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Overview

  • Expand your employment options or transfer your existing skills into digital forms.
  • Choose specific areas of animation in motion graphics, programming, drawing, concept design and character development.
  • Learn industry standard tools from specialist academics and industry professionals.
QUT course code KK88
Attendance Full-time
Course duration 1.5 years full-time
Start month 2013 February, July
Delivery On campus
  • Kelvin Grove
Faculty
  • Creative Industries Faculty
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS code064900A
Careers
  • Animator
  • Computer Games Developer
  • Internet Professional
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Web Designer

Details

Animation is reaching into more and more industries because of the increasing virtualisation of cultural material, the application of visualisation in a range of settings, and the emergence of new industries which rely on animators. This study area is suited to those seeking to broaden their employment options or transfer their existing design skills into digital forms.

Animation study area

Because animation requires strong practical capabilities, you will gain technical skills through studio-based learning. You will explore your creative potential as an artistic practitioner and also as a professional working in an animation setting.

You will study the fundamental principles of animation and its application in design contexts, and build a theoretical framework for your studio practice. You will have the freedom to choose the areas of animation you wish to study from topics such as motion graphics, programming, drawing, concept design and character development.

The animation study area has been designed in collaboration with industry specialists and teaches industry‑standard tools with opportunity for one‑on‑one skills acquisition modules. Learning from lecturers from industry and specialist academics means you will receive up-to-date knowledge and the tools to navigate a career within a volatile industry characterised by change. Leading-edge, applied research in animation and interaction design is conducted in our co-located research centres, providing opportunities for you to engage in research and real-world projects.

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree with an overall minimum grade point average of 5.0 or above (on a 7-point scale). Students whose undergraduate degree is in a related creative industries discipline may apply for the Previously Studied Pathway. Applications without the requisite entry requirements will be considered for special entry. Please contact the Creative Industries Faculty for more information.


Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall90.0

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Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

2013: $11,800 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

Scholarships and financial support

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How to apply for Master of Creative Industries (Animation)

You're ready to apply if you have:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2013
      18 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
    • Semester 2
      2013
      7 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked costs and scholarships
  5. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  6. Gathered supporting documents

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