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Start date
June

Campus
City East

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
ICTD

Fees
AUD$ 15,300 per annum (per 0.5 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.5]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

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CRICOS Code
113888D

Aim

The Graduate Certificate in 3D Animation aims to prepare students for employment as 3D animation artists in the global visual effects industry.

Content & Structure

The Graduate Certificate in 3D Animation is comprised of four 4.5 unit courses that are undertaken over an intensive 12 week period. Students are immersed in a simulated studio environment at Rising Sun Pictures’ Adelaide headquarters. Students are introduced to the various roles and responsibilities of visual effects artists in a creative production schedule. They will develop industry-standard animation skills in assets, props, humans, and creatures. They will produce high-quality, industry standard production work for inclusion in their professional showreel.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
Assets Animation GRAP 5007 4.5
Human Animation GRAP 5009 4.5
Creature Animation GRAP 5008 4.5
Visual Effects Professional Practice COMM 5073 4.5

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