The Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Animation gives students with a passion for visual arts, drawing and storytelling the knowledge and hands-on experience required to create animation work that stands out in a global industry. Graduates from this degree are image-makers, critical thinkers and storytellers in equal measure. They are equipped to be industry leaders with the ability to develop, pitch and defend ideas, creating original content for TV, film, advertising and other media. Students learn how to observe the world around them, drawing directly from life to gain inspiration for characters and stories. They discover how to think creatively and develop ideas through multiple stages, focusing on character development, narrative and performance. They also learn the fundamental 2D and 3D animation skills that bring their stories to life. At UTS, students also benefit from outstanding industry connections. Across the degree, students have the opportunity to work with live projects, such as VIVID, BEAMS Festival or collaborations with the Australia Piano Quartet. UTS also have strong relationships with leading industry players such as Flying Bark Productions and Animal Logic. The academic team understands that teamwork is at the heart of the animation industry. A studio-led approach creates a high-intensity environment where students learn how to work with their peers in a professional and collaborative atmosphere. Course aims The course gives students skills and an outlook that extends beyond the University, and cultivates a collaborative and global vision of design. As part of the ongoing development of key industry innovators, the course aims to create new approaches to 2D and 3D animation and VFX design, enabling graduates to better develop, and adapt and respond to a range of creative partnerships and collaborations. Students develop an understanding of their individual design language and theoretical position in relation to historic and contemporary contexts. Careers The course opens up animation careers in film, television, and online and mobile application design. Options include: director, producer, storyboard artist, revisualization (proves) artist, layout artist, concept artist, production designer, art director, character designer, animator, modeller, rigger, motion capture designer, lighting designer, match mover/3D tracker, effects (FX) animator, root designer, compositor, stop frame model animator (acclamation), and animation scriptwriter.