OpenBachelor degreeAudio Visual Studies

Bachelor of Animation

ProviderGriffith University
Course code: QTAC241212UniversityStudy area: Audio Visual StudiesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Brisbane City (South Bank) · QLD

Course overview

This degree is the ideal launching pad for you to play a significant role in the animation and visual effects industries in Australia and abroad. Using top-of-the-line hardware and premium industry-recognised software, you’ll produce original animated projects from concept to delivery. Griffith University is an officially recognised Toon Boom Centre of Excellence, which verifies the Griffith Film School Bachelor of Animation meets a high standard of depth, breadth and quality. Learn skills in concept development, storyboarding, 2D, 3D and stop motion character animation, editing, sound recording, visual effects, virtual production, post-production and motion capture. Develop a strong foundation of drawing, screen analysis, scriptwriting and animation principles, and enhance or diversify your skillset by pursuing one of the following majors: character animation; art direction; post production, virtual production and VFX, 3D art and environments, writing and development. Access an exciting calendar of on-campus exhibitions, guest lectures, master classes and artist talks delivered by local and international experts. Client work and internships that are part of this degree will help you sketch out your future career. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Animation at GU.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Depending on your areas of specialisation, you may find roles in 2D, 3D/CGI and stop-motion character animation; visual effects for film, television, computer games and interactive media; scriptwriting; storyboarding and pre-visualisation; illustration; graphic art; compositing; and matte painting.
Majors
Character animation, art direction, post production, virtual production and VFX, 3D art and environments, writing and development.

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students92
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Higher education entryN/P · N/P%
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School leavers (ATAR)0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Secondary education63 · 68.5%
68.5%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways22 · 23.9%
23.9%
International students0 · 0.0%
0.0%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Brisbane City (South Bank)QLDJuly 2026
  • Brisbane City (South Bank)QLDMarch 2026
  • Brisbane City (South Bank)QLD