Course overview

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.

Course record

Majors

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.

Other Information

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.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

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

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

ATAR is not a requirement.

Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent.

All Applicants

Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria .

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Student profile

Total students22

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Higher education entry<5 · <5%

<5%

School leavers (ATAR)N/P · N/P%

N/P%

Secondary education5 · 23%

23%

Vocational pathway<5 · <5%

<5%

Other entry pathways14 · 64%

64%

International studentsN/P · N/P%