At SAE we provide animators with the skills, equipment, mentorship, and connections to turn ideas into realities.
SAE animation courses
From diplomas through to postgraduate degrees, you can easily build on your qualifications to suit your career goals.Why Study Animation at SAE
ANIMATION SKILLS
Character animation (2D/3D)
Visual storytelling
3D modelling & computer graphics
Visual effects & motion graphics
TOOLS & SOFTWARE







Career outcomes
A MYRIAD OF CAREER OUTCOMES
3D or 2D animator
Concept artist
Motion graphics designer
Storyboard artist
Media industry specialist
FX artist
Technical artist
3D asset modeller
3D character modeller
ANIMATION STUDENT WORK
Is Animation for you?
We have outlined some considerations and suitability recommendations to consider before you study Animation at SAE.
- a strong sense of creativity and imagination
- a willingness and ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including industry practitioners
- have technical, computer and software skills
- have critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- adaptability to changing technologies and industry trends
- possess an interest in the societal, ethical and cultural factors influencing creative industries
- a willingness to devote up to 10 hours per week for every 10 credit points you study. This will allow for scheduled classes, personal study and project work.
- a keen interest in animation software and tools, such as 2D and 3D animation software, rigging tools, and compositing software
- an interest in storytelling, including character development, story structure, and visual storytelling techniques
- attention to detail and patience.
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