Diploma of Animation - 827547

Diploma of Animation

827547

Creative and Performing Arts

Part time

Course Fee

CSP

CQUniversity - Cairns

Start Date

Mar 2027

Jul 2027

Duration

2 years Part time

Offer Rounds

14 Jan 2027, 3 Jun 2027

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

The Diploma of Animation will equip students with the technical and creative skills required for a career in the animation industry. Students will explore foundation units in illustration, 2D animation, communication and professional practice, before exploring more specialised areas in 3D computer graphics, character design, animation, motion graphics and visual effects. On completion, students may choose to further their skills with the Bachelor of Creative Media at CQUniversity. For more course information, visit Diploma of Animation.

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Other requirements

For full course requirements, visit Diploma of Animation.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for CQUniversity and this course, refer to CQUniversity’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.

Career opportunities

illustration, animation, 3D modelling, motion graphics, visual effects, corporate communications, learning design, advertising, or marketing.

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