- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of 2D Animation asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in drawing and visual storytelling
- patience for detailed, repetitive creative work
- good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
- willingness to take feedback and revise your work
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of 2D Animation is the higher level qualification, while the Diploma of 2D Animation is at diploma level.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Collarts (opens in a new tab)
Collarts
Waterloo, NSW
4.2from 104 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Course page for Academy of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
Academy of Information Technology
Academy of Information Technology, Melbourne, Sydney, NSW, VIC
3.7from 154 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Student service staff are helpful and reply quickly
- Staff genuinely care and support students with additional needs
- Teachers are helpful, knowledgeable and explain industry well
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between teachers
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of 2D Animation.
- Drawing and character design
- Storyboarding
- Animation principles
- Visual storytelling
- Portfolio production
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for people who want to work in 2D animation. It prepares you for creative and technical roles in the field.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Diploma of 2D Animation?
The Bachelor of 2D Animation is the higher level qualification, while the Diploma of 2D Animation is at diploma level.