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Diploma of 3D Design and Animation

Torrens University Australia

CRICOS provider number: 03389E TEQSA provider ID: PRV12209

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About

The Diploma of 3D Design and Animation provides you with a theoretical and technical base of knowledge of general 3D principles and practice, along with an introduction to specialist areas within the 3D design and animation field. Learn how to tell stories, bring characters and digital worlds to life, and how to respond to client briefs. Develop a portfolio to show off your creative potential to gain employment in the design sector.

With successful completion of this diploma, you can receive credits for the subjects you complete and  gain  entry into the second year of a Bachelor degree.

Learning outcomes:

  • Build a strong foundation of cutting-edge 3D principles and practice.
  • Learn the foundations of procedural modelling and animation from a Houdini-certified school.
  • Develop 3D skills and pipelines to work with game development and real-time animation workflows.
  • Work with industry-standard creative processes, advanced challenges and briefs.

Note: Flexible study options are available including On-campus, Online or a Hybrid of both.

Areas of study

2d asset creation, 3d asset creation, animation principles, beyond the creative industries, design studio, digital design foundations, digital portfolio and showreel, game design principles, game production foundation.

Career opportunities

2D/3D concept artist, 3D animator, 3D concept artist, 3D games artist, 3D generalist, 3D modeller, Digital matte artist.

Practical experience

The big difference at Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia is that you’ll start working in the design industry from day one – gaining valuable experience, learning from industry professionals and making industry connections. We have a strong network of partners and are always welcoming opportunities to build new relationships in the design world.

Work placement hours: Approximately 90 hours

Fees and charges

Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

Year 12 qualification: Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Admission criteria

ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.

All Applicants

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the Torrens University website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the Torrens University website.

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 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. 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.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. 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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Domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses
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