Bachelor of Animation
65.0
Overview
Get hands-on experience in 2D, 3D and stop-motion animation for film and television, visual effects and games. Access state-of-the-art workstations, a purpose-built animation studio, interactive pen displays, high-end cameras and render farms for processing 3D computer animation to bring stories and characters to life.
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Your industry experience
Bolster your CV with real industry experience through our Work Integrated Learning programs. In the units Major Project: Development and Pre and Post-Production (ANI30001 & ANI30002), you’ll work as a team to pitch, develop and produce a project for exhibition within public film or animation festivals, public galleries or public broadcast.
Skills you’ll learn
- Critical thinking and judgement
- Production techniques
- Communication of animation topics
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Self-management
Your career opportunities
- Cinematographer
- Editor
- 2D and 3D animators
- Stop motion animator
- Director or producer
- Screenwriter
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional recognition
Why Swinburne?
Top 200 for communication
Top 50 in the world for art and design
#1 in Melbourne for overall experience
Animation is a childhood dream come true for Jasmine
Listen to Jasmine's story of being inspired by animation as a child, and how she's drawing her own success story at Swinburne.
Qualifications
One of the following:
- successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).
- applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test.
Guaranteed Entry ATAR
65.0
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2024 [after adjustment factors]
59.75
You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.
If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject bonuses, equity schemes or other factors. Use the above ATAR as a guide on your eligibility, and see the course handbook page for more information on entry requirements.
Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.
*Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.
Course prerequisites
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Apply for a pathway course
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.
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Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - Animation
1 year full-time, 12 units max credit
Note: This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.
How credit points work
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Animation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
What your course could look like
Units are listed in a proposed sequence. However this can be amended depending on unit availability, prerequisite requirements and the semester in which you commenced your course.
| Units of study | Unit code | ||||
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| Semester 1 | |||||
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Introduction to Animation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI10001 | ||||
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2D Production Techniques for Animation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI10002 | ||||
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History of Animation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI10003 | ||||
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Sound Design and Acquisition
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
FTV10005 | ||||
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Sem 1 choice
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| Semester 2 | |||||
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Introduction to Character and Environment Design
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI10004 | ||||
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3D Production Techniques for Animation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI10005 | ||||
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Action Analysis and Locomotion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI10006 | ||||
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Genre and the Moving Image
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
FTV10006 | ||||
Want to see the full range of electives?
Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
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Advanced Character Design for Animation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI20001 |
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Writing and Directing for Animation
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI20002 |
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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| Semester 2 | |
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Acting for Animation
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI20003 |
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Producing and Production Management for Animation
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI20004 |
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Professional placement - Major (12 months) | |
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Work Experience In Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20001 |
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Integrated Professional Placement A - Film and Television
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
FTV20018 |
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Work Experience in Industry B
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20002 |
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Integrated Professional Placement B - Film and Television
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
FTV20019 |
| or | |
| Professional placement - Minor (6 months) | |
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Work Experience In Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20001 |
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Integrated Professional Placement A - Film and Television
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
FTV20018 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
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Major Project: Development and Pre-Production
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
ANI30001 |
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Major Project: Screen Writing
Major unit, 12.5 credit points |
FTV30014 |
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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| Semester 2 | |
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Major Project: Production and Post Production
Major unit, 25.0 credit points |
ANI30002 |
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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Elective
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points |
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2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$16,323
Total fee* ($AUD)
$48,969
2024 fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$41,640.00
Fees are estimates only
Published student tuition fees for 2024 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
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Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown in the capped amount for 2024.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$351.00
Scholarships
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When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Professional placement fees
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
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