Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media)

About the course

This degree develops creative and technical skills for contemporary animation and interactive media. You’ll explore 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics and visual effects while building ideas through concept development and production workflows. Studio-based learning supports experimentation and industry-informed practice. Graduates complete a Bachelor-level qualification focused on animation and interactive media design. The programme develops design, animation, visual storytelling, and digital media production for creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue creative roles across animation, games, screen media and digital content production. Typical pathways include animator, motion graphics designer, character designer, digital artist, visual effects artist, graphic designer or art director. Skills are suited to studios, agencies and freelance practice, combining storytelling, design and production capabilities from a bachelor degree in animation and interactive media. Preparing graduates for graphic design, multimedia production, advertising, and creative studio roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)