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There has never been more animation in the world than right now! If you are interested in developing a career in a creative field that spans a wide range of industries on a global scale then you may want to consider a career in the exciting world of animation. Our animation degree allows our students to explore animation in a range of creative fields including animated filmmaking, visual effects, game development and the visual arts. Throughout the course you will work in a studio setting responding to creative briefs that help you to develop a robust set of skills and knowledge that can be used for the expression of creative and innovative ideas. As you explore both 2D and 3D animation, you will gain an understanding of animation for filmmaking, game development, visual effects, motion graphics and virtual production.

Why choose this course?

QUT graduates are highly regarded in the animation, games and visual effects industries because they are versatile, innovative and career ready. This course provides a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts, practices and history of animation which form a foundation for you to build your own innovative practice. You will be encouraged to experiment with a range of animation styles and techniques while producing your own animations, graphics and visual effects. In your final year your work will be showcased to industry professionals in a graduate exhibition. Through emphasis on industry workflows, tools, process and skills, you will be equipped with a strong understanding of current industry practices—from concept development to timelines and finished works. Throughout the course, you can work on real-world projects or develop an individual practice. You will tailor your learning to the part of the industry most interesting to you.Career outcomes QUT graduates are employed as animators, concept artists, visual effects artists, game artists and designers in a range of industries including animation studios and traditional film production houses, computer games companies, visual effects and post-production companies, advertising and design agencies, and information visualisation and real-time studios. Brisbane offers a variety of companies in which graduates find employment. Others work throughout Australia and across the globe. Several are awardwinning storytellers, successfully producing animated short films that screen at festivals globally. Pathways exist to prepare you for further study including honours.