Program Overview

Master of Animation and Visualisation

The Master of Animation and Visualisation is a hands-on, one-year accelerated postgraduate degree developed in partnership with the industry-leading animation studio Netflix Animation Studios (formerly Animal Logic). Designed for students with creative professionals, this program allows you to study your chosen specialisation in 3D animation or visual effects, learning the latest industry practices in a professional, immersive studio.

Course Description

This course has been developed in partnership with the industry-leading animation studio Netflix Animation Studios (formerly Animal Logic). It is designed for aspiring professionals seeking specialised roles in the 3D animation and visual effects industries. The course focuses on developing highly specialised skills in specific areas of 3D animation and visual effects production.

Course Structure

As a student, you'll undertake three studio subjects, where you'll build your expertise in one of the following areas: art department, modelling, rigging, 3D animation, pre-visualisation/layout, surfacing, effects (FX), lighting, compositing, technical direction, or production management.

Core Subjects

• 42909: The Connected Studio
• 42910: The Collaboration Studio
• 42911: The Challenge Studio

Typical Course Program

The outline below shows an example program for the Master of Animation and Visualisation.

1. The Connected Studio: You will work together to develop the story for the year's 3D animated short film.
2. The Collaboration Studio: You will research new visualisation technologies to produce a second creative project.
3. The Challenge Studio: Students complete the 3D animated short film and any other outstanding projects to industry standards.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study, AND advanced skills and aptitude in the nominated specialisation in 3D animation or visual effects production as demonstrated by their portfolio and work experience covered in their Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Mandatory Application Documents and Requirements:
  • Nominated specialisation
  • Portfolio: demonstrating skill in the applicant's nominated specialisation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): describing education, training, and experience relevant to the nominated area of 3D animation and/or visualisation production

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, listening 6.5, speaking 6.5, reading 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, listening 20, speaking 20, reading 19, writing 21 Pearson PTE: overall 58, listening 58, speaking 58, reading 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, listening 176, speaking 176, reading 176, writing 169

Domestic Course Fees

2026 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students:

• Indicative first-year tuition fee: $40,650.00
• Indicative total tuition fee: $61,890.00

Career Options

• Digital Artist
• Art and/or Storyboard Artist
• Modeller
• Rigger
• Animator
• Pre-visualisation/Layout Artist
• Surfacing Artist
• Lighting Artist
• Effects (FX) Artist
• Compositor
• Technical Assistant or Technical Director
• Production Coordinator

Industry Accreditation

The Academy is a Foundry educational partner, a certified school by 'The Rookies', and a certified 'Houdini' training centre.

Location

Our classes are held at our City Campus, or specialist off-campus locations. Some of our courses are delivered via online (distance) learning.

Duration

1 year full-time

Intake

These are dates to consider when applying for your course, including when applications open and close.

• February Session 2025
• February Session 2026

Course Fees

This indicative tuition fee is an estimate for the entire course, based on full-time study each year. Fees are reviewed annually and may change.

• Indicative total tuition fee for domestic students: $61,890.00

Code

• UTS: C04423 (version 1)
• CRICOS: G

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