Bachelor of Animation Production Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

Note

This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

For those who have a passion for visual arts, drawing and storytelling, the Bachelor of Animation Production combined with a Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) at UTS is a direct route to gaining the knowledge and skills required for creating animated stories that communicate clear and powerful ideas.

What sets this course apart is the combination of honours-level academic work and practical experience in a foreign language environment, complemented by a research project guided by UTS academics. You'll not only maintain high academic standards but also secure a placement in your chosen major.

Choose this programme to gain a competitive edge in the animation industry through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, enriched by cultural studies and the global opportunities offered by International Studies. Benefit from our strong industry ties, engaging with live projects and industry partners, all whilst immersing yourself in a studio-led, team-based learning environment that mirrors professional animation settings. Learn to develop, pitch, and defend your ideas, creating original content for various screen-based media.

What sets this course apart is its emphasis on observation and life drawing as sources of inspiration, fostering creativity in character and story development as you set out to master 2D, 3D, and hybrid techniques. Its distinctiveness lies in the integration of professional animation skills with language skills and cultural insights, alongside the chance to study abroad.

By the end of this course, you'll leave with a distinctive design language and an intimate understanding of your creative practice, ready to innovate and collaborate in the global animation scene. You will know how to reach an audience as a filmmaker and create impact through animation performance, design and character-driven storytelling.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Animation Production are image-makers, critical thinkers and storytellers in equal measure and we help equip them to become leaders in this industry. Students learn to develop, pitch and defend ideas, and ultimately create original content for film, TV, advertising and other screen-based media that will engage global audiences.

One of the benefits of studying our Bachelor of Animation Production is the link to UTS’s existing industry connections that help give students that competitive advantage. Students have the opportunity to work with live projects and active partners, such as ABC Podcasts, VIVID, the Australia Piano Quartet, and other collaborations with international universities at the Annecy MIFA campus etc. UTS also has long-standing relationships with Sydney's local animation studios such as Flying Bark Productions, Mighty Nice, Cheeky Little Media, Dave Enterprises, and Animal Logic which offer students multiple opportunities to engage in practice while studying.

UTS understands that teamwork is at the heart of the animation industry which is why a studio-led approach is used to create a high-intensity practical environment where students learn how to work with their peers in a professional and collaborative atmosphere, melding creativity, technology and research.

• Animator
• International Coordinator
• Director
• Political Affairs Officer
• Concept Artist
• Character Designer
• International Relations Advisor
• Storyboard Artist
• Producer