Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation
Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation
Discover the art of storytelling on the big and small screen when you study Deakin’s Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation. Explore your creative vision in a supportive environment, working on live-action and animated films across documentary, drama and experimental productions. Immerse yourself in your craft, developing the critical practical…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Discover the art of storytelling on the big and small screen when you study Deakin’s Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation.
Explore your creative vision in a supportive environment, working on live-action and animated films across documentary, drama and experimental productions. Immerse yourself in your craft, developing the critical practical and technical skills to work across multiple roles in production and post-production in the dynamic and collaborative industries of screen media, entertainment and culture.
Discover what is possible in our state-of-the-art learning spaces including Deakin Studios (Burwood) – our virtual production, television, film and animation studio. You will learn from practising industry professionals who are leading experts in what they do. On graduation you will be equipped and prepared for the workforce with in-demand skills for this growing sector.
Want to discover your creative vision in a supportive and collaborative environment?
Film, television and animation are powerful mediums for telling stories and expressing yourself in an ever-changing world. Whether you want to produce and direct, work on set or in post-production, or create your own animations – studying at Deakin is the first step towards your dream future career.
Challenge perceptions with your work, drawing from the expertise of accomplished academics and practising creative professionals who are active and well-connected in industry. You’ll establish a community of like-minded creatives to collaborate and create with on real industry briefs.
Through this course, you will explore:
2D and 3D animation
motion graphics
directing and producing
digital cinematography
editing and visual effects
screen history, culture and analysis
multi camera TV studio production
scriptwriting
short fictional and factual filmmaking
sound recording and design
studio and location production
the business of freelance work
visual language.
Career outcomes
Deakin film, television and animation graduates find employment in fictional and factual production, broadcast, exhibition and distribution across the screen and media landscapes and creative industries around the world. Or, you have the flexibility to create your own path as a freelance artist, maker and creative.
Past students have launched their careers with national awards and international recognition through film festivals with their student work. Deakin’s internship program has also provided a start to many successful careers in the field.
Career opportunities include working as:
animators
character and environment artists
cinema and festival programmers and film critics
corporate content producers
motion designers
post-production coordinators
production managers
editors and colourists
screen production crew in directing, camera, sound and lighting departments
sound designers
television broadcast technicians
television presenters
writers, directors and producers
videographers.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU). It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities. Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
