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
Collaborative project-based courses - with no exams.
We're output focused and are much more interested in developing your craft, than an exam score. That's why at SAE you'll be in the studio in small classes working on industry-based projects, You'll have opportunities to collaborate with songwriters, audio technicians, designers, game developers, filmmakers and other animators.
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
Animation insights & stories
Maree Railton
"At SAE I had the time and flexible guidance to create the kinds of projects I wanted to make. I found SAE great for creating my own path." Current Job: Animator (2D builder / Rigger)
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Jacinta Rochecouste
"During my time at SAE, I learned how to refine my discipline and accountability, to take direction and take lead with others and to ready myself for the industry with technical skills and a suitable folio." Current Job: Broadcast/Motion Designer
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Alex Halstead
"Studying at SAE was a great launching pad into the world of 3D Animation - It gave me the necessary tools and information I needed to help get me ready for the industry." Current Job: FX Technical Director
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