Diploma of 3D Design and Animation

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Location

NSW, Online

Study Mode

Blended, On Campus, Online

Outcomes

3D Animator, 3D Artist, 3D Designer, 3D Modelling Professional, Animator, Assistant Applications Programmer, Brand Identity Designer, Digital Designer, Game Designer, Graphic Designer, Image Designer

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Qualification

Diploma

Awarded By

Billy Blue College of Design

Duration

18 months full time, 2 years part time, 12 months accelerated

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Start your career as a 3D Designer and Animator with a Diploma of 3D Design and Animation, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia.

During the course, you’ll develop a portfolio to show off your creative potential and help you start your career in the design sector. Under the mentorship of our academic team and industry partners, you’ll learn how to tell stories, bring characters and digital worlds to life, and respond to client briefs. You’ll also develop a theoretical and technical base of knowledge of general 3D principles and practice, along with an introduction to specialist areas within the field.

Get started with the essentials

Learn the basics of modelling, rigging, animation, texturing, lighting and composition.

Gain professional experience

Gain work experience as you complete an industry brief, putting your learnings into practice.

Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence

You’ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you’re studying Design with us.

Houdini SideFX certified school

Gain free access to the award-winning industry-standard Houdini SideFX platform.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course, students need to have:

Completed Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent, OR
Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above, OR
Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification, OR
Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

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What You’ll Learn

While completing this Diploma of 3D Design and Animation qualification, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia, you will cover the following subjects:

Core subjects

Design Studio 1
Digital Design Foundations
Design Studio 2

Specialisation subjects

2D Asset Creation
3D Asset Creation
Game Design Principles
Animation Principles
Game Production Foundation
Beyond the Creative Industries
Work Integrated Learning
Digital Portfolio and Showreel
Procedural Geometry and Workflow

Why study with Billy Blue College of Design

Billy Blue College of Design is the design and creative technology faculty at Torrens University Australia, and home to the industry’s best and brightest. They’re known for our engagement with industry and employability focus, with courses developed in collaboration with industry leaders.

You’ll study in iconic, inspirational spaces where ideas flourish, and our educators are adventurous and eager to share their craft, and industry contacts. During your studies, you’ll master the practical skills you need back up your imagination and gain the commercial skills you need to scale up your career.

Best of all, university admission needn’t be a worry. You don’t need an ATAR to study with Billy Blue, just a passion to learn, and that hard-earned work-life experience counts too

Student Support

You’ll benefit from the dedicated support of Course Advisors and Success Coaches, who can help you navigate all those career dreams and study goals. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised Diploma of 3D Design and Animation qualification, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia. This sought after qualification will mean that you are fully trained in the latest design and animation techniques, and can confidently start working in one of many available animator and 3D designer roles across different sectors.

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