迪肯大學

Tell fantastic stories and create the unexpected with 3D animation at Deakin. Discover how motion design can be used as an engaging communication platform as well as a method for transformative social change. We explore animation across a variety of platforms including film, television, advertising, web, motion capture and game design.

Explore design histories and theories and develop creative, technical and analytical skills in animation production through the exploration of animation methods such as computer graphic animation (3D CG modelling, character design and rigging, CG lighting and rendering) and motion capture techniques relevant to a career in motion design and animation. Work on industry briefs and creative projects throughout your course ensuring you develop a strong portfolio of real-world work.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Design (3D Animation), a student must complete 24 credit points including:

10 common core units (11 credit points)
2 x level 13D Animation Core units
Select 2 x level 13D Animation core options from a pool of 5
1 x level 23D Animation unit
Select 2 x level 23D Animation core options from a pool of 3
6 elective units
Academic Integrity AAI018
Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Career outcomes

As the world changes, our courses will adapt, ensuring our graduates are future-proofed for a successful career in the creative industries. What we do know, is that our 3D animation graduates will be well-equipped multidisciplinary designers ready to work in motion design, animation, film, television, web design, motion capture performance or in augmented reality and virtual reality.

Course learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.