Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in 3D Animation and VFX

Program Overview

This BA (Hons) 3D Animation and VFX degree explores topics across the creative industries. You will have opportunities to collaborate with artists and professionals as you study at the Tech Park and learn from staff with extensive industry experience. Your lecturers and guest speakers will include award winning directors, producers, actors, writers, editors and composers from the fields of animation, film, TV and games.

You will use state-of-the-art spaces and equipment including Ideas Labs, Animation Labs with industry standard software such as Maya, Nuke and Unreal Engine, a 300sqm film studio, a dedicated green screen studio, and professional standard post production facilities and recording studios.

You will have opportunities to tour studios, connect with established industry professionals and develop a strong awareness of the needs of the industry as you develop your creative and technical skills. This course prepares you for a successful and fulfilling career in animation and VFX. You will develop your portfolio to meet current industry requirements as you work closely with highly experienced staff and industry professionals.

Working alongside aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers and fellow animators you will collaborate with students across the department to gain an exceptional understanding of production practices and technology application, enhancing your vital employability skills.

The department regularly runs field trips to international film festivals, professional film shoots and industry conventions. By working with professional associates and on staff projects you can develop your early career profile on IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base) before you graduate.

On this course you will:

• Use spaces and equipment including Ideas Labs, Animation Labs, a 300sqm film studio, a dedicated green screen studio
• Access professional standard post-production facilities and recording studios.
• Use industry software such as Maya, Nuke and Unreal Engine.
• Focus your studies and develop skills in topics that interest you.
• Learn in the state-of-the-art Tech Park.
• Learn from lecturers and guest speakers with extensive industry experience, including award winners.
• Develop your portfolio to meet current industry requirements.
• Have opportunities to attend field trips to international film festivals, professional film shoots, studios and industry conventions.
• Develop your early career profile on IMDB (Internet Movie Data Base).
• Prepare for a successful and fulfilling career in animation and VFX with lecturers and tutors who have worked in industry and understand the skills and experience you need to succeed.