Course overview
SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.
SAE Animation graduates have been involved with many creative media companies, including Big Ant Studios, The Voxel Agents, Trickster Games, CSIRO, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute, Monash University, Ignition Studios, VR Solutions, Chroma, Buzinga, Firemonkeys, Learning Seat, Thales Australia, Visual Playground and Iloura.
The Diploma of 3D Animation Production has been created in a way that gives you plenty of face-to-face time with a network of expert creative practitioners and an opportunity to apply theory and best practices using the latest tools and software.
Take a practical first look at illustration, modelling, lighting, shading, animation, and rendering to gain a holistic, foundational understanding of the 3D production process. You will engage in collaborative learning to produce a short animation in response to a client brief. You will also be guided through the production methods needed to pitch effective creative concepts to potential producers.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Junior 3D modeler, junior 3D animator, junior 3D visualisation specialist, junior character designer, freelance animator.
Majors
Areas of study
2D and 3D character animation, 3D modeling, animation, computer-generated visual effects, drawing and composition, histories and theories, media and cultural studies, production for screen and games, project management, realtime and offline rendering, texturing and shaders.
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Practical experience
SAE offers hands on, practical and project based education – it’s what makes us unique. We recognised this back in 1976 and that’s why we pioneered our hands-on, industry focused, and personalised curriculum. You will truly sharpen your skills by doing, not watching. From day one, you’ll be in small classes, using the latest equipment. The more prac work the better – that’s our theory.
Fees and charges
SAE offers a range of options to help students fund their studies. Current SAE fee information.
Entry requirements
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- SydneyNSW14 Sept 2026
- SydneyNSW