OVERVIEW
- Get hands-on experience in 2D, 3D and stop-motion animation for film and television, visual effects and games. Access state-of-the-art workstations, a purpose-built animation studio, interactive pen displays, high-end cameras and render farms for processing 3D computer animation to bring stories and characters to life.
YOUR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
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Bolster your CV with real industry experience through our Work Integrated Learning programs. In the units Major Project: Development and Pre and Post-Production (ANI30001 & ANI30002), you’ll work as a team to pitch, develop and produce a project for exhibition within public film or animation festivals, public galleries or public broadcast.
- Critical thinking and judgement
- Production techniques
- Communication of animation topics
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Self-management
YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Cinematographer
- Editor
- 2D and 3D animators
- Stop motion animator
- Director or producer
- Screenwriter
STUDY STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
Introduction to Animation
2D Production Techniques for Animation
History of Animation
Sound Design and Acquisition
SEMESTER 2
Introduction to Character and Environment Design
3D Production Techniques for Animation
Action Analysis and Locomotion
Genre and the Moving Image
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 1
Advanced Character Design for Animation
Writing and Directing for Animation
SEMESTER 2
Acting for Animation
Producing and Production Management for Animation
YEAR 3
SEMESTER 1
Major Project: Development and Pre-Production
Major Project: Screen Writing
SEMESTER 2
Major Project: Production and Post-Production
SCHOLARSHIP
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 30 % off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
