Diploma of 2D Animation
The Diploma of 2D Animation is a practical, skills-driven course focused on the core foundations of animation. You’ll develop strong drawing skills, learn the principles of movement and timing, and gain experience using industry-standard animation tools while building your first professional portfolio.
Course Duration: 8 months full-time
Study Modes: On Campus or Online
Campus Location: Melbourne (Collingwood), Sydney (Waterloo)
Intakes: February | June | September
Bachelor of 2D Animation
The Bachelor of 2D Animation is an advanced, career-focused degree designed for those aiming to work professionally in animation, film, television, games or digital content creation. You’ll refine your animation craft, explore visual storytelling and character performance, and collaborate on larger-scale projects while producing a high-quality graduate portfolio.
Course Duration: 2 Years full-time
Study Modes: On Campus or Online
Campus Location: Melbourne (Collingwood), Sydney (Waterloo)
Intakes: February | June | September
Melbourne - Collingwood
Study 2D Animation at Collarts’ campus in Collingwood, surrounded by Melbourne’s screen, games and independent creative industries. This campus is ideal for students who thrive in highly collaborative studio environments, with access to digital animation studios and cross-discipline projects that reflect real-world production pipelines and team-based workflows.
Sydney - Waterloo
The Sydney campus in Waterloo offers a focused, industry-connected environment for 2D Animation students who want to work within Australia’s largest screen and digital media market. With modern animation studios and flexible creative spaces, students benefit from hands-on production learning while building strong professional pathways into animation, games and digital content industries.
Online
Study 2D Animation online with the flexibility to learn from anywhere while staying connected through live classes, structured projects and direct educator feedback. Online delivery is ideal for those who are balancing work or other commitments, or those aiming to develop skills for remote and freelance animation careers within contemporary digital production environments.
Choosing the Right Qualification For You
Choosing the right 2D Animation course depends on your experience level, career goals and how quickly you want to enter the animation industry. Whether you’re building foundational animation skills or aiming for advanced creative and professional pathways, Collarts offers 2D Animation qualifications designed to support different stages of your animation career.
Diploma
The Diploma of 2D Animation is an ideal entry point for beginners, career changers or creatives new to animation who want a fast, practical pathway into the industry. Studied full-time over 8 months, the course focuses on core animation foundations including drawing, movement, timing, character animation and digital production tools, helping students quickly build essential skills, confidence and an entry-level animation portfolio.
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Bachelor
The Bachelor of 2D Animation is designed for those seeking a more comprehensive animation degree. Completed full-time over 2 years, this course offers deeper exploration of animation craft, visual storytelling, character performance and professional production pipelines. It has a strong emphasis on advanced projects, collaboration and high-quality portfolio development for careers in animation, games, film and digital media.
LEARN MOREEntry Requirements and Eligibility
Collarts 2D Animation courses do not require an ATAR, making them accessible to those from a wide range of educational and creative backgrounds.
Admissions are based on your creative potential, visual thinking and interest in animation rather than academic results alone. Previous animation experience is not required for entry-level study.
Application pathways include:
Direct applications for domestic and international students
Year 12 applicants applying through VTAC or UAC
After submitting an application for a Diploma or Bachelor of 2D Animation, a Collarts Future Student Advisor will contact you to discuss your creative interests, portfolio (if applicable), study goals and next steps. Successful applicants will receive a formal offer to commence their chosen 2D Animation qualification at Collarts.
Speak with a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Why Study 2D Animation at Collarts?
Studying 2D Animation at Collarts gives you hands-on, industry-aligned training focused on drawing, animation principles, visual storytelling and professional production workflows. Taught by industry-experienced creatives, courses emphasise practical projects, personalised feedback and portfolio development. With flexible study options on campus or online, Collarts prepares you for contemporary careers across animation, games, film and digital media.
Flexible Study Options
Study 2D Animation on campus in Melbourne or Sydney, or online, with the same career-focused curriculum across all modes.
Portfolio-Focused Learning
Every course is built around practical projects that help you graduate with a strong, industry-ready animation portfolio.
Industry-Experienced Educators
Learn from practising animators and creatives who teach current industry tools, workflows and production standards