATCH ANIMATED WORKS YOU CAN STREAM RIGHT NOW ON NETFLIX

Animation & VFX has a long and storied history, transforming ideas born from imagination into tangible pieces of art. The importance of animation has become a vital part of pop culture and the entertainment industry—from Disney to Studio Ghibli—with stories weathering franchise storms and cult followings.

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Industry Connection

"There's never been a more exciting time to enter this industry. As media continues to diversify and evolve exponentially, the demand for film, TV, games, VR, and AR continues to explode."

SIMON ASHFORD

Head of Animation & VFX

"Animators, filmmakers, and game designers are the next generation of storytellers using technology to build their worlds."

SIMON ASHFORD

Head of Animation & VFX

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION

Apply online via the Apply Now button on the page. Soon afterwards, our International Team will contact you.

DOCUMENTATION

Organise and submit the requested documentation for your application, ensuring all details are correct.

INTERVIEW AND/OR AUDITION

Book and attend an interview and/or audition, where you will meet our friendly International Team.

OFFER

If your application is successful, Collarts will issue a Letter of Offer and invoice directly to you.

ACCEPTANCE

To accept your offer, you must return a signed Student Agreement with receipt of payment.

CONFIRMATION

Once your offer is accepted and your payment received, Collarts will issue an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) as evidence of your enrolment.

HEALTH COVER

Once you have your eCoE you must purchase your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

VISA

To prepare for your studies in Australia, you must apply for your Visa.

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BACHELOR OF ANIMATION & VFX

The Bachelor of Animation & VFX will provide students with the skills to establish a professional animation and visual effects career in the film, television, online entertainment, or gaming industry.

The Bachelor degree can be completed fast-tracked over six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or standard over nine trimesters (3 years) of full-time study.

THROUGHOUT THE DEGREE, YOU WILL

→ Gain an in-depth understanding of digital animation and visual effects

→ Create a range of industry-ready modelling, animation and visual effects examples for your portfolio

→ Learn practical skills in software applications such as Nuke, Maya and Side Effects Houdini

→ Work to and execute a professional creative client brief

→ Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses

→ Learn skills from lecturers and teachers with the experience they've developed at top studios and on large-scale projects

→ The degree allows students to choose an area of specialisation to prepare them to help them stand out and be studio-ready

→ Study on-campus, online, or mixed*, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ Get real-life experience through 60 hours of industry placement in the Bachelor course

The Diploma and Bachelor of Animation and VFX are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code 0101949 (2 Years)/104482A (3 Years) & 0101950 (3 Trimesters)/104513K (4 Trimesters)

*To transfer from online to on-campus, terms and conditions apply, including meeting GTE criteria.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

DIPLOMA OF ANIMATION & VFX

The Diploma of Animation & VFX will provide students with the skills to establish a professional animation and visual effects career assisting in the film, television, online entertainment, or gaming industry.

The diploma can be completed fast-tracked over three trimesters (12 months) of full-time study or standard over four trimesters (16 months) of full-time study. You also have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor Degree (subject to academic performance).

THROUGHOUT THE DIPLOMA, YOU WILL

→ Gain a foundational understanding of digital animation and visual effects

→ Create a range of industry-ready modelling, animation and visual effects examples for your broad portfolio

→ Complete projects, from the conceptual stage to completion, to an industry entry level

→ Learn practical skills in software applications such as Nuke, Maya and Side Effects Houdini

→ Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses

→ Learn skills from lecturers and teachers with the experience they've developed at top studios and on large-scale projects

→ Study on-campus, online, or mixed*, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

*To transfer from online to on-campus, terms and conditions apply, including meeting GTE criteria.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

→ Applicants will need to submit a portfolio of 4 - 6 pieces of original creative work consisting of animations, drawings, sketches, or digital work

→ Applicants will need to attend an admissions interview. You will be asked questions about your experience, background, and interest in the course and/or industry

You will also need to supply the following documentation to support your application, including:

→ A certified copy of transcripts and high school certificate (translated if necessary)

→ English test results or alternative evidence of English proficiency

→ A certified copy of your passport

→ A current visa (if applicable)

→ Proof of GTE and financials (if applicable)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA AND DEGREE APPLICANTS

International students must meet the following criteria:

→ Applicants must be at least 18-years-old at course commencement

→ Successful completion of a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12

→ English Proficiency (see below)

→ Interview

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism and Creative Writing, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0) or equivalent

Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency:

→ Results of English subjects in a range of countries’ secondary school certificate, ALevel or the International Baccalaureate. Please contact international@collarts.edu.au if you have any questions

→ Successful completion of an English course at any of our pathway providers

BACHELOR

BACHELOR OF ANIMATION & VFX

The Bachelor degree can be completed fast-tracked over six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or standard over nine trimesters (3 years) of full-time study.

THROUGHOUT THE DEGREE, YOU WILL

→ Gain an in-depth understanding of digital animation and visual effects

→ Create a range of industry-ready modelling, animation and visual effects examples for your portfolio

→ Learn practical skills in software applications such as Nuke, Maya and Side Effects Houdini

→ Work to and execute a professional creative client brief

→ Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses

→ Learn skills from lecturers and teachers with the experience they've developed at top studios and on large-scale projects

→ The degree allows students to choose an area of specialisation to prepare them to help them stand out and be studio-ready

→ Study on-campus, online, or mixed*, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ Get real-life experience through 60 hours of industry placement in the Bachelor course

*To transfer from online to on-campus, terms and conditions apply, including meeting GTE criteria.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

DIPLOMA