Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visualisation

Note

This course is offered on a full-time basis only.

This course has been developed in partnership with the industry-leading 3D animation studio Animal Logic and is offered through the UTS Animal Logic Academy. It is designed for aspiring professionals seeking early stage project experience in specialised roles in the 3D animation and visual effects industries. The course focuses on developing highly specialised skills in specific areas of 3D animation and visual effects production. It does this through the application of students’ specialist skills to high-quality, industry style projects.

You will develop your creative ability, technical expertise and collaborative practice under industry expert mentorship.

Because the course and the studio are co-designed with Animal Logic, you will learn industry practices in an authentic studio environment with access to cutting-edge know-how, tools and technologies.

You will develop industry level skills in your chosen area of specialisation, such as: art department, modelling, rigging, animation, surfacing, effects, technical direction or production coordination.

Through working collaboratively on large scale projects, you will also refine your critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Learning occurs in a state-of-the-art digital studio. Production mirrors professional workflows which offers you practical, hands-on experience, supported by industry-standard technology with professional guidance.

Graduates emerge with advanced knowledge and project experience in early stage 3D animation project development in their chosen area of specialisation, ready to accelerate their entry into 3D animation, visual effects and visualisation studios.

The Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visualisation introduces participants to the working practices of a professional digital production studio. Students engage in concept and story development, pre-visualisation, modelling, animation and pipeline production for early-stage development of animation and visualisation projects. Under the mentorship of practitioners from industry, students work in collaborative teams on high-level, professional-style projects.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND Training and experience in their specialised area of 3D animation and/or visualisation production

Applicants without a tertiary qualification must have:

• Advanced levels of knowledge and skill through self-directed learning evidenced through a portfolio of work
• AND one of the following:
  • Completed Australian diploma or advanced diploma, or overseas equivalent, in a related field of study
  • A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience
  • Completion of at least one industry short course (e.g. UTS microcredential or equivalent) in a related field of study
  • Be a minimum age of 21 years AND Have employment and/or project experience demonstrating maturity to undertake postgraduate studies

All applicants must also have:

• An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Animation and Visualisation

Eligible applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

Applicants must nominate one specialisation in 3D animation or visualisation production at the time of application. The available specialisations are:

Art Department (concept art, environment art, storyboarding, character development), Pre-Visualisation/Layout Modelling, Rigging, Animation, Visual Effects, Surfacing/Texturing, Production Management, Technical Direction

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
• Personal statement: (300 words) outlining reasons for studying the Graduate Certificate of Animation and Visualisation at UTS
• Portfolio: (max. 10 pages, PDF format) demonstrating skill in the applicant’s nominated specialisation:
  • Applicants for digital artist specialisations: include a link to the applicant’s showreel (maximum video duration 2mins) on Vimeo, YouTube or a QuickTime file with clear captions of what the applicant’s role was in each sequence presented
  • Applicants for technical direction specialisation (without a showreel): provide documented experience in coding/programming for digital production or visualisation and include links to coding projects on sites such as GitHub
  • Applicants for production management specialisation (without a showreel): provide documented project coordination and/or event management experience

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a score of 6.5 in listening, speaking and reading, and a score of 6.0 in writing; or TOEFL: iBT: 79-93 overall with a speaking score of 20-22, a listening score of 20-23, a reading score of 19-23 and a writing score of 21; or PTE: 58-64 overall with a score of 58 in listening, speaking and reading, and a score of 50 in writing; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 overall with a score of 176 in listening, speaking and reading, and a score of 169 in writing.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND Training and experience in their specialised area of 3D animation and/or visualisation production

Applicants without a tertiary qualification must have:

• Advanced levels of knowledge and skill through self-directed learning evidenced through a portfolio of work
• AND one of the following:
  • Completed Australian diploma or advanced diploma, or overseas equivalent, in a related field of study
  • A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience
  • Completion of at least one industry short course (e.g. UTS microcredential or equivalent) in a related field of study
  • Be a minimum age of 21 years AND Have employment and/or project experience demonstrating maturity to undertake postgraduate studies

All applicants must also have:

• An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Animation and Visualisation

Eligible applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

Applicants must nominate one specialisation in 3D animation or visualisation production at the time of application. The available specialisations are:

Art Department (concept art, environment art, storyboarding, character development), Pre-Visualisation/Layout Modelling, Rigging, Animation, Visual Effects, Surfacing/Texturing, Production Management, Technical Direction

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
• Personal statement: (300 words) outlining reasons for studying the Graduate Certificate of Animation and Visualisation at UTS
• Portfolio: (max. 10 pages, PDF format) demonstrating skill in the applicant’s nominated specialisation:
  • Applicants for digital artist specialisations: include a link to the applicant’s showreel (maximum video duration 2mins) on Vimeo, YouTube or a QuickTime file with clear captions of what the applicant’s role was in each sequence presented
  • Applicants for technical direction specialisation (without a showreel): provide documented experience in coding/programming for digital production or visualisation and include links to coding projects on sites such as GitHub
  • Applicants for production management specialisation (without a showreel): provide documented project coordination and/or event management experience

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.