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    Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects
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    Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Certificate

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    113672J

    Campuses

    Paddington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 7 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 23,500  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects

    About

    The Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects is designed for graduates and professionals both within and outside of the animation and visual effects industry who aim to enter or upskill in this growing and evolving field.

    This shortened and customisable program combines technical, conceptual, creative and professional skills to enable you to explore your interests and develop as an animation and VFX artist. With access to world-class facilities and a diverse community of artists and designers, you’ll be guided by academics with a wealth of industry experience.

    • Join a global top 50 university (QS World University Rankings, 2023).
    • Develop as an artist on campus at UNSW Art & Design, a campus dedicated to creativity at the centre of Sydney’s creative sector.
    • Gain a prestigious Go8 education at a university dedicated to shaping a generation of socially conscious change-makers and leaders across art and design.
    • Access flexible study options. Our timetables are designed to allow you to work while studying, with the added opportunity to gain industry feedback and real-world work experience through internship options. Depending on your experience, you can also fast-track your degree and graduate in one year.
    • Our research in digital media has been rated well above world standard four times since 2010 by the Australian Research Council (ERA ranking 5).
    • Tap into a diverse array of creative expertise with lectures from world-class companies featured at venues, festivals, museums and galleries in Australia and across the world, including Weta Digital, Animal Logic, DreamWorks Animation, Rising Sun Pictures, Cutting Edge and more.
    • Be inspired by UNSW Art & Design's extensive alumni network of digital media trailblazers and innovators, including Duncan Ramson (CEO at The Endless Co.), Lynette Wallworth (Emmy award-winning filmmaker and artist), Jack Condon (Evangelist at Epic Games), Patrick Younis (3D interaction and VFX artist) and more.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects requires a Bachelor’s degree in any field. Applicants who apply without a Bachelor’s degree or with a Bachelor’s degree completed more than 10 years ago can be admitted to the Graduate Certificate on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director, on the basis of professional experience.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Arts, Design & Architecture

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
    • Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

    7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    The Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects will help you upskill, build your portfolio and develop the creative and technical skills to enter a rapidly growing Australian and global creative industry. Gain the qualifications you need to kick start your creative career in a vibrant industry with career opportunities across the creative pipeline.

    Visualise the future

    Hear from alum, Pat Younis and Scientia Associate Professor, John McGhee on the dynamic and growing animation and VFX industry.

    Potential careers

    • Animator
    • 3D artist
    • 3D generalist
    • CG effects artist
    • Creature effects artist
    • Concept artist
    • Storyboard artist
    • Texture artist
    • Visual effects artist
    • Visual effects compositor
    • VFX supervisor
    • Matte painter
    • Media arts practitioner
    • Motion designer
    • Art director
    • Post-production artist
    • Virtual production artist
    • Game designer
    • Game developer
    • Layout artist

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 23,500 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects

    University of New South Wales

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    Sydney

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