Overview

This is a research-led programme for students passionate about advancing their discipline and exploring the limits and intersections of narrative art, cinematic storytelling, and interactive digital media. Offering an intensive study of the theoretical, technical, and creative aspects of the cinematic arts, it delivers a strong emphasis on developing a comprehensive understanding of applied research methods and practices.Working independently and/or collaboratively, you will have the opportunity to concentrate on a specialisation within the rapidly evolving and converging fields of animation, film/screen media, and game design. Engage in research, critical analysis, and practical experimentation culminating in an original research project.Synthesising your learning into a meaningful contribution to the cinematic arts, this Honours programme creates a pathway for you to move into research and higher degree studies.

Career

This Cinematic Arts (Honours) programme from Griffith University is ideal for students who aspire to become researchers, practitioners and leaders in the cinematic arts, driving innovation at the intersection of technology and storytelling. Careers that leverage the skills and knowledge acquired through the programme, including research and theoretical knowledge, creativity, technical proficiency, and an understanding of the impact of emerging technologies in the cinematic arts:

Film, Television and Streaming media

Animation, Visual Effects and Post-Production

Game Design and Development

Digital Media and Interactive Storytelling

Academic and Research Roles

Creative and Design Consultancy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Internship Project

Advanced Art Direction

Post-Production: Compositing

Production Design

VFX: Mastering Dynamic Simulations

3D Art: Digital Creatures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies View 126 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cricos code - 117150C

have completed either a Bachelor of Animation, Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production, Bachelor of Games Design, Bachelor of Game Design and Production or an equivalent qualification, and

have achieved a grade point average of at least 5.0 in their undergraduate degree

have negotiated one supervisor who is available and willing to facilitate the student's requirements

confirm (prior to application) that their chosen project can be conducted within the appropriate concentration area - that is, check the availability of resources, supervision etc

submit a proposal outlining the nature of the Research Project they wish to undertake

applicants are required to present a current folio of their most outstanding work.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38500 AUD / year

≈ 38500 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

13400 AUD / year

≈ 13400 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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