Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation

Deakin University

Australia, Burwood

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Deakin University

Australia , Burwood

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

095258K

Application Fee

AUD 55

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-Jul-2024

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,800 / year

Next Intake 8-Jul-2024

Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation

About

Learn how to take a great story and shape it for film, TV and online platforms. Create live-action and animated films across documentary, drama and more experimental productions. Deakins Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation enables you to explore storytelling on screen through multiple roles and practices, while developing your communication and specialist skill set within the dynamic fields of screen production and screen culture.

Drawing from the expertise of teachers who are active and well-connected in industry, you will work collaboratively with like-minded students on real industry briefs. You will have access to industry-standard facilities and equipment including a high-definition television broadcast studio, digital cinema RED and Ursa cameras, sound studio, editing and grading suites and stop motion animation stations.

By the time you graduate, youll have a creative portfolio, budding professional network and invaluable industry knowledge to give you the competitive edge future employers are searching for.

Do you want to produce and direct in the film and television industry?

Bring storytelling to the screen through a number of production and post-production roles and practices. Through this course, you will explore:

animation and motion graphics
directing and producing
digital cinematography
editing and visual effects
film history and analysis
multicamera TV studio production
scriptwriting
short fictional and factual filmmaking
sound recording and design
studio and location production
the business of freelance work
visual language.

Learning the art of storytelling in 2D and through our 3D animation program, youll develop clever and creative ways to animate characters and worlds while gaining an understanding of animation principles and production techniques.

Prepare for a career specialising in the creative and technical fields of animation, film, and television through practical production experience, film analysis and work-integrated learning. Gain invaluable industry experience through internship opportunities, such as crewing on sports broadcasts through the Deakin LiveStream OB van.

With applied technical knowledge and hands-on industry experience, you will graduate ready for employment opportunities in fictional and factual production for film, television and digital content industries â€“ or within the corporate, educational and advertising sectors.

This undergraduate degree will expose you to cutting-edge technologies, filmmaking and screen-writing while gaining practical experience in screen production.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Complete foundation studies and/or a diploma program at Deakin College or at one of Deakin's TAFE partners.

English Program Requirements

All students must be able to prove that they can meet our English language requirements. Our English language requirements are divided into five bands – from Band A through to Band E. These Bands indicate the level of English required to undertake the course, with Band E representing the highest English skill level required.

You will be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have:

completed an English language test such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL or Cambridge
- Applicants who are unable to sit standard tests due to public health concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can complete an online English language test such as IELTS Indicator, OET@Home, TOEFL Special Home Edition.
completed some types of university (tertiary) or high-school (secondary) studies
completed an approved English subject in IB Diploma, Australian Year 12 or other high school qualifications
lived and worked in an English speaking country for at least five years.

These requirements are different for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the most up-to-date English language requirements, please visit the English Language Admission Criteria procedure.

Career

Deakin film, television and animation graduates find employment in fictional and factual production, broadcast, exhibition and distribution across the screen and media landscapes and creative industries around the world. Or, you have the flexibility to create your own path as a freelance artist, maker and creative.

Past students have launched their careers with national awards and international recognition through film festivals with their student work. Deakins internship program has also provided a start to many successful careers in the field.

Career opportunities include working as:

animators
corporate content producers
cinema and festival programmers and film critics
editors and colourists
screen production crew in directing, camera, sound and lighting departments
motion designers
character and environment artists
post-production coordinators
production managers
sound designers
television broadcast technicians
television presenters
writers, directors and producers
videographers.

For more information go to DeakinTALENT

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,800 / year

Application Fee

AUD 55

How to Apply

Whether you are ready to start your application now or want to know what is involved, our video and step-by-step guide will help you understand the Deakin application process.

As an international student you can apply directly through Deakin or with the help of one of our overseas representatives. Many degrees accept applications throughout the year, with intakes in all three trimesters.

The first step is choosing which degree is right for you, and which campus you want to study at. Use Deakin’s Find a course tool to browse our study areas or use the handy search filters to find your dream degree.

Each course description will tell you its specific intake dates so you will know when to apply, how to apply as an international student and what the course entry requirements are.

Looking for help with your application? Deakin University has a number of offices as well as representatives around the world who can answer all your questions about Deakin and help you with your application.

Deakin also has a network of experienced overseas agents in various parts of the world who can help you through the application process, and provide advice and information on Deakin University and its degrees.

Students from certain regions will need to submit their application through a Deakin authorised agent. You can visit our Deakin representatives page to learn more about the countries included and find an authorised agent nearest to you.