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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Animation)

This degree covers how animated films, visual effects and games are made.

How long it takes
2 to 3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 67.9
Lowest offered at Queensland University of Technology, 2026
How you can study
On campus
Taught by
2 providers
NSW, VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Creative Arts (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 refining work frame by frame
  • basic skills in observation and timing
  • 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 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.

  • Queensland University of Technology

    Kelvin Grove, QLD

    4.5from 896 Google reviews

    ATAR
    67.9 lowest
    (70.05 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Fee
    $12,490 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Students are friendly and approachable

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
    • Some find staff less helpful
  • JMC Academy

    Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, NSW, QLD, VIC

    3.9from 206 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Course page for JMC Academy (opens in a new tab)

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Animation).

  • Animation principles
  • Visual effects
  • Digital production tools
  • Storytelling for screen
  • Portfolio development

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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