Master of Animation and Visualisation 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Technology Sydney |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

20,090 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

06 Dec, 2022Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Animation and Visualisation has been developed in partnership with the industry-leading digital animation studio Animal Logic and is offered through the UTS Animal Logic Academy. The course develops creative professional practice, conceptual skills and technical dexterity in animation and visualisation production. Under the guidance and mentorship of practitioners and leaders from the industry, learning is modelled on real-world production work structures in a custom-built digital production studio, engineered to the highest industry standards with tools and technologies that are leading the animation and visualisation industries into the future.

The course provides challenges and opportunities that encourage exploration and skills-building across the spectrum of roles in digital production, 3D animation, digital asset creation, visual effects and emerging visualisation disciplines. Collaborative work practices guide the development of strong competencies in critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and effective communication in a production environment. Graduates are able to work productively and effectively in a professional-style workplace.

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Animation and Visualisation has been developed in partnership with the industry-leading digital animation studio Animal Logic and is offered through the UTS Animal Logic Academy. The course develops creative professional practice, conceptual skills and technical dexterity in animation and visualisation production. Under the guidance and mentorship of practitioners and leaders from the industry, learning is modelled on real-world production work structures in a custom-built digital production studio, engineered to the highest industry standards with tools and technologies that are leading the animation and visualisation industries into the future.

The course provides challenges and opportunities that encourage exploration and skills-building across the spectrum of roles in digital production, 3D animation, digital asset creation, visual effects and emerging visualisation disciplines. Collaborative work practices guide the development of strong competencies in critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and effective communication in a production environment. Graduates are able to work productively and effectively in a professional-style workplace.

Admission requirements

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Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants must provide the following documentation, substantiating their skills in at least one specialisation of digital production or visualisation, such as: animation, modelling, rigging, visual effects, compositing, surfacing, art/design, concept art, scenic art, storyboarding, character development, virtual reality, augmented reality, game design and production, production management and/or coding/programming:

  • For animation, modelling, game design and art/design applicants: a digital portfolio demonstrating aptitude in at least one aspect of 3D art and design, animation, modelling, visualisation, VR-AR, game design, production and/or coding as a PDF file (min. 10 pages) AND a link to the applicant’s showreel (no more than 10mins) on Vimeo, YouTube or a QuickTime file with a showreel breakdown;
  • For programming applicants (without a showreel): documented experience in programming for digital production or visualisation, and include links to coding projects on sites such as GitHub;
  • a 300-word personal statement addressing the applicant's reasons for seeking placement in the Master of Animation and Visualisation;
  • a CV that clearly articulates the applicant’s education, training and experience in their specialised area of digital production or visualisation, dates of professional experience and employment (if any) and a concise account of the individual role played in the creation of any work submitted; and
  • contact details for two referees who can validate the applicant’s level of skills (these referees can be previous employers/managers or lecturers/teachers).

Applicants who do not satisfy the above academic requirements may be considered for admission based on one of the following:

  • diploma and/or advanced diploma in relevant areas of study, combined with at least one year of industry experience AND/OR evidence of advanced levels of knowledge and skill through self-directed learning (evidenced through a portfolio of work); or
  • minimum two years' relevant industry experience; or
  • completion of three or more industry short courses in relevant areas of study combined with at least one year of industry experience AND/OR evidence of advanced levels of knowledge and skill through self-directed learning (evidenced through a portfolio of work); or
  • non-recent school leaver (over 21 years of age) with demonstrated maturity to undertake postgraduate studies (evidenced through employment and/or project experience) and can demonstrate outcomes in self-directed learning equivalent to the level of a bachelor's qualification (evidenced through a portfolio of work).
06 Dec 2022
1 Year
Feb

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

18,705 AUD
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International Students

20,090 AUD
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