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Study Animation at SAE.

We’ll provide you with state-of-the-art tech, pro animators, and the creative environment for you to truly thrive. Your Animation career starts here.
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Ready to combine your love of art and technology to pave the way for a thrilling career in Animation? SAE can get you there.

We combine small, hands-on classes with online study in collaboration with your fellow creatives for an immersive learning experience. With direct access to our experienced mentors, our courses will give you a competitive edge to score your dream role in the Animation industry.

Learn from our industry-expert teaching staff as you develop practical skills including 2D and 3D character animation, visual storytelling, modelling & environment design, visual effects, motion graphics, and more.

Throughout your studies, you’ll master in-demand techniques to set your work apart from the rest. With access to the latest technology including Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine 5, SideFX Houdini, Foundry Suite and more, get ready to create real-world projects and build a career-ready portfolio.

But you won’t do it alone. Collaborate with fellow animators and SAE students from other creative disciplines, critical for broadening your skillset and producing stand-out work.

When you study at SAE, we’ll help line up work placement opportunities through our extensive industry network, giving you a taste of the professional animation world before you graduate.
Animation Bachelor of Animation
Animation Associate Degree of Animation
Animation Diploma of 3D Animation Production

Industry Tools

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SAE ANIMATION ALUMNI, BLAKE SALA

“The course at SAE offered a wide variety of disciplines. I got to learn writing, live action, animation, game design, compositing, tracking – basically everything you would need to step into wherever you want in the VFX industry.”

Hear more about Blake’s journey and his current role as an Environment Designer at Luma, where he’s worked on films like Spiderman and Elvis, to name a few.
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Our Infopack includes the SAE Course Guide, with key information about:
  • Our creative disciplines and where they could take you
  • Our courses and the types of units you’ll study
  • Our campuses and state-of-the-art facilities
  • Entry requirements and scholarship opportunities
  • Plus heaps of alumni success stories to get your inspiration flowing!

You’ll also receive exclusive industry insights including the top skills you’ll need to set yourself apart from the crowd, plus a copy of our Fee Schedule which breaks down all of our course and unit prices.

WHY STUDY ANIMATION AT SAE?

SAE prepares students for a bright future in the animation industry. These courses provide a unique and practical learning experience that’s tailored to interests and aspirations, allowing a seamless transition into a career in animation.

Cross-discipline collaboration
Create portfolio-worthy projects with your peers across creative & tech disciplines.
Study now, pay later
FEE-HELP and scholarship opportunities available.
Graduate career ready
Real-world project briefs and industry placements to set you up for success.
State-of-the-art facilities
Learn using industry-standard tech and tools found in real studio environments.
Enhanced reputation
SAE's University College status gives you a competitive edge in the industry.
Guidance beyond textbooks
Our teachers are more than just educators – they're working industry professionals.

CAREER OPTIONS

Career opportunities in Animation

To thrive in the animation industry, technical expertise and application are as important as raw talent and SAE’s internationally accredited animation courses will give you the practical experience, technical knowledge and theory needed to establish a successful and fulfilling career.

  • 2D/3D animator
  • 3D Asset modeller
  • 3D Character modeller
  • FX Artist
  • Spatial GIS data processor
  • Motion graphics designer
  • Post-production for broadcast media
  • Art director
  • Creative director
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What graduates say about SAE

Man wearing a black hat and black hoodie SAE Animation graduate Enrico Leasa
“I always had the dream of working for a large studio like ILM, Pixar or Dreamworks, so to actually be a part of these huge projects now is amazing."

Enrico Leasa

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Layout artist at Industrial Light & Magic
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"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."

Jacinta Rochecouste

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Broadcast/Motion Designer
Man smiles at camera. VFX artist and SAE graduate 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."

Alex Halstead

SAE Alumni | Current Job: FX Technical Director

What you can study at SAE

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Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
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Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
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Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
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CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
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Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
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Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
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Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
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Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
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VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
A man is holding a sketchpad and drawing on the pad with pen and looking down
Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
Man wearing a hat and spectacle sits with outstretched arms on audio console.
Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Man wearing glasses sit in front of magnifying glass holding a motherboard. A solder machines and pliers on desk
Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
Woman in costume and in a set stands in front of person with camera - the viewfinder is visible and of woman's face.
CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Person drawing in a sketch pad on desk in front of keyboard
Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Woman wearing orange leather jacket sits cross legged on floor holding paper and laptop. A blue pen is in her right hand as she looks down at paper and pen
Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
Man stands wearing VR headset and tracking gloves
Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
Woman wearing glasses standing above and looking down at keyboard. She appears to be playing the keyboard - her fingers are on the keys.
Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Three monitors are in front on desk. Two mixing consoles in front of person looking down at paper. Paper on table
VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
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Animation

Overview

Let your imagination run wild as you build on your technical dexterity and practical experience with our accredited Animation courses. With state-of-the-art technology, software (think Autodesk 3DS Max, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite), and professional animators at your side, a career of bringing life to your very own world and characters is yours for the taking.

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Audio

Overview

Be the boss of beats and carve out your future as an in-demand master of sound and audio through our hands-on internationally accredited training, knowledge transfer, and access to collaboration with our community of artists across industries. You’ll benefit from having the best in the biz leading your classes using top DAWS, and state-of-the-art tech in world-class studios and facilities.

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Computer Science

Overview

Covering the fundamentals of computer science through to advanced strategies and techniques, you’ll build a diverse skillset in programming, networks, web development, cloud computing and AI. You’ll hone in-demand expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java, and software and tools including Git, Unity, Maya and Kubernetes.

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Creative Industries

Overview

Choose your own adventure with Creative Industries where you'll level-up your game across Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music. From screenwriting to game design, music production and more, develop your artistic voice across these fields, so you not only find your niche but gain the skills and experience to have multiple choices in an exciting career where you design your destiny.

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Design

Overview

Rethink the norm and challenge how design affects human behaviour, emotion, and the way we see the world. Master your craft in conceptualizing, illustration, and design in a way where you’ll rise to the top as a business-savvy creative entrepreneur. With our tech and latest software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, you'll be turning your ideas into reality and laying out your path to success.

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Film

Overview

Combine your passion for film with our technology and industry professionals as your mentors, because you are the driving force of our cinematic future. Start practising your Oscar acceptance speech as you’ll thrive within our community of creatives and graduate with award-winning cinematography, screenwriting, and direction skills. The practical experience, technical knowledge, and connections you’ll gain will bring you to the forefront of future filmmaking.

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Games

Overview

Level up your skills in driving the future of the gaming phenomenon. Our courses will ensure you’ll have what it takes to build a successful career bringing life to new worlds, characters and challenges for billions to get addicted to playing on a range of different platforms. Our industry-based teachers will have you mastering advanced techniques and methodologies you can apply with software like Unreal Engine, Unity 3D, and more so you can unlock all levels and win.

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Music

Overview

Master your musical talents and increase your range of skills, knowledge, and technological dexterity to make it big in this industry. You'll gain a competitive edge by immersing yourself in our collaborative creative environment. Get a leg up with the all-important connections and mentors to guide you through fine-tuning your producing, composing, and recording skills whilst building a dynamic portfolio to put you on the map.

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VFX & Virtual Production

Overview

Ignite your passion for Visual Effects & Production, where creativity and technology combine to create extraordinary visual experiences. Master the art of 3D modelling, texturing, compositing, and simulation, enabling you to craft stunning, photorealistic effects that captivate audiences.

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