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Secure your place in UTS animation with UTS College

Study a Diploma of Animation Production at UTS College and you can fast track into 2nd year of your UTS animation degree. Your diploma covers the same subjects and course outcomes as first-year UTS animation, with 48 credit points towards your degree.

Plus, access your choice of tailored support to get you university-and career-ready. No ATAR needed for entry, and you’ll graduate the same time as your mates – with a diploma AND a degree.

Applications are open for our February 2025 intake.

UTS College – your way to UTS. 

Why study a Diploma of Animation Production

- 48 credit points with guaranteed entry to UTS^ 

48 credit points with guaranteed entry to UTS^ 

- Direct entry into second year of your UTS animation degree

Direct entry into second year of your UTS animation degree

- Traditional and foundational knowledge in animation 

Traditional and foundational knowledge in animation 

- Learn foundational 2D and 3D animation and Disney’s 12 Principles of Animation

Learn foundational 2D and 3D animation and Disney’s 12 Principles of Animation

- Taught by experts in design, animation and creative industries 

Taught by experts in design, animation and creative industries 

Where will the Diploma of Animation Production take you?

The Diploma of Animation Production leads to 2nd year of the UTS Bachelor of Animation Production.

 

Animation career areas

  • Animator
  • Art Director
  • Cartoonist
  • Character Designer
  • Creative Director
  • Film and Video Editor
  • Games Developer
  • Illustrator
  • 3D Motion Designer
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Technical Director
  • VFX Artist

What subjects will I study?

  • 2D Animation Introduction
  • Foundations in Animation Language
  • Digital Media Industries
  • Foundations in Animation Design
  • Introduction to Hybrid Animation
  • Designing Communication (Extended diploma only)
  • Object Ecologies (Extended diploma only)
  • Academic English or Academic Communication (Extended diploma only)

Know your options: HSC Parents info session

Wondering what to do if your child misses out on a UTS offer? Don’t worry. Know that they’ve got more options, like UTS College. We’re another way to UTS! Join our HSC parents info session to learn more.

Where: Online

Time/Date: 13/11/2024 7:30:00 PM

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*Based on successful completion of your diploma with the required Grade Point Average (GPA). The point where you enter your UTS degree depends on the course and major you choose.

^Conditions apply. Academic entry is based on your HSC subject average of English and your three best board-developed courses. HSC subject average eligibility:

  • 75% or higher: choose an 8-month Accelerated diploma or 12-month Standard diploma
  • 67% or higher: choose a 12-month Standard diploma or 16-month Extended diploma
  • 63% or higher: 16-month Extended diploma