Adelaide University
Bachelor of Illustration and Animation
Ready to transform your creativity into stunning illustrations and animations?
Create compelling pictures for a broad range of industries using 2D, 3D and stop-motion animation. Develop expertise in character design, digital effects, visual storytelling, and pictures for virtual and augmented reality.
The world of illustration and animation is constantly evolving as technology advances. From traditional painting and drawing to immersive augmented reality experiences and visually rich virtual worlds, you’ll blend imagination with technology.
Whether you’re illustrating for children’s books, developing comics, animating characters for blockbuster films or designing vibrant artwork for games and apps, this career path lets you shape the future of education, entertainment and information through pictures.
Overview
The Bachelor of Illustration and Animation immerses you in the world of traditional and digital animation, character development and dynamic visual storytelling.
Gain essential skills in drawing, traditional and digital illustration media, 2D and 3D animation, stop-motion, motion capture and visual effects. You’ll learn to create compelling content for publishing, entertainment, gaming, film and advertising.
With real-world projects and state-of-the-art technology, you’ll graduate with an impressive portfolio that stands out. You’ll be prepared for a creative career where your work has the potential to inspire, educate and entertain global audiences.
Whether you’re publishing children’s books and comics, developing characters, designing virtual worlds, developing an animated series or creating immersive experiences, you’ll be ready to make a positive impact on industries driving the future of entertainment and media. Your imaginative ideas will create the stories and visuals that connect communities, challenge perspectives and bring innovative experiences to life.
Graduate with the knowledge and skills to design innovative, impactful work that sparks new ideas, shapes experiences and leaves a lasting impression.
What you’ll learn
Throughout this degree, you’ll gain practical skills, knowledge and expertise in illustration and animation. Over three years you’ll build your industry knowledge to a professional level, preparing you for a variety of exciting roles.
In your first year, you’ll explore foundational concepts in illustration and animation, focusing on techniques in drawing, illustration and animation for 2D, 3D and stop-motion. Learn the principles of animation and get an introduction to drawing. Develop a strong base in communication, design and storytelling through the use of pictures.
During your second year, you’ll explore areas like character development, marquette production, comic book design, pictorial narrative creation, digital effects and advanced 2D animation. You’ll also work on more complex projects incorporating:
- 3D animation techniques
- Editorial illustration and portraiture
- Advanced traditional and digital illustration techniques.
In the final year, you’ll take on advanced industry-focused projects, integrating everything you’ve learned in your first two years.
Get experience in professional settings through practical courses with advanced life drawing, illustration and animation.
This program not only sharpens your technical abilities, it fuels your creative potential and makes you ready for business. You’ll develop a professional portfolio to showcase your skills and be ready to step confidently into the workforce.
With a diverse skillset, hands-on experience and a comprehensive portfolio, you’ll graduate ready to pursue a career in industries like entertainment, gaming, advertising, design or publishing.
