UndergraduateArts & Design
Bachelor of Illustration and Animation
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Adelaide University's Bachelor of Illustration and Animation is a three-year studio degree covering drawing, traditional and digital illustration, 2D and 3D animation, stop-motion, motion capture and visual effects, along with character design and visual storytelling.
Students work in industry-standard studios with visual effects software and AR and VR tools, and build a professional portfolio through real project work. Entry is an ATAR of about 70. It suits people aiming at careers as animators, illustrators, concept artists or visual effects artists in film, games, publishing and advertising.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsIntroduction to 3D
- Digital Design Principles and Methods
Year 1, Semester 2
- Common core
Year 2, Semester 1
- 6 unitsCinematic Design
- 6 unitsThinking By Design
- Common core
Year 2, Semester 2
6 units- Character Performance
Year 3, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsAdvanced Life Drawing
- Illustration Studio 3
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
ATAR 65 (secondary-qualification equivalents apply for international applicants)
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