Diploma of Creative Arts (Animation)
JMC Academy
CRICOS provider number: 01259J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12029
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Animation at JMC Academy is underpinned by a strong understanding of design, storytelling and image-making. The Diploma of Creative Arts (Animation) is an intensive 8-month course that offers a hands-on introduction to animation for film, games and visual communication.
You’ll explore the process of bringing characters and worlds to life, from initial sketches to fully rendered digital sequences. Along the way, you’ll gain foundational skills in drawing, 2D and 3D animation, visual storytelling and motion design. Taught by experienced industry professionals, the course equips you with the creative confidence and technical tools to begin a career in animation or continue into the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Animation).
Areas of study
Animation, animation (2D), animation (3D), character design, compositing, concept art, concept development, creative process, digital art, digital sculpture, modelling (3D), motion capture, motion design, production art, professional + industry development, rendering, screen literacy, studio skills, traditional animation (2D), visual narrative, visual storytelling.
Career opportunities
Animator, concept/character/environment artist, modeller, story writer, 3D or 2D animator, storyboard artist, rigger, compositor.
Fees and charges
Refer to JMC Academy latest fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Interview: Once we've received your application, we'll give you a call and organise for you to come in for a consultation with one of our student recruitment advisers. During this appointment they'll be able to confirm your application details, assess the best course and study options for you.
Folio presentation: You are encouraged to bring along any samples of work you've completed either in your free time or during alternative study. The portfolio should contain at least five pieces of work that demonstrate your creativity and may include drawings, paintings, photography, design work, stories and more. This can be shown on a device or in hard copy format. This will help us assess your general aptitude and passion for the course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent). No ATAR required. Minimum age 17.
Other applicants
Refer to JMC Academy's general admission criteria.
Advanced standing
You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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