ANIMATION & VFX

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 in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time (4 years) of online 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

→ 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 blended, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here

The Diploma and Bachelor of Animation and VFX are delivered in collaboration with CG Spectrum and is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code 0101949 & 0101950. 

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 in three trimesters (12 months) of full-time study or part-time equivalent, where you will 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

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

→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements

→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three

→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here

The Bachelor and Diploma of Animation and VFX are delivered in collaboration with CG Spectrum and is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code 0101949 & 0101950. 

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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA APPLICANTS

→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCAL, VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent. If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age

→ The Diploma can be used as a pathway into the Bachelor degree

→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements

BACHELOR APPLICANTS

→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent

→ VCAL students are not eligible for the Bachelor until they have successfully completed the diploma

→ If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age

→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE APPLICANTS

→ If none of the above qualifications have successfully been completed, applicants must be 20 years of age or older with 2 years of work experience to apply

HOW TO APPLY

→ Non-Year 12 applicants may apply directly on the website, and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview

→ Year 12 applicants must apply through VTAC. VTAC opens in August each year. Place the appropriate Collarts course into one of your preferences and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview