Games Animator Courses
A Games Animator designs and animates characters and environments for video games, collaborating with teams to ensure engaging animations.
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Get qualified to work as a Games Animator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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From $55,440
The Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation prepares you for a career as a skilled 3D artist and animator. You will develop technical expertise, enhance collaboration and communication abilities, and graduate with a professional show-reel. Graduates can pursue opportunities in filmmaking, game design, television, virtual production, VR, AR, and advertising. The curriculum, designed with industry input, combines theoretical foundations with practical experience in deadline-driven environments.
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The Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects equips you to excel as a media professional. This course prepares you to create cutting-edge animation and visual effects for film, television, screen culture, and online and mobile media. Gain critical thinking skills, theoretical knowledge, and practical experience essential for a thriving career in today's media industry.
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The Bachelor of Digital Design (Game Design) equips students with comprehensive skills in video game and interactive digital media, covering concept development to production. It focuses on game art, design, and interactive media theory, preparing students for roles in technical or creative capacities within leading game studios. The curriculum includes training in concept art, 3D modelling, animation, and real-time rendering, with opportunities for collaboration across creative industries on commercial projects.
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From $21,788
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The Diploma of 3D Animation addresses the growing demand for exceptional digital content in various sectors, including entertainment, gaming, and advertising. If you are keen to animate characters and worlds using innovative technology, this course offers an excellent pathway. It provides you with the opportunity to translate your artistic concepts into a fulfilling career in the creative and media industries.
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From $21,788
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Blended, On Campus
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A Games Animator creates and animates characters, environments, and visual effects for video games, ensuring fluid and engaging animations. You’ll work with designers and artists to understand animation needs, use software tools to produce animations, and integrate them into the game engine. Key responsibilities include testing and refining animations based on feedback.
Games Animators need strong artistic skills and technical proficiency in animation software to enhance gameplay effectively.
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