Bachelor of Animation

Griffith University’s Bachelor of Animation is built around the practice and industry expectations of the Australian animation sector. Over three years full-time study at the South Bank campus in Brisbane, students explore subjects like 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, storyboarding, character design, narrative development, and digital production pipelines. The structure follows the Australian system: six semesters, each typically involving several units of study, and credit points accumulate towards the degree.

Project work features strongly. Students build a creative portfolio across their degree through studio classes, collaborating with peers, learning from industry-experienced lecturers, and gaining exposure to the professional animation workflow. In the later stages, focus turns to a capstone project where students develop a major short film or showreel piece that serves as a calling card for employment or further study.

This is a practical course suited to those keen on visual storytelling through animation, whether aiming at film, television, advertising, or games. Australian courses like this value both technical skills and creative vision, and often invite input from industry, through guest talks or mentorship, to align learning with workplace needs. Australian undergraduate students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying, and international graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Applicants need to meet Griffith's English language requirements; always check the latest details on the university’s official page.

• Animator in television, film, or game development studios
• Storyboard artist for production companies
• Visual effects (VFX) artist in post-production houses
• Digital media designer for advertising agencies
• Pre-visualisation artist in visualisation studios
• Motion graphics designer for media and communications industries
• Freelance animator or studio founder