Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation

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Key facts

ATAR

Burwood:

61.25

Lowest selection rank

Duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Locations

Burwood (Melbourne)

Key dates

Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 2 2023 close 25 June 2023

Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 3 2023 close 29 October 2023

Current Deakin Students

To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook

Course overview

Discover the art of storytelling on the big and small screen when you study Deakin’s Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation. You’ll 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.

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.

You’ll be supported and empowered to experiment with new mediums in a flexible environment. Develop a versatile set of skills through practical production experience, film analysis and work-integrated learning. If animation is your interest, you’ll learn clever and creative ways to animate characters and worlds while gaining an understanding of animation principles and production techniques.

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.

Discover new ways to tell stories every day with access to industry-standard facilities and equipment – including a high-definition television broadcast studio, digital cinema RED, Arri and Ursa cameras, sound studio, editing and colour grading suites and stop motion animation stations. You’ll also gain invaluable industry experience through internship opportunities, such as crewing on sports broadcasts through the Deakin LiveStream OB van.

By consistently connecting with industry and working on real-world briefs, you'll develop your professional identity and hone your communication and leadership skills. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a creative portfolio, budding professional network and invaluable industry knowledge to thrive in a sustained creative career in the multifaceted world of screen production.

Award granted: Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation
Year: 2023 course information
VTAC code: 1400516221 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
Deakin code: A351
CRICOS code?: 095258K Burwood (Melbourne)
Level: Undergraduate
Approval status: This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition: The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

Course structure

To complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation, students must complete 24 credit points including:

3 credit points of thematic core units
3 credit points of employability sequence units

Plus either:

2 major sequences of at least 8 credit points

1 major sequence of at least 8 credit points plus 2 minor sequences of at least 4 credit points each

Remaining credit points may be used to undertake electives.

One major must be taken from the majors offered in the degree in which you are enrolled. The other major and minor sequences may be taken from Bachelor of Creative Arts, Bachelor of Communication, or Bachelor of Design major or minor sequences.

Students must also ensure that they have met the following course rules to be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation:

a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1
a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3
Academic Integrity AAI018

A major or minor sequence is a group of units in a particular area of study taken over the three levels of your course. Each unit is usually worth 1 credit point.

A major sequence is made up of 8 credit points, and a minor sequence is made of 4 credit points.

Students are advised to refer to the details of each major or minor sequence for availability as some may be offered in campus and/or online mode only.

Thematic core and employability units

Major or Minor units

Elective units

Total

Thematic Core

Screening History

ACF104

Screen Practices

ACF214

The Australian Moving Image

ACF320

Employability sequence

Your Future Direction

AWL100

Plus 1 credit point from:

Leadership and Transformation

AWL200

Communication and Persuasive Presentation

AWL201

Entrepreneurial Mindset

AWL202

Expand Your Experience

AWL203

Plus 1 credit point from:

Internship

AWL300

Enhance Your Experience

AWL301

Your Professional Story

AWL302

Major sequences

Please check the rules of each major sequence to see which units you need to complete to achieve the required credit points.

Students are advised to refer to the details of each major or minor sequence for availability as some may be offered in campus and/or online mode only.

Minor sequences

Please check the rules of each minor sequence to see which units you need to complete to achieve the required credit points.

Students are advised to refer to the details of each major or minor sequence for availability as some may be offered in campus and/or online mode only.

Intakes by location

The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.

Trimester 1 - March

Start date: March
Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)

Trimester 2 - July

Start date: July
Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)

Trimester 3 - November

Start date: November
Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)

Please note: The Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation requires students to be on-campus for discipline specific equipment, software and assessment activities.

Deakin splits the academic year into three terms, known as trimesters. Most students usually undertake two trimesters each year (March-June, July-November).

Additional course information

Assessment

Assessment within the award of Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation varies from written assignments and/or examination to practical and technical exercises and performance. In some units assessment may also include class participation, online exercises, seminar exercises and tests.

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

Participation requirements

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Work experience

Prepare for your future by getting real world experience and the employability skills to succeed, while completing your degree. The Employability Stream is tailored to support you to be future ready. Deakin’s suite of Work Integrated Learning programs can connect you with internships, social impact programs and opportunities to extend your skills in settings across the globe.

Elective units may also provide additional opportunities for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences.

Entry requirements

Current or recent Year 12

If you are currently studying Year 12 or completed Year 12 in the previous two years and have not attempted higher education or VET/Polytechnic study since, your selection is based on the following.

VCE Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

Higher education study

If you have undertaken at least one unit of higher education after secondary schooling, your selection is based on the following.

Education

This course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

VCE Senior Secondary prerequisite studies

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL or equivalent, or Certificate IV: or higher, or concurrent Bachelor study.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please read about other ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement.

Personal statement

Applicants who wish their work and volunteer/other experience to be considered as part of their application for entry are required to submit a personal statement with details of their work and volunteer/other experience, motivation to study and any other factors relevant to their application for the course. Learn more about the personal statement.

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

VET study

If you have undertaken at least one unit of Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, your selection is based on the following.

Education

This course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

VCE Senior Secondary prerequisite studies

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please read about other ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement.

Personal statement

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

Work and life experience

If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago or did not finish Year 12, your selection is based on the following.

Education

This course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

VCE Senior Secondary prerequisite studies

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please read about other ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement.

Personal statement

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

Selection adjustments

Subject adjustment

A study score of 30 in Art, any Business, Classical Studies, Applied Fashion Design & Technology, Public Sector B, Dance, Drama, Product Design And Technology, Integrated Technologies (VCE VET), any English, any History, any Information Technology, any LOTE, Media, Creative And Digital Media (VCE VET) I, any Music, Philosophy, Australian Politics, Global Politics, Studio Arts, Small Business (VCE VET), Theatre Studies, Texts And Traditions, Visual Communication Design or Extended Investigation equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.

Access and equity

Special entry access schemes (SEAS) enable Deakin to consider disadvantaged circumstances you may have experienced and the impact upon your studies. SEAS also allows us to identify if you’re from under-represented groups when making selection decisions for some courses. SEAS does not exempt you from meeting any of the course entry requirements. Learn more about Deakin’s special entry access schemes.

Recognition of prior learning

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Fees and scholarships

Fee information

Estimated tuition fee - (CSP)?

$12,438 for 1 yr full-time - Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
Learn more about fees.

The tuition fees you pay will depend on the units you choose to study as each unit has its own costs. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning you have.

Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together 8 credit points of a typical combination of units for that course. Eight credit points is used as it represents a typical full-time enrolment load for a year.

You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the Handbook.

Learn more about fees and available payment options.

Scholarship options

A Deakin scholarship could help you pay for your course fees, living costs and study materials. If you've got something special to offer Deakin - or maybe you just need a bit of extra support - we've got a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships

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Apply through VTAC

Applications for Trimester 1, 2024 open in August. Each year, thousands of students prepare for uni with the help of Deakin support services. We offer a huge range of support, including one-on-one consultations, webinars, online resources and events throughout the year.

Apply direct to Deakin

Direct applications are open for applicants who are not currently in Year 12, including:

recent Year 12 students who completed secondary education in the past two years
applicants with work and life experience
applicants with TAFE study
applicants with higher education study.

Please note: If you’re applying for more than one course, you need to apply through VTAC.

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Download the course flyer

To learn more about what the Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation at Deakin has to offer, download our course flyer.

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Indigenous Access Scheme

The Indigenous Access Scheme is a pathway to undergraduate study for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and looks beyond academic results to recognise all the skills, experience and achievements that make you unique and prepare you for study at university.

To apply, complete the online application form.

Entry pathways

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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.

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Course learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Employ established screen production genres, forms and styles to compose and design moving images and sound to communicate ideas. Plan and manage screen productions to create media assets using conceptual and narrative approaches aligned with industry standard techniques.
Communication	Effectively communicate the intent, design approaches and ideas in creative screen productions through written, oral and digital form to a range of audiences. Communicate the process of executing the design of the idea onto the screen.
Digital literacy	Evaluate and employ appropriate digital technologies for screen genre and forms, and use high level digital film, television and animation production tools to create film, television and animation products to be distributed through a range of digital platforms.
Critical thinking	Evaluate and synthesise research to develop proposals for screen projects. Critically evaluate existing practices and concepts as a foundation for developing and implementing strategies to execute production work through the stages of production.
Problem solving	Apply discipline knowledge and skills along with creative judgement to solve problems that arise in the execution of film, television and animation productions.
Self-management	Demonstrate autonomy, initiative and responsibility, an ability to self-evaluate and manage time and resources to identify, evaluate and research project needs and solutions as a reflective practitioner.
Teamwork	Work cooperatively and collaboratively across different production roles and screen forms as part of a diverse team in order to produce screen productions.
Global citizenship	Operating within a global context identify and work respectfully with social and cultural differences and sensitives on screen and during the production process.
Approved by Faculty Board February 2022