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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.

You'll also gain real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. In this double degree, in the units Major Project: Development and Pre-Production and Major Project: Production and Post-Production (ANI30001 and ANI30001), and the Games and Interactivity Project 1 and 2 (GAM30003 and GAM30003), you’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning in a professionally focused, multidisciplinary project during your final year of study.

Graduates will be equipped with the skills needed to work in the rapidly evolving animation and games industries as well as the broader digital media sector.

Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

Semester 1 - 26 February 2024

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Duration

4 Year/s

Full-time

VTAC codes

3400211241 (CSP)
3400211243 (IFP)

CRICOS code

095611J

Fees

A$41640 (annual for 2024)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course details

- Description, course structure, work integrated learning, career opportunities and professional recognition.

Course 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.
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Core studies

27 units (350 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Introduction to Animation	ANI10001	12.5
2D Production Techniques for Animation	ANI10002	12.5
History of Animation	ANI10003	12.5
Introduction to Character and Environment Design	ANI10004	12.5
3D Production Techniques for Animation	ANI10005	12.5
Action Analysis and Locomotion	ANI10006	12.5
User Centered Design	DID10004	12.5
Sound Design and Acquisition	FTV10005	12.5
Genre and the Moving Image	FTV10006	12.5
Introduction to Game Studies	GAM10001	12.5
Principles of Game Design	GAM10002	12.5
Advanced Character Design for Animation	ANI20001	12.5
Writing and Directing for Animation	ANI20002	12.5
Acting for Animation *	ANI20003	12.5
Producing and Production Management for Animation *	ANI20004	12.5
Dynamics for Games and Animation	ANI20006	12.5
3D Modelling for Objects and Environments	DDD20022	12.5
Introduction to Games Production	GAM20001	12.5
Pervasive Game Design Lab *	GAM20002	12.5
Digital Game Prototyping Lab *	GAM20003	12.5
Writing for Interactive Narratives	GAM20004	12.5
Major Project: Development and Pre-Production *	ANI30001	12.5
Major Project: Production and Post-Production *	ANI30002	25
Major Project: Screen Writing *	FTV30014	12.5
Games and Interactivity Project 1 *	GAM30002	12.5
Games and Interactivity Project 2 *	GAM30003	12,5
User-Centred Design & Evaluation *	GAM30004	12.5
Behaviour and Motivation in Games *	GAM30005	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

Other studies

4 units (50 credit points)

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

– Work Integrated Learning + Advanced minor + Minors + Elective units + Signature Series

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.

Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.

Professional Placement in Film and Television

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Film and Television	FTV20018	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B - Film and Television	FTV20019	25

Professional Placement in Games and Interactivity

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Games and Interactivity	GAM20007	25
Work Experience in Industry B	WEI20002	25
Integrated Professional Placement B - Games and Interactivity	GAM20008	25

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.

Professional Placement in Film and Television

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Film and Television	FTV20018	25

Professional Placement in Games and Interactivity

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Work Experience in Industry A	WEI20001	25
Integrated Professional Placement A - Games and Interactivity	GAM20007	25

A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!

You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.

Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.

Advanced minor (50 credit points)

Advanced minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points in a field of study which builds upon your first major. Advanced minors can only be taken in conjunction with specific majors - more information will be available soon.

Minors (50 credit points)

Minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points and may be chosen from any field of study.

Elective units

Any of the following units may be undertaken.

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Concepts and Narratives	DCO10001	12.5
20th Century Design	DDD10001	12.5
Introductory Design Studio	DDD10006	12.5
Typography for Screen and Motion	DDM10006	12.5
Product Visualisation 1: Hand Sketching	DID10001	12.5
Digital Presentation and Computer Ideation	DID10002	12.5
Screen Literacy and Contemporary Cinema	FTV10003	12.5
Experimental Screen Production	FTV10009	12.5
Introduction to Health Sciences	HEA10001	12.5
Writing Fiction	LIT10002	12.5
Introduction to Media Studies	MDA10001	12.5
Innovation Cultures: Perspectives On Science & Technology	MDA10006	12.5
Introductory Philosophy	PHI10002	12.5
Critical Thinking	PHI10003	12.5
Psychology 100	PSY10003	12.5
Digital Video Camera Techniques	DDM20003	12.5
Digital Narratives	DIG20001	12.5
Media, Ethics and Law	JOU20006	12.5
Exploring Iconic Texts	LIT20004	12.5
Screen Franchising and Innovation	MDA20007	12.5

Signature Series

A Swinburne education prepares you for life. That’s why we’ve developed the Swinburne Signature Series. It’s a suite of study opportunities that embody Swinburne’s ethos – of confidence, clarity and adventure. These opportunities give our students something extra; whether that’s a new perspective on the world through a Study Tour unit, an expanded sense of possibilities through our Innovation Minor, or a deeper understanding and respect for culture through our Indigenous Minor. Like Swinburne University itself, our Signature Series will grow and adapt to reflect the evolving issues of the day.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure

Course description

This double degree covers both technical and creative aspects of games development and animation, and a depth of learning in the practice and convergence of art and production techniques. The course emphasises creative, analytical and research skills in all aspects of games and animation production and the contextualisation of discipline histories, theories and audience studies to project work. The course culminates in separate and/or joint games and animation capstone projects.

Student will acquire a broad understanding of animation, as well as the role of games in contemporary society and how games are developing as a cultural industry. Students can also undertake a Minor or Advanced Minor to enable specialised career opportunities within the creative screen industries and for the communication and visualisation of health, science and engineering fields.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to:

Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings of Games and Interactivity
Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in the area of Games and Interactivity
Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of Games and Interactivity
Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in the area of Games and Interactivity
Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international contexts
Bachelor of Animation: exercise critical thinking and judgement to articulate concepts and solve problems across a range of animation media and contexts
Bachelor of Animation: analyse, critically review, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of animation to inform creative and technical decision-making
Bachelor of Animation: apply cognitive and technical skills to pre-visualise and produce animation within linear or interactive narrative structures
Bachelor of Animation: demonstrate a breadth of creative and production techniques to craft high quality characters, objects, environments and their animation
Bachelor of Animation: present a clear, coherent and independent articulation of animation topics, genres and trends within the field of animation
Bachelor of Animation: show initiative and judgement during the development, production and management of animated concepts
Bachelor of Animation: compare, select and apply best-practice production techniques and workflows to different animation mediums and contexts
Bachelor of Animation: extend communication and organisational skills to manage animation projects and tasks with personal responsibility and accountability
Bachelor of Animation: perceive organisational, social, legal and ethical issues, and address these within the development, production and distribution of animated productions

Career opportunities

This program provides a range of opportunities within the games and animation industries – as well as allied creative industries such as digital media and motion graphics.

Professional 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).

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements and English language requirements.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

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.

Learn more about pathways.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.