Animation Production

Turn your artistic talents into a vibrant animation career

Australia is home to a thriving animation industry. For those who have a passion for visual arts, drawing and storytelling, Animation Production at UTS gives students the knowledge and hands-on experience required to create animation work that communicates clear and powerful ideas, helping them stand out in a global industry.

Designed and taught by industry experts, our programs give you hands-on experience in real studio environments. You’ll discover how to think creatively and develop ideas through multiple stages, focusing upon character development, narrative structure and engaging performance. With advanced animation and production capabilities, you’ll graduate ready to launch a fulfilling, creative career.

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Internationally recognised
Top 50

UTS is ranked #16 internationally for Animation.

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Highly rated
#3

One of the top 10 Animation schools in Australia and New Zealand.

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Job postings
16,900 employed

Roles include animator, illustrator, artistic director, media producer and presenter.

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Why study Animation Production?

If you have a passion for visual arts, drawing and storytelling, our Bachelor of Animation Production is the course for you.
Learn how to observe the world around you, drawing directly from life to gain inspiration for characters and stories.
Discover how to think creatively and develop ideas through multiple stages, focusing on character development, narrative and performance.
Learn fundamental 2D and 3D animation skills to bring your stories to life.
Benefit from outstanding industry connections, such as VIVID, the Australia Piano Quartet, Flying Bark Productions and Animal Logic.
Work in a studio-led approach where you will learn how to work with your peers in a professional and collaborative atmosphere.
You will be equipped to be industry leaders with an ability to develop, pitch and defend ideas, creating original content for TV, film, advertising and other media.

Get inspired

Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience required to create animation work that stands out in a global industry. Discover the possibilities with our Bachelor of Animation Production.

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Connect with industry

One of the benefits of studying our Bachelor of Animation Production is the link to UTS’s existing industry connections that help give students that competitive advantage. Students have the opportunity to work with live projects and active partners, such as ABC Podcasts, VIVID, the Australia Piano Quartet, and other collaborations with international universities at the Annecy MIFA campus etc. UTS also has long-standing relationships with Sydney's local animation studios such as Flying Bark Productions, Mighty Nice, Cheeky Little Media, Dave Enterprises, and Animal Logic which offer students multiple opportunities to engage in practice while studying.

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