Bachelor of Games and Interactivity / Bachelor of Animation
Swinburne University of Technology
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00111D
The Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Animation offers students a competitive edge in the fields of animation and games development. You'll acquire a broad understanding of animation through the practice of animation techniques. Learn about film, television and animation history and theory; as well as the role of games in contemporary society and how games are developing as a cultural industry.
Structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/ Bachelor of Animation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Subjects
- Animation
- Games and interactivity
Standard entry requirements
- Successful completion of one of the following: The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees) Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry upon completion of the STAT test.
Recognition
On completion of the qualification students may be eligible to become members of the following industry and peak bodies, and should confirm their eligibility with the association: Screen Services Association of Victoria; Design Institute of Australia (DIA); Melbourne Art Directors Club (MADC); Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS); Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPA); Game Developers' Association of Australia (GDAA).
Study pathways
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second. Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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Higher Education Hawthorn | Domestic: $35,792 International: $166,560 |
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Further information
Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides students with opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that they have what it takes to land a job in their field by graduation. Students can also earn credit towards their degree. Choose from 6- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements. Note: Some Work Integrated Learning opportunities are not available to international students due to visa restrictions.