- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in drawing and visual storytelling
- patience for repeated practice and revision
- basic computer skills for digital artwork
- a willingness to take feedback on your work
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Animator
Animators create movement on screen, building the characters, effects and sequences used in film, television, games and advertising.
Median pay$96,200
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where 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.
Victoria University
Footscray Park, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for CG Spectrum Institute (opens in a new tab)
CG Spectrum Institute
Online
4.7from 71 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Mentors are working industry professionals who give personalised feedback
- The community is supportive and welcoming
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects.
- 2D and 3D animation
- Visual effects
- Modelling and texturing
- 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 animation and visual effects. It is a bachelor degree, so it prepares you for that field at a professional level.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.