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Your way to UTS: Diploma of Animation Production - Domestic

There’s more than one way to UTS animation There’s more than one way to UTS animation

There’s more than one way to UTS animation

Studying animation with us unlocks a world of possibilities

Over 35 years - Experience in pathway education

Over 35 years

Experience in pathway education

Over 90% - Of our graduates successfully progress to UTS

Over 90%

Of our graduates successfully progress to UTS

Over 28,000 alumni - Have successfully progressed to UTS in the last 15 years

Over 28,000 alumni

Have successfully progressed to UTS in the last 15 years

Get more out of your first-year animation degree. 

Whether you’re in Year 12 right now or thinking about returning to study, UTS College can help you take that next step. Study a Diploma of Animation with us and gain direct entry into the second year of your UTS animation degree*. Plus, you’ll also get:

More support - to unlock the skills and confidence to succeed personally and academically

More support

to unlock the skills and confidence to succeed personally and academically

More credentials - where you’ll graduate with no time lost and an extra qualification (tertiary education diploma and degree)

More credentials

where you’ll graduate with no time lost and an extra qualification (tertiary education diploma and degree)

More options - complete your diploma then either fast-track to second year at UTS and use your diploma to start building real work experience.

More options

complete your diploma then either fast-track to second year at UTS and use your diploma to start building real work experience.

Please note the Diploma of Animation Production is not offered for our semester 3 intake.

Why study a Diploma of Animation?

Leads to second year of a UTS animation degree. No time lost.
Leads to second year of a UTS animation degree. No time lost.
Learn Disney’s 12 principles in 2D and 3D animation.
Learn Disney’s 12 principles in 2D and 3D animation.
No ATAR needed. Qualify with an HSC subject average of 67% for entry.
No ATAR needed. Qualify with an HSC subject average of 67% for entry.
Study on UTS campus. Be part of the UTS community from day one.
Study on UTS campus. Be part of the UTS community from day one.
Dedicated support team to help you grow and build confidence.
Dedicated support team to help you grow and build confidence.
Two qualifications in no extra time. Gain a diploma and degree.
Two qualifications in no extra time. Gain a diploma and degree.

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Hear from some of our animation students

The future of animation - 5 career facts

1. 22% job growth in Australia and 14% globally The growth of the industry has led to an increase in job opportunities for animators, storyboard artists, and other professionals.
1. 22% job growth in Australia and 14% globally
The growth of the industry has led to an increase in job opportunities for animators, storyboard artists, and other professionals.
2. Rise of streaming services driving this growth The rise of streaming platforms and digital media consumption are helping drive the demand for animated content.
2. Rise of streaming services driving this growth
The rise of streaming platforms and digital media consumption are helping drive the demand for animated content.
3. $250 million in government funding The Australian Government has invested in funding across the creative sector, including the $250 million Jobs Plus Scheme and the Post, Digital and Visual Effects Offset.
3. $250 million in government funding
The Australian Government has invested in funding across the creative sector, including the $250 million Jobs Plus Scheme and the Post, Digital and Visual Effects Offset.
4. New emerging technologies AI, Virtual Reality and 3D Modelling will play an increasingly important role in all areas, from gaming and computer graphics to TV streaming and digital headsets. These emerging technologies will augment animators’ skillsets and open new possibilities in animation.
4. New emerging technologies
AI, Virtual Reality and 3D Modelling will play an increasingly important role in all areas, from gaming and computer graphics to TV streaming and digital headsets. These emerging technologies will augment animators’ skillsets and open new possibilities in animation.
5. Significant revenue growth The global animation market was valued at USD 394.6 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to expand to USD 528.8 billion by 2030. This will be driven by ongoing digital content demand and technological advancements.
5. Significant revenue growth
The global animation market was valued at USD 394.6 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to expand to USD 528.8 billion by 2030. This will be driven by ongoing digital content demand and technological advancements.

Did you know?

UTS have long-standing relationships with Sydney's leading local animation studios such as Flying Bark Productions, Mighty Nice, Cheeky Little Media, Dave Enterprises, and Animal Logic.

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

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