Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects

The Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects is designed for graduates and professionals both within and outside of the animation and visual effects industry who aim to enter or upskill in this growing and evolving field.

This shortened and customisable program combines technical, conceptual, creative and professional skills to enable you to explore your interests and develop as an animation and VFX artist. With access to world-class facilities and a diverse community of artists and designers, you’ll be guided by academics with a wealth of industry experience.

Key features

Holistic artistic development

Informed by the latest industry developments, you’ll learn a variety of technical processes and approaches as well as creative and conceptual skills that prepare you to work in a variety of roles across and beyond the creative pipeline. From pre-visualisation to output, you’ll combine practical skills with an understanding of screen aesthetics and attention to broader social, cultural and technological contexts. This combination of practical and contextual learning is designed to build your ability to think laterally, adapt across disciplines, and solve creative, conceptual and technical problems as an artist.

Agility and leadership for an evolving future

You’ll gain in-demand capabilities that will help you become a professional artist in the animation and visual effects sector and beyond. This complementary skillset will set you up to be agile, adaptable, future-oriented and ready to play a key role in a rapidly evolving animation and VFX industry into the future, as well as in new and emerging sectors using digital visualisation technologies.

Inclusive and flexible learning environment

Immersed in a supportive and inclusive community at UNSW Art & Design, you’ll develop your practice alongside fellow artists and designers of the future. As part of this dynamic and diverse community, you’ll grow creatively, share experiences, and expand your peer network. Our flexible study options and pathways mean that you can learn at your own pace and develop a portfolio or showreel that aligns with your creative vision and career ambitions.