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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.

DIPLOMA OF 3D ANIMATION PRODUCTION

ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF ANIMATION

BACHELOR OF ANIMATION

MASTER OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

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.

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Expand your career

Animation Bachelor students graduate with a portfolio, work experience, employability and entrepreneurial skills and a network of fellow creatives.

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State-of-the-art facilities and software.

Learn advanced-level industry-standard animation tools, such as Autodesk 3DS Max and Maya and the Adobe Creative Suite.

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Our lecturers don’t just know it, they’ve done it

As experts in their field, our animation lecturers have extensive industry experience, connections and often a long list of animation achievements.

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ANIMATION SKILLS

Character animation (2D/3D) Visual storytelling 3D modelling & computer graphics Visual effects & motion graphics

TOOLS & SOFTWARE

* Software subject to availability at select campuses

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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

Read all SAE animation insights & stories

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Student turned pro asset artist moulds career on Hollywood blockbusters

You might not know Jaymes Ruffin by name, but you'll know the titles of the...

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Mentorship recipient works on beloved Australian series Bluey

Animation graduate and creator Alana Jonas has received an enviable mentorship...

Olivia's passion for animation

Olivia Pease believes SAE is a place of learning and not just learning about...

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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YOUR CAREER IN ANIMATION BEGINS NOW

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