Program Overview

Bachelor of Animation

Overview

The Bachelor of Animation at SAE is designed to build expertise in all facets of animation. Students will develop fundamental skills and knowledge in areas such as 3D modelling, character animation, rigging, textures, project management, teamwork, lighting, rendering, and compositing. The program provides a solid foundation and context for further study before exploring specialist areas in detail. Students will learn on industry-standard software such as Maya, Autodesk 3D MAX, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Careers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Animation program can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• 2D/3D animator
• Modeller
• Rigger
• Visual Effects Artist
• Environment Artist
• Game Asset Artist
• Technical Artist
• Character Artist
• Concept Artist
• Post-production for Broadcast Media
• Architectural Visualiser
• Product Visualiser
• Spatial GIS Data Processor
• Educational Media Production
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Art Director
• Creative Director
• Project Manager
• Team Leader

SAE Animation graduates have been involved with many well-known creative media companies, including:

• Big Ant Studios
• The Voxel Agents
• Trickster Games
• CSIRO
• Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
• Monash University
• Ignition Studios
• VR Solutions
• Chroma
• Buzinga
• Firemonkeys
• Learning Seat
• Thales Australia
• Visual Playground
• Iloura

Modules

The program includes the following training modules:

• Communication Skills (3 SCU)
• Computer Graphic Fundamentals (6 SCU)
• Arts & Design Fundamentals (6 SCU)
• Introduction to Animation (6 SCU)
• Storyboard Development and Storyboarding (3 SCU)
• Hard Surface Modelling (3 SCU)
• Body Mechanic Animation (3 SCU)
• Digital Image Compositing (3 SCU)

The program is offered in two options:

Option 1: Standard 20 Months

• Trimester 1-3:
  • Animation Studio (3 SCU)
  • Media Studies (3 SCU)
  • Animation Studio 2 (Character Animation) (3 SCU)
  • Animation Studio 3 (Character Animation) (3 SCU)
• Trimester 4:
  • Cultural Perspectives (3 SCU)
  • Major Project Development (3 SCU)
  • Overview of Industry (3 SCU)
• Trimester 5:
  • Major Project Production (3 SCU)
  • Work Placement (3 SCU)

Option 2: Intensives 16 Months

• Trimester 1-3:
  • Overview of Industry (3 SCU)
  • Animation Studio (3 SCU)
  • Media Studies (3 SCU)
  • Animation Studio 2 (Character Animation) (3 SCU)
• Trimester 3:
  • Major Project Development (3 SCU)
  • Animation Studio 3 (Character Animation) (3 SCU)
• Trimester 4:
  • Cultural Perspectives (3 SCU)
  • Work Placement (3 SCU)
  • Major Project Production (3 SCU)

Key Information

• Duration: 12 months in SAE Jakarta, 24 months in SAE Australia
• Course Type: Bachelor Degree
• Registration: Open until August 2024, intake in September 2024
• Requirements:
  • Completed High School or Equivalent
  • Successfully completed Intensive Course on Indonesian Units in 12 months
  • English language proficiency of IELTS: 6.0 overall score, with no band score below 5.5
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
• Qualification: Bachelor of Animation, issued by SAE Australia