C09056v1 Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Animation

The Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Animation gives students with a passion for visual arts, drawing and storytelling the knowledge and hands-on experience required to create animation work that stands out in a global industry.Graduates from this degree are image-makers, critical thinkers and storytellers in equal measure.

They are equipped to be industry leaders with the ability to develop, pitch and defend ideas, creating original content for TV, film, advertising and other media.Students learn how to observe the world around them, drawing directly from life to gain inspiration for characters and stories.

They discover how to think creatively and develop ideas through multiple stages, focusing on character development, narrative and performance.

They also learn the fundamental 2D and 3D animation skills that bring their stories to life.At UTS, students also benefit from outstanding industry connections.

Across the degree, students have the opportunity to work with live projects, such as VIVID or collaborations with the Australia Piano Quartet.

UTS also has strong relationships with leading industry players such as Flying Bark Productions and Animal Logic.The academic team understands that teamwork is at the heart of the animation industry.

A studio-led approach creates a high-intensity environment where students learn how to work with their peers in a professional and collaborative atmosphere.The honours year allows exploration through the completion of an independent animated film/project.

Students must complete 48 credit points comprising animation studios.

Course completion requirements

Course program

A typical full-time program is shown below.

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

Applications for a place in the Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Animation are considered from:

1. UTS applicants with a UTS Bachelor of Design in Animation who completed the course within the past three years and attained an overall minimum WAM of 65
2. UTS applicants with a UTS Bachelor of Design in Animation who completed the course four or more years ago and have demonstrated relevant work experience in the animation industry
3. non-UTS applicants with a degree which is equivalent to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Animation and who have attained an overall WAM of 65 or above.

Additional material

All applicants must provide a digital PDF pitch proposal of up to 12 slides in landscape format. This should clearly demonstrate a minimum of two concepts for the production of a film or related creative outcome to be made during the honours year, and should contain the following items:

• clear source material for the concepts (this can include an existing text, a piece of music or sound design)
• a synopsis of up to 100 words
• a one-page sample script
• a two-page sample storyboard
• visual and conceptual research
• iterations of character and world design
• a list of all co-creators as known and the composition of the applicant's team
• a 200–300-word statement addressing the applicant's reasons for undertaking honours-level study in design at UTS and the specific learning that they are seeking given their intended career direction on completion of the degree
• a one-page CV in PDF format that clearly articulates the applicant's design or related experience.

Applicants who completed the course four or more years ago and non-UTS applicants should additionally provide a verified copy of their previous academic transcript.

Students must refer to the inherent requirements for all degrees offered by Design and Architecture in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72; or CAE: 185-190.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

International applicants must also attend an interview (via Skype) with the program director. Digital copies of both the academic transcripts and portfolio must be sent to the program director prior to the interview.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.