The Bachelor of Animation is the ideal launching pad for you to play a significant role in the animation and visual effects industries in Australia and abroad. Animation at Griffith is ranked 2nd in Australia and NZ, and in the top 10 global animation schools (Animation Career Review 2024).

Highlights of studying Animation

• Create original animation projects using premium industry-recognised software and hardware, from concept to final rendering.
• Gain hands-on experience with professional animation production, with the chance to work on client projects through LiveLab, our commercial multimedia arm.
• Screen your work at festivals, build your portfolio, and develop vital contacts and networks through key industry links.
• Enhance your employability with international study tours, work placements, and internships within our embedded animation studio model.
• Collaborate with likeminded creative filmmakers and game designers, artists, illustrators, and musicians (through Griffith's Queensland College of Art and Design and Queensland Conservatorium).
• Leverage our strong reputation within the World Film School Association (CILECT), a group of 160 International Film Schools; the Australian Screen Production Education & Research Association (ASPERA); and Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM).

Majors

Art direction : Learn advanced techniques in conceptualisation, visual storytelling, and art direction principles, for impactful characters and story-worlds across animation, games and screen media.

Character Animation : Learn advanced animation techniques, including character rigging, keyframe animation, and motion capture integration for compelling character performances across various media and platforms.

Post-production : Acquire proficiency in post-production through creative application of advanced compositing techniques and green screen concepts, as well as mastering compositing workflows, color correction, and node-based compositing tools.

Virtual Production and VFX : Discover how to create content with virtual production and its innovative methods, including motion capture, LED wall technology, photogrammetry, camera tracking, and virtual lighting through real-time game engines.

3D Art and Environments: Learn to interpret visual concepts and artistic styles to create appealing 3D characters, props, vehicles, and environments for games, film and animation.

Writing and development: Write and develop ideas for any screen medium - from linear screenplays to narrative design. You'll also gain insights into global screen industry landscapes and audiences.

Industry links and international connections

Access an exciting calendar of on-campus exhibitions, guest lectures, master classes and artist talks delivered by local and international experts including:

Engage with leading organisations through our ongoing international partnerships with APSA, NEP Group, BFA, World Congress of Science and Factual Producers, and Gobelins School of Paris.

Undertake work placements, internships, in-class simulated tasks, and mentorship from industry professionals. Potential internship placements include: Ludo (Bluey), Pixel Zoo, AltVFX, and Liquid Animation Studios.

These industry links and international connections mean you'll have the opportunity to practise animation and related fields under the guidance of the best in the world. You'll be prepared to create industry-standard work and make critical contacts that you'll draw upon at university and beyond.

Portfolio requirements

International applicants are required to submit a portfolio together with their application for this program and further admission information is available in the following brochure:

• Portfolio Requirements for International Applicants

Academic entry requirements (by country)

Academic entry requirements apply to International applicants for this program. You can view the academic entry requirements for this program here.

Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)

Grade average of 78 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

• Admission Procedure

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches:

• Griffith English Language Institute

Bachelor of Animation graduates are well-equipped to make meaningful contributions to the expanding field of animation practice. You'll be prepared to excel in animation studios, as independent animators, or in the many industries that now offer opportunities for animation.

You may find success creating immersive storytelling experiences, animations for educational purposes, promotional materials, or experimenting with animated forms.¿With the animation industry experiencing rapid growth and innovation, you'll be well-positioned to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in:

• Animation (2D and 3D/CGI)
• Motion graphics design
• Visual effects designer (film, TV, games and interactive experiences)
• Scriptwriting
• Storyboarding and pre-visualisation
• Compositing and matte painting
• Art direction,
• 3D asset development
• Illustration and graphic art
• Post-production.