Graduate Interview - Hamish Lawler
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology students and researchers have access to state-of-the-art facilities.
This course has an early, pre-session start date in early February in the year of commencement. Please note the application closing dates listed in the applications section of the course handbook page.
The Master of Animation and Visualisation has been developed in partnership with the industry-leading digital animation studio Animal Logic and is offered through the UTS Animal Logic Academy. The course develops creative professional practice, conceptual skills and technical dexterity in animation and visualisation production. Under the guidance and mentorship of practitioners and leaders from the industry, learning is modelled on real-world production work structures in a custom-built digital production studio, engineered to the highest industry standards with tools and technologies that are leading the animation and visualisation industries into the future.
The course provides challenges and opportunities that encourage exploration and skills-building across the spectrum of roles in digital production, 3D animation, digital asset creation, visual effects and emerging visualisation disciplines. Collaborative work practices guide the development of strong competencies in critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, and effective communication in a production environment. Graduates are able to work productively and effectively in a professional-style workplace.
Graduate Interview - Hamish Lawler
A typical program is shown below.
March session | Subject Code | Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. |
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The Connected Studio | 42909 | 24 |
June Session | Subject Code | Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. |
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The Collaboration Studio | 42910 | 24 |
September Session | Subject Code | Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. |
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The Challenge Studio | 42911 | 24 |
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In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.
Tuition fees are charged:
Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.
A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
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Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.
Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $871. The total credit points are 72.
All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.
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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.
Graduates are able to enter industry with advanced knowledge, skills and collaborative large-project experience. In addition, they gain creative project development and presentation experience, and can contribute to the development of technology projects and industry sectors. They gain experience that can be applied across a range of roles, from story development, pre-visualisation, modelling, rigging, asset creation, 3D animation, visual effects and digital pipeline production, to creating immersive visualisation experiences and across emerging technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and real-time production.
The course comprises a total of 72 credit points. Students undertake three studio subjects worth 24 credit points each.
Requirement | Credit Points |
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42909 The Connected Studio | 24 |
42910 The Collaboration Studio | 24 |
42911 The Challenge Studio | 24 |
Total | 72 |
This course is offered on a one-year, full-time basis.
Full time, on campus
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have the following:
Applicants without a tertiary qualification must have:
All applicants must also have:
Eligible applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Applicants must nominate one specialisation in 3D animation or visualisation production at the time of application. The available specialisations are:
Art Department (concept art, environment art, storyboarding, character development), Pre-Visualisation/Layout, Modelling, Rigging, Animation, Visual Effects, Surfacing/Texturing, Production Management, Technical Direction, Lighting, Compositing
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a score of 6.5 in listening, speaking and reading, and a score of 6.0 in writing; or TOEFL: iBT: 79-93 overall with a speaking score of 20-22, a listening score of 20-23, a reading score of 19-23 and a writing score of 21; or PTE: 58-64 overall with a score of 58 in listening, speaking and reading, and a score of 50 in writing; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 overall with a score of 176 in listening, speaking and reading, and a score of 169 in writing.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International studentsVisa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Recognition of prior learning is not available for this course.
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visualisation (C11326) and the Master of Animation and Visualisation.
Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.
Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:
Domestic applicants can apply via My Student Portal.
February Session 2025
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Postgraduate applications close for Main Calendar Autumn Session 2026
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Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:
You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.
Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.
International applicants apply to study via UTS International.
February Session 2025
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