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Bachelor of 3D Design and Animation

Explore animation theory and build interactive worlds

Develop practical skills in 3D design, modelling and animation. You'll gain industry insight from creative leaders. Get work-relevant experience with project briefs. Use today's technologies. Includes a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

24

Price

From

$74,164

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:

  • Explore design and animation theory and context
  • Work with industry-standard creative processes and actual briefs
  • Complement your specialisation with electives from other disciplines
  • Experiment with the latest advances in VR/AR
Career opportunities

The design work you do throughout your study contributes to your professional portfolio – your passport to a serious design career. With the skills and expertise gained from this course, plus your limitless imagination, you’ll be in demand around the world as a UX, Graphics, Games, packaging, Web or Exhibition Designer, Art Director, or as a Branding, Advertising or Marketing Specialist. Or combine your Bachelor of Communication Design with a business degree and open yourself up to a wider range of career opportunities across both industries. Potential career paths include:

  • Design Strategist
  • Service Designer
  • Art Director Illustrator
Entry requirements

Higher education

Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

  • Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

Secondary education

  • Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

VET studies

  • Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.

Work and Life

  • Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

Standard English language requirements apply.

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Credit for previous study or work
Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Description

This course will develop your practical skills in 3D design, underpinned by foundations of 3D modelling, animation and interactivity in the games industry, and the study of professional practice in 3D design and animation workplaces. By the end of this course, you’ll have a combination of well-rounded 3D design and animation skills with an understanding of emerging areas of the field and niche skills in a specialist area. You will have worked on client projects, been mentored by industry leaders and taken part in internship opportunities.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Course duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time, 2 years accelerated. Available as a double degree with a Bachelor of Business.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The course structure comprises eight common core subjects, 12 specialised and four elective subjects over Levels 100, 200, and 300, as follows:

  • Level 100: three common core subjects; four specialised subjects; one elective subject
  • Level 200: three common core subjects; four specialised subjects; one elective subject
  • Level 300: two common core subjects, four specialised subjects; two elective subjects (one x 300 level and one x 200 or 300 level elective).

Award Requirements

To be awarded the Bachelor of 3D Design and Animation, students will need to complete 240 credit points over 24 subjects as outlined in the Course Structure. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points.
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