Bachelor of Animation
SAE University College
CRICOS provider number: 00312F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12042
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.
SAE Animation graduates have been involved with many creative media companies, including Big Ant Studios, The Voxel Agents, Trickster Games, CSIRO, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute, Monash University, Ignition Studios, VR Solutions, Chroma, Buzinga, Firemonkeys, Learning Seat, Thales Australia, Visual Playground and Iloura.
Our Bachelor of Animation is all about building your character and credentials by giving you hands-on experience in a broad range of topics related to the Animation and Computer Graphics industries, such as Character Animation, Visual Storytelling, 3D Modelling and Computer Graphics, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, and producing a polished major project utilising your industry specialisation skills.
In preparation for an industry that commands agility and adaptability, you’ll cut your creative teeth on projects in partnership with your course peers. By the end of your course, you could be collaborating with students across all SAE disciplines.
Areas of study
2D and 3D character animation, 3D modeling, animation, business and leadership skills, computer-generated visual effects, drawing and composition, employability skills in screen industry contexts, histories and theories, media and cultural studies, production for screen and games, project management, realtime and offline rendering, screen industry best practices, texturing and shaders.
Career opportunities
3D generalist, 3D or 2D animator, concept artist, motion graphics designer, storyboard artist, media industry specialist, FX artist, technical artist, 3D asset modeller, 3D character modeller, junior rigging TD, surfacing artist, junior lighting TD, production coordinator, junior assembly and layout artist, roto artist, junior matchmover and cleanup, junior compositor.
Practical experience
Extensive practical hands-on training with industry placed internships. This is the proven and best way for students to develop the skills and experience they need to start a successful career in the creative media industries.
Fees and charges
SAE offers a range of options to help students fund their studies. Current SAE fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Interview: In addition to applying through UAC, all applicants must undertake a telephone interview or personal interview on campus.
Identification: Applicants are required to upload documentation in their application to show proof of identification and proof of citizenship. Accepted forms of identification include a passport, driver's licence, birth certificate and/or citizenship certificate.
Admission criteria
SAE courses do not have an ATAR requirement. Refer to the SAE general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the SAE Creative Media Institute website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the SAE website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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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