C09056v1 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Animation

Overview

This course offers a practice-based approach to learning animation and places strong emphasis on two key concepts: dramatisation (including performance and character) and VFX (visual effects) design. It teaches students how to conceptualise, visualise and realise animation across many different types of media. Central to the course is the development of conceptual understanding of performance, narrative, characterisation, form, motion, time, space and aesthetics.

This course has a strong emphasis on drawing and image-making, dramatisation, physical movement and expression, teaching a full range of animation techniques and skills in industry-standard facilities.

Through a variety of interdisciplinary subjects, industry-focused projects and international studios, students develop the flexibility and confidence to work in the diverse environments of contemporary practice.

The course focuses on a set of animation studios that concentrate student learning through design projects. The animation studios integrate practice-oriented learning that allows time for a high level of individual presentation and in-depth consultation, complemented by a series of related context subjects that spans drawing and 2D animation practices to 3D and 2D digital practices.

The honours year allows exploration through the completion of an independent animated film/project.

Course aims

The course gives students skills and an outlook that extends beyond the university, and cultivates a collaborative and global vision of design. As part of the ongoing development of key industry innovators, the course aims to create new approaches to 2D and 3D animation and VFX design, enabling graduates to better develop, adapt and respond to a range of creative partnerships and collaborations.

Students develop an understanding of their individual design language and theoretical position in relation to historic and contemporary contexts.

Career options

The course opens up animation careers in film, television, and online and mobile application design. Options include: director, producer, storyboard artist, previsualisation (previs) artist, layout artist, concept artist, production designer, art director, character designer, animator, modeller, rigger, motion capture designer, lighting designer, matchmover/3D tracker, effects (FX) animator, roto designer, compositor, stop frame model animator (claymation), and animation scriptwriter.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-year, full-time basis.

Other information

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