Griffith University
Bachelor of Animation
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Animation is the ideal launching pad for you to play a significant role in the animation and visual effects industries in Australia and abroad. Animation at Griffith is ranked 2nd in Australia and NZ, and in the top 10 global animation schools (Animation Career Review 2024).
- Create original animation projects using premium industry-recognised software and hardware, from concept to final rendering.
- Gain hands-on experience with professional animation production, with the chance to work on client projects through LiveLab, our commercial multimedia arm.
- Screen your work at festivals, build your portfolio, and develop vital contacts and networks through key industry links.
- Enhance your employability with international study tours, work placements, and internships within our embedded animation studio model.
- Collaborate with likeminded creative filmmakers and game designers, artists, illustrators, and musicians (through Griffith's Queensland College of Art and Design and Queensland Conservatorium).
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 226 Grey St, South Bank, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 85.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Animation will prepare you for the following roles.
2D Animator
A 2D Animator creates animated content for media like films, games, and advertisements. You may use digital tools to bring characters, scenes, and...
3D Animator
A 3D Animator brings characters, environments, and objects to life for films, games, and digital media. You’ll use 3D animation software to create...
Animator
An Animator produces illustrated scenes using 2D or 3D techniques to tell a story or convey a message. You might be involved in planning and design...
Visual Effects Artist
A Visual Effects Artist creates digital effects and animations for film, television, and video games. You might work in a studio environment or on...
Environment Artist
An Environment Artist creates immersive 3D environments for video games, films, or simulations. You may work in game development studios or film pr...
Multimedia Specialist
Multimedia Specialists leverage the latest digital technologies to create animated content and games for education and training modules, online sto...
About Griffith University
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In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.
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