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Online, On campus, Blended · 10 hours per week (work component)
14 Sep 2026 | 15 Feb 2027
Course Overview
What is a Bachelor of 3D Design and Animation? A Bachelor of 3D Design and Animation arms you with the technical skills, creative development and practical experience you need for a career in 3D design and animation. Learn from industry experts and get your hands dirty with practical experience so you graduate as a force to be reckoned with. This bachelor of animation throws you straight into the deep end of 3D design. You'll master 3D modelling, animation and interactive design for the games industry, and gain an understanding of emerging areas of the field and niche skills in a specialist area. Work on live client projects, learn from industry pros, and dive into internships that sharpen your skills in real-world, professional settings. By the end, you'll be armed with a unique mix of cutting-edge knowledge and specialist expertise that makes you impossible to ignore. More Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning Explore design and animation theory and context. Work with industry-standard creative processes and actual briefs. Complement your specialisation with electives from other disciplines. Experiment with the latest advances in VR/AR. Undertake 120 hours of experience by completing an internship or working on a live brief Free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence You'll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you're studying Design with us and for six months post graduation. Houdini SideFX certified school Gain free access to the award-winning industry-standard Houdini SideFX platform. Rookies-awarded school We consistently appear in the Rookies World School Rankings, the international ranking of creative media and entertainment schools. Ranked top 10 by Career Animation We have ranked in the Top 10 Animation Schools in Australia/New Zealand by Career Animation in 2025. Download course guide Start online application Study mode Online, On campus, Blended Campus locations* Sydney, Online Student Domestic International Course duration 3 years full time, 6 years part time Start date 14 Sep 2026 15 Feb 2027 View all key dates Fee & scholarships Learn more This is an AQF Level 7 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd T/A Billy Blue College of Design. *For more details on international student study options .
Where You Can Study
Sydney
1 Chambers Rd, Leura, NSW 2780
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Design Context
Design Studio 1
Design Studio 2
3D Asset Creation
2D Asset Creation
Animation Principles
Beyond the Creative Industries
Design Studio 3
Problem Based Learning Studio
Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver
Hard Surface and Environment Modelling
Procedural Geometry and Workflow
Animation
Advanced 3D Asset Creation
Social Enterprise
Work Integrated Learning
Lighting and Look Development
Real Time Animation Production
Major Project
Portfolio
Common Questions
Yes, Torrens University Australia offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the Motivational Scholarship (up to 25% off tuition), the PEPEA Scholarship (50% off tuition), and the Motivational Scholarship for Trimester 1 Accelerated intake (30% off tuition). These scholarships are available to new undergraduate students and apply for the entire course duration.
Torrens University Australia offers an Offshore Online Scholarship for international students studying online while residing outside Australia, providing up to 30% off tuition fees for undergraduate courses, which may apply to eligible online students enrolling in this degree.
Yes, if you are studying with a recognised partner institution or on a pathway program, you may be eligible for Partner & Pathway Scholarships such as the Ironwood Pathway (20% off), Pearl Pathway (30% off), or Kings College Malaysia partnership (45% off for Business faculty), subject to eligibility criteria.
Yes, Torrens University Australia offers an Alumni Scholarship for graduates looking to continue their studies. Current alumni interested in enrolling in a new qualification, such as the Bachelor of 3D Design and Animation, can explore this scholarship to receive financial support for their next course.
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