C10274v1 Bachelor of Design in Animation Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

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 a conceptual understanding of performance, narrative, characterisation, form, motion, time, space and aesthetics.

The combined degree program provides students with additional practical skills, in particular skills that make them aware of the international contexts of animation design, by providing them with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of a language and culture other than English.

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 international experience enhances career options, making students more marketable to prospective employers.

Course aims

This course gives students skills and an outlook that extend beyond the university, and cultivate 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.

This combined degree produces graduates who have developed perspectives and skills that enable them to meet the professional demands of an international marketplace.

Career options

This course opens up international animation careers in film, television, and online and mobile application design. Career 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 five-year, full-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete 240 credit points made up of 144 credit points in animation and 96 credit points in international studies.

Course program

An example program is provided below for a student commencing in Autumn semester and undertaking the course with the Germany major as the international studies major.

Other information

Further information on the animation component is available from the Building 6 Student Centre on: