Animation

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Junior Animator

A Junior Animator assists in creating animations by preparing storyboards, scenes, and frames, using various techniques while following directions and meeting deadlines.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

3D Modeller

A 3D Modeller creates characters and landscapes using various materials, requiring creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $107,640
Skill level Unknown

Animator

An Animator creates 2D or 3D animations, requiring creativity, software skills, collaboration, and the ability to meet client needs and deadlines.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Unknown

Digital Animator

A Digital Animator creates animated scenes for media, collaborating with teams, following directions, and using digital software to meet production deadlines.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

Digital Artist

A Digital Artist creates and edits visual media for online use, collaborates on shoots, and stays updated on trends while managing deadlines.

Avg yearly income $81,120
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in animation

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA30720

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,272
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Art Studio Assistant
Production Assistant Junior Animator Junior Graphic Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Art Studio Assistant Production Assistant Junior Animator Junior Graphic Designer + 3 more
CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,044
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Junior Animator
Junior Graphic Designer Junior Video Editor Assistant Editor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Junior Animator Junior Graphic Designer Junior Video Editor Assistant Editor + 3 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $18,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant Animator
3D Modeller Digital Animator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant Animator 3D Modeller Digital Animator + 2 more

Bachelor of Screen Production
On Campus
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography Film Director
VFX Artist Screenwriter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography Film Director VFX Artist Screenwriter + 2 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art)
On Campus
6 months
$3,126
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator Animator Digital Animator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator Animator Digital Animator
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)
Blended, On Campus
4 - 6 months
$3,435 - $12,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Video Production)
Traineeship
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Film Editor Video Editor
Digital Artist Junior Video Editor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Film Editor Video Editor Digital Artist Junior Video Editor + 2 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Game Designer Game Developer Digital Animator
Graphic Designer 3D Modeller
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Game Designer Game Developer Digital Animator Graphic Designer 3D Modeller + 2 more

Bachelor of 2D Animation
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$65,364
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Illustrator 2D Animator 2D Designer
Motion Designer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Illustrator 2D Animator 2D Designer Motion Designer + 1 more

Diploma of 2D Animation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$21,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator Junior Storyboard Artist Junior Concept Artist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator Junior Storyboard Artist Junior Concept Artist

Bachelor of 3D Animation
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$65,364
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Animator 3D Designer 3D Modeller
3D Visualiser Game Designer VFX Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Animator 3D Designer 3D Modeller 3D Visualiser Game Designer VFX Designer + 3 more

Diploma of 3D Animation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$21,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Modeller 3D Artist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Modeller 3D Artist

Bachelor of Game Design
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$65,364
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Modeller Concept Artist Game Designer
Game Tester Level Designer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Modeller Concept Artist Game Designer Game Tester Level Designer + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Content Creator Social Media Manager Video Producer
Game Artist Game Designer Animator Multimedia Artist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Content Creator Social Media Manager Video Producer Game Artist Game Designer Animator Multimedia Artist + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Artist Photographer
Painter Multimedia Designer Illustrator Graphic Designer Digital Artist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Artist Photographer Painter Multimedia Designer Illustrator Graphic Designer Digital Artist + 5 more

Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Digital Artist Illustrator
Painter Craftsperson
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Digital Artist Illustrator Painter Craftsperson + 2 more

Bachelor of Game Design and Development
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$28,500 - $84,840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Designer Game Designer Game Programmer
Game Tester 2D Animator 3D Animator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Application Designer Game Designer Game Programmer Game Tester 2D Animator 3D Animator + 3 more

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator Motion Graphics Designer Multimedia Designer
Character Designer Concept Artist Storyboard Artist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator Motion Graphics Designer Multimedia Designer Character Designer Concept Artist Storyboard Artist + 3 more

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$28,200 - $123,840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Illustrator Information Designer
Motion Graphics Designer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Graphic Designer Illustrator Information Designer Motion Graphics Designer + 1 more

Bachelor of Animation
On Campus
3 years
$48,969 - $63,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
2D Animator 3D Animator Animator
Motion Graphics Designer Visual Effects Artist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
2D Animator 3D Animator Animator Motion Graphics Designer Visual Effects Artist + 2 more

Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial)
Blended
3 years
$84,840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer 3D Modeller Commercial Interior Designer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Interior Designer 3D Modeller Commercial Interior Designer
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation)
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator 3D Animator Visual Effects Artist
Storyboard Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator 3D Animator Visual Effects Artist Storyboard Artist + 1 more
CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media (Animation)
On Campus
6 months
$2,535
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator
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