STUDY ANIMATION
COURSES AT AIT

Pursue a degree in 2D Animation or 3D Animation.

May 2025 intakes now open.

From Aspiring Creatives to Industry Pros - AIT is Your Next Step.

Study a 1 Year Diploma or a 3 Year Bachelor.

 

 

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The Animation Frontier

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Global Market Reach

The global animation industry is expected to reach AUD $886 billion by 2032.*

*'Animation Market Size Report, Share, Analysis, Industry Growth, 2032' by Zion Market Research, 2024.
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Streaming Surge

Over 130 million Netflix households watch animation every month^, reflecting the insatiable appetite for animation.

^'Netflix Animation Upfront: Over 30 New Series And Features Teased For 2024 And 2025' by Cartoon Brew, 2024.

 

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Job Growth

Animators have a  job growth of 21.7% in a five year projection and a $85K average salary in Australia.**

**'Career Advice - Animators' by Seek, 2024.

Why study an animation course?

To become a proficient animator, it's essential to enrol in a course that equips you with the practical skills needed for the job. Below are the key benefits of pursuing an animation course at AIT:

2D Animation: Technical Skills

  • Pitch Creation
  • Scriptwriting
  • Storyboarding
  • Digital Hand-drawn Animation
  • Sound Design
  • Motion Graphics

2D Animation: Software

  • Toon Boom Harmony
  • Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Celtx

3D Animation: Technical Skills

  • 3D Modelling
  • 3D Sculpting
  • UV Unwrapping
  • Physically Based Surfacing
  • Lighting and Rendering
  • 3D Rigging
  • 3D Animation

3D Animation: Software

  • Autodesk Maya
  • Maxon ZBrush
  • Adobe Suite (including Substance)
  • Unreal Engine

Animators See the World Differently

At AIT, it’s not enough to just teach our students the skills they need. We believe in their creative potential, and invite them to participate in a school that’s more like a creative studio.

Have a look at our recent collaboration between the AIT crew and our talented students.

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Why study Animation at AIT?

Join our community of 6,000+ Students

  • Learn Storytelling and Design Principles

    Learn visual storytelling through scriptwriting, drawing, storyboarding, animatics, and camera composition to visualise stories for production.

  • Dive Into Advanced Production & Animation

    Create characters, environments, and worlds while mastering biomechanics, modelling, rigging, surfacing, lighting, and colour theory using industry-standard tools and software.

  • Experience Real-world Immersion

    The course simulates a real-world industry setting with studio lab projects, building your skills and understanding of professional animation teamwork.

  • Our Approach to Personalised Learning

    AIT believes personalised learning through small classes, peer mentorship, and study support fosters student creativity and innovation.

Join our community of 6,000+ Students

Animation Job Outcomes

At the completion of our course, you could work in the following roles:

2D Animation

  • FX Animator
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Concept Artist
  • Motion Graphics Animator
  • Animation Layout Artist & More

3D Animation

  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Modeller
  • 3D Rigger
  • 3D Artist (Generalist) & More

Explore our student works.

Hear From Our Students...

“Some of the things I have taken away from AIT are skills, friends and  confidence in this strange new world called the ‘Game Industry.’ The greatest thing about AIT compared to other Universities is the campus itself. It’s small and easy to get around. The classes and lectures are always engaging and practical, which adds an exciting learning experience.”

Alexander

Bachelor of Interactive Media (Game Design)

“I will never forget AIT, from the teachers to the students who have become close friends. If you are looking for a place that offers personal learning and an experience like no other, AIT is definitely the place for you.”

William

Bachelor of Interactive Media (2D Animation)

“I’ve been studying AIT’s Film & Video degree over the last 2 years. During this time I’ve been able to learn so much from the teachers and mentors here.  My greatest achievement to date was being part of the 2017 and 2018 .Motion Awards.”

Tonia

Bachelor of Interactive Media (Film & Video)

“AIT is really welcoming to spend time and work, the teachers are great and accessible for questions and help even when it doesn't concern their own class. This whole year experience gave me a real independence in my work, a new set of skills and game industry knowledge, and finally, opportunities to join the industry as soon as I was graduated.”

Alix

Bachelor of Interactive Media (3D Design)

“It gave me an opportunity to hone what I had learnt and make a full animation. I wanted to one-up my year 12 work and make something I was really proud of, which led me to creating HackyJack, which is a centrepiece of my portfolio.”

Joel

Bachelor of Interactive Media (2D Animation)

“AIT was an awesome experience that I cherish and value to this day. It provided me with the perfect opportunity to find exactly which stream of the game industry that truly piqued my interest. Once I discovered my passion for programming, AIT provided me with the tools that allowed me to confidently begin my transition into the industry.”

Jack

Bachelor of Interactive Media (Game Design)

“AIT is a very welcoming place and is full of creativity when you walk through the campus. There are a lot of great courses and they’re very hands-on as we dive into all the fun activities straight away. The campus offers a lot of industry events which is a fantastic opportunity to learn from the best of the business and meet other likeminded creatives. After graduating, AIT has kept me busy with paid video gigs and outer connections which had led me to travel the globe. I am overall satisfied with AIT and I recommend studying there!”

PeeJay

Bachelor of Interactive Media (Film & Video)

“Studying in AIT  was my best choice ever. I've learned a lot with my 3D modelling and Animation. The same as VFX I can give 10 out of 10.”

Chanravy

Bachelor of Interactive Media (3D Design)

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ATTEND A COURSE INFO SESSION

Passionate about 2D Animation, Film, Games, 3D Modelling or Mobile App Development, or want to learn more about each area of study and where it could take you? We'll also be running info sessions alongside our grads meet and greet so you can hear first-hand from our Course Advisors about our courses. 

2D Animation

Our Lead Educator, Nik demonstrated how a 2D character is animated using industry-standard software, Toon Boom.

3D DESIGN

Want to learn how Homer Simpson is animated? Our 3D Educator, Adam showed us how it was done using Maya.

FILM & VIDEO

Dean showed us how to integrate VFX compositing and sound effects into a single clip to make it WOW!

Games

If Games is your jam, Carlton showed us how to make a terrain using Unreal.

MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT

Kriss did a demo of one of the top web development languages.

 

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