Animation and Game Design

Program Overview

Animation and Game Design Major

Overview

The Animation and Game Design major is designed to provide students with professional experience in animation and game design using industry-standard software and simulated environments.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

Professional membership is available with the Design Institute of Australia.

Admission Criteria

ATAR Pathway

• Minimum ATAR: 70
• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): None
• Desirable WACE subjects: None

Alternative Pathways

• Portfolio entry: Available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of academic achievements, qualifications, and ability.
• UniReady: For those who don't meet Curtin's minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
• Certificate IV + English Competency: The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).
• Indigenous applicant: If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
• STAT entry: The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

English Requirements

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System):
  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Fees and Scholarships

Please view the Bachelor of Arts degree for indicative fees.

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

Course Structure

• The course features strong industry links, built up through its staff members. Many of the staff are currently working in the industry, ensuring your learning is relevant and reflects best practices.
• You will work in simulated studio environments and develop a combination of creativity and software skills, including industry-standard software skills for animation and game development.

Career Opportunities

• 3D artist
• Character designer
• Visual effects artist
• Broadcast designer
• Game designer
• Art/creative director
• Animator
• Motion graphic designer

Industries

• Animation and motion graphics
• Digital gaming
• Film and television
• Advertising
• Media and communications

What You'll Learn

• Apply narrative communication skills through visual and interactive mediums; understand the fundamentals of communication; contribute to cultural production through creation of animation and game projects
• Think critically and reflectively to explore animation and communication design solutions
• Investigate and evaluate a range of solutions to creative problems, using appropriate technologies and investigative techniques
• Clearly communicate concept, narrative, theme, and issues through animated and interactive mediums, and effectively create outcomes appropriate for a wide audience
• Use appropriate technical skills in the production of interactive or visual narrative communication mediums; use and discern tools and technologies appropriate for the production execution
• Demonstrate a range of abilities in knowledge acquisition for the production of projects; recognise the importance of self-directed learning for technical and creative projects, and the development of lifelong learning skills
• Recognise cultural differences for narrative construction for game and animation, and communication of global issues; apply international conventions and standards in individual projects
• Recognise the significance cultural diversity plays in the construction of narratives; respect individuals from all cultures; apply cultural understanding to narrative-based projects
• Work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating leadership skills in group projects; demonstrate professional processes and practices for project developments and collaborative environments

Why Study Animation and Game Design at Curtin?

• Curtin ranks in the top 1% of universities in the world.
• Our humanities courses teach transferable skills for international careers.
• Curtin offers strong connections to local, national, and international animation and digital game industries.

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.