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Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation

Sydney, Australia
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation is a three-year full-time bachelor degree course at TAFE NSW covering 3D modelling, Animation, Texturing, Rigging, VFX compositing and technical art for film, Games and advertising.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of 3D Art and Animation and apply creative practice
Critical evaluation
and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

3D and visual effects artist
3D animator
Character modeller
Technical artist
Character rigger
Pipeline technical director
Layout artist
Compositor
Concept artist
Storyboard artist

Curriculum

Three-year degree. Year 1 covers screen and story
Animation
3D modelling
Artistry
Visual arts and cameras and lighting
Year 2 adds texturing
Rendering
Rigging
Compositing
Programming for VFX and a production studio
Year 3 offers specialist electives
Production studios and a portfolio leading to a showreel.

Entry requirements

Academic

Year 12 or equivalent
Additional Requirement: Portfolio of 8-12 examples of artworks. Submission of a portfolio
Design or written task. Download document
Year 12 equivalent at the higher-education column
E. G. India 65-70%
China 70%
Bangladesh CGPA 4.0 or 70% (Academic Requirements by Country PDF
Updated 2026-07-17).

Accepted academic background

Year 12 or equivalent (HE column), Advanced-entry routes for TAFE diploma/advanced diploma graduates, Portfolio (Fashion Design, 3D Art and Animation, Interior Design), IT questionnaire and statement of purpose, Early Childhood Education and Care requires Australian Senior Secondary Certificate with EAL/D band 4 (or equivalent) for the English route.

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Review the course entry requirements
Campus availability
intake dates. Submit the international student application with academic records and required supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Follow the offer instructions and complete any student visa process that applies.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$25,040 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$5,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Design Centre Enmore
Faculty or school	Media Fashion Design and Entertainment
Department	Screen Media and Digital Games
Teaching language	English
Credit value	144
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.