Associate Degree of Creative Arts (Animation) (Standard)

Yes. On completion of the Diploma, you'll be ready to take your craft to the next level. The Diploma provides a direct and seamless pathway into the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Animation) with full credit for your completed trimesters, so you can continue developing your skills in 2D and 3D animation, storytelling, and emerging digital media without starting over.

You can specialise in 2D or 3D animation, exploring interactivity, programming, and traditional animation techniques. The course covers core principles including drawing, motion, character design, storytelling, and digital workflows in contemporary animation studios.

You'll have access to industry-standard tools including Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and production management platforms like ShotGrid (Shotgun), GitHub, and Hack'N'Plan. Students also use Wacom and XP-Pen tablets, stop-motion equipment including ball-and-socket rigs, lightboxes, and line testers, as well as purpose-built workstations and render farms.

This Diploma is ideal for emerging animators ready to take their first professional steps in crafting animated stories for film, games, and digital media. It's perfect if you're passionate about visual storytelling, excited to develop your creative voice, and keen to learn through hands-on studio practice in a supportive environment. Whether you're just beginning your animation journey or looking to strengthen your skills before committing to a full degree, the Diploma offers an immersive introduction to both 2D and 3D animation.

Yes, FEE-HELP is available for the Diploma of Creative Arts (Animation) at JMC Academy.