Animation

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

2D Designer

A 2D Designer creates visual content for digital and print media, focusing on engaging graphics and layouts that meet project goals.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Junior Animator

A Junior Animator assists in creating animations by preparing storyboards, scenes, and frames, using various techniques while following directions and meeting deadlines.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Technical Artist

A Technical Artist bridges art and programming, creating assets, optimising workflows, and troubleshooting technical issues in visual projects.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Digital Artist

A Digital Artist creates and edits visual media for online use, collaborates on shoots, and stays updated on trends while managing deadlines.

Avg yearly income $81,120
Skill level Beginner

Motion Designer

A Motion Designer creates animations and visual effects for videos and advertisements, ensuring brand consistency while collaborating with teams and clients.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in animation

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA50720

Diploma of Graphic Design
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,852
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Art Director Graphic Designer
Visual Designer UI Designer Creative Designer Signwriter Screen Printer Online Content Creator Multimedia Artist 2D Designer Motion Designer Publishing Coordinator Design Coordinator UX Developer Exhibition Designer Packaging Designer
+ 14 more
CUA30720

Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $8,272
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ceramic Artist Screen Printer Junior Animator
Painter Art Studio Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ceramic Artist Screen Printer Junior Animator Painter Art Studio Assistant + 2 more
CUA31020

Certificate III in Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,044
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Production Assistant Junior Animator
Junior Video Editor Assistant Editor Wedding Photographer Brand Designer Videographer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Set Designer Technical Artist Theatre Technician
+ 10 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $18,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
VFX Artist Casting Director Set Designer
Broadcast Engineer Post Production Manager Music Video Director Associate Producer Videographer Multimedia Artist Media Researcher Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant Animator 3D Modeller Digital Animator
+ 12 more
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Art Studio Assistant Illustrator Brand Designer Design Assistant Wedding Photographer Dance Teacher Assistant Colour Consultant Art Consultant Textile Designer Art Gallery Assistant Fine Artist Set Designer Technical Artist Games Animator Ceramic Artist
+ 15 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 24 months
$0 - $2,959
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Visual Effects Artist Media Researcher Associate Producer
Special Effects Makeup Artist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Visual Effects Artist Media Researcher Associate Producer Special Effects Makeup Artist + 1 more
CUA60620

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus
8 - 18 months
$0 - $18,128
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Film Editor Director of Photography Actor
Theatre Performer Production Assistant Camera Assistant Music Video Director Post Production Manager Associate Producer Videographer VFX Artist Creative Technologist
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Screen Production
On Campus
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Video Producer Studio Executive Production Designer
Videographer Filmmaker Cinematographer Camera Operator Film Producer Television Producer Film Editor Director of Photography Film Director VFX Artist Screenwriter
+ 11 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Video Producer Studio Executive Production Designer Videographer Filmmaker Cinematographer Camera Operator Film Producer Television Producer Film Editor Director of Photography Film Director VFX Artist Screenwriter + 11 more
CUA60420

Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
On Campus
12 months
$14,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Product Designer Concept Artist Environment Artist
Exhibition Designer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Product Designer Concept Artist Environment Artist Exhibition Designer + 1 more
CUA40720

Certificate IV in Design
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 14 months
$0 - $13,093
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
2D Designer Illustrator Graphic Designer
Fashion Merchandiser Jewellery Designer Creative Designer Digital Designer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
2D Designer Illustrator Graphic Designer Fashion Merchandiser Jewellery Designer Creative Designer Digital Designer + 4 more
CUA40820

Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration
On Campus, Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Exhibition Coordinator Art Gallery Director
Community Arts Worker Art Gallery Assistant Digital Artist Visual Technician Assistant Sound Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Studio Assistant Exhibition Coordinator Art Gallery Director Community Arts Worker Art Gallery Assistant Digital Artist Visual Technician Assistant Sound Engineer + 5 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art)
On Campus
6 months
$3,126
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator Animator Digital Animator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator Animator Digital Animator
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 18 months
$0 - $19,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator Digital Animator Environment Artist
Level Designer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator Digital Animator Environment Artist Level Designer + 1 more
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)
Blended, On Campus
4 - 18 months
$3,435 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator VFX Artist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Animator VFX Artist
CUA41220

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Film and Video Production)
Traineeship
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Camera Assistant Film Editor Video Editor
Digital Artist Junior Video Editor Assistant Sound Engineer Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Broadcast Technician Visual Technician
+ 8 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Level Designer Game Producer Environment Artist
Lead Artist Game Tester Digital Animator Graphic Designer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Level Designer Game Producer Environment Artist Lead Artist Game Tester Digital Animator Graphic Designer + 4 more

Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer 3D Visualiser
Exhibition Designer Project Architect
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Architect Architectural Designer 3D Visualiser Exhibition Designer Project Architect + 2 more

Bachelor of 2D Animation
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$65,364
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Illustrator 2D Animator 2D Designer
Motion Designer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Illustrator 2D Animator 2D Designer Motion Designer + 1 more

Diploma of 2D Animation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$21,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator Junior Storyboard Artist Junior Concept Artist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Animator Junior Storyboard Artist Junior Concept Artist

Bachelor of 3D Animation
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$65,364
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Animator 3D Designer 3D Modeller
3D Visualiser Game Designer VFX Designer 3D Artist 3D Rigger
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
3D Animator 3D Designer 3D Modeller 3D Visualiser Game Designer VFX Designer 3D Artist 3D Rigger + 5 more
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