Overview

Throughout the Illustration and Animation course from Adelaide University you'll gain essential skills in drawing, traditional and digital illustration media, 2D and 3D animation, stop-motion, motion capture and visual effects. You’ll learn to create compelling content for publishing, entertainment, gaming, film and advertising.

With real-world projects and state-of-the-art technology, you'll graduate with an impressive portfolio that stands out. You’ll be prepared for a creative career where your work has the potential to inspire, educate and entertain global audiences.

Whether you’re publishing children’s books and comics, developing characters, designing virtual worlds, developing an animated series or creating immersive experiences, you’ll be ready to make a positive impact on industries driving the future of entertainment and media. Your imaginative ideas will create the stories and visuals that connect communities, challenge perspectives and bring innovative experiences to life.

Graduate with the knowledge and skills to design innovative, impactful work that sparks new ideas, shapes experiences and leaves a lasting impression.

Career opportunities:

With a degree in illustration and animation, you could become an animator, crafting vibrant, lifelike characters and immersive worlds. Maybe you’ll get a dream job working with Disney or Pixar. Or you could become an illustrator, creating artwork for books, comics, magazines or digital media. Perhaps you’ll become a game designer, building immersive worlds packed with rich details, epic challenges and engaging stories that keep players coming back for more.

As a graduate, you’ll have the skills to work in a range of settings, from film studios and gaming companies to advertising agencies and publishing companies. A world of creative possibilities awaits, where your talents can transform ideas into stunning illustrations or animations that inspire and captivate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials and Processes for Fabrication
Drawing for Art and Design
Introduction to Illustration and Animation
Illustration Studio
Animation Studio
Thinking By Design
Character Performance
Life Drawing
Characters, Scenes and Props

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115717G

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45600 AUD / year

≈ 45600 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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