Tell fantastic stories and create the unexpected with 3D animation at Deakin. Discover how motion design can be used as an engaging communication platform as well as a method for transformative social change. We explore animation across a variety of platforms including film, television, advertising, web, motion capture and game design. Explore design histories and theories and develop creative, technical and analytical skills in animation production through the exploration of animation methods such as computer graphic animation (3D CG modelling, character design and rigging, CG lighting and rendering) and motion capture techniques relevant to a career in motion design and animation. Work on industry briefs and creative projects throughout your course ensuring you develop a strong portfolio of real-world work.

Completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement. IELTS: minimum score of 6.0, with no subscore less than 6.0 or Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL: a score of 65 (no sub-score less than 19) or Paper-based TOEFL: 550 (Writing 4.5) or Pearson Test of English (Academic): an overall score of 52 with no score less than 50 All Applicants seeking admission to the Bachelor of Design (3D Animation) will be required to complete a portfolio of work presented to a satisfactory standard.