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Master of Animation and Visualisation
Note
This course has an early, pre-session start date of 14 January 2019.
The UTS Master of Animation and Visualisation has been developed in partnership with Animal Logic and is offered through the UTS Animal Logic Academy. The course develops collaborative problem-solving skills and expertise through creative and technical collaborative work in a custom-built studio with real-world production work structures and creative and technical projects, under the guidance and mentorship of practitioners and creative leaders from the industry, including Animal Logic.
The course provides challenges and opportunities that encourage exploration and skills-building across the spectrum of roles in digital production, animation, visual effects and emerging visualisation disciplines. Collaborative work practices guide the development of strong competencies in critical thinking, problem-solving, design thinking and effective communication in a production environment. Graduates are able to work productively and effectively in a professional workplace environment.
Typical study program
A typical program is shown below.
| February session | Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. | Subject Code |
|---|---|---|
| 42909 The Connected Studio | 24 | 42909 |
| May session | Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. | Subject Code |
|---|---|---|
| 42910 The Collaboration Studio | 24 | 42910 |
| August session | Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. | Subject Code |
|---|---|---|
| 42911 The Challenge Studio | 24 | 42911 |
Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.
Tuition fees are charged:
- based on the particular course in which you are enrolled
- based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled
- at the rates set for the current year and revised annually
Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.
A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage
International student
Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.
Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
For this course, the cost per credit point for 2019 is $700. The total credit points are 72.
All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
- Protocol on fees and refunds for international students - contains the fee and refund conditions for international students
- Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for
In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.
UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage
For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.
Careers
Graduates gain skills that can be applied across a range of roles, from animation and software development to data visualisation, data science and across emerging technologies. They are also able to innovate in traditional professions as well as drive the development of new industry sectors.
Course structure
Course structure explained
The course comprises a total of 72 credit points. Students undertake three studio subjects worth 24 credit points each.
Course completion requirements
| Requirement | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| 42909 The Connected Studio | 24 |
| 42910 The Collaboration Studio | 24 |
| 42911 The Challenge Studio | 24 |
| Total | 72 |
Additional information
Course duration
This course is offered on a one-year, full-time basis.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate through written application/portfolio and interview that they possess the potential to pursue graduate studies in a cohort studio program.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International studentsVisa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.
If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.
Scholarships and prizes
Scholarships
For Transdisciplinary Innovation and Information Technology - 2 students
Only for international students
- Australia Awards Scholarships (Australian Government Scholarships)
- Dr Chau Chak Wing Scholarship (KTP Master Degree)
- International Postgraduate Coursework Full Tuition Scholarship
- LATAM International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship
- Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
- UTS 30th Anniversary Bangladesh Grant (Postgraduate Coursework)
- UTS 30th Anniversary Grant for Students from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
- UTS 30th Anniversary South East Asia Grant (Postgraduate Coursework)
- UTS 30th Anniversary Study Abroad Accommodation Scholarship
- UTS ATN-LATAM Scholarships
- UTS Grant for Masters by Coursework Students
- UTS Nepal Scholarship (Postgraduate Coursework)
- UTS Postgraduate Coursework Grant - Bangladesh
- UTS Study Abroad Excellence Scholarship
For all domestic students
- Australian Indigenous Education Foundation - UTS Scholarship
- Diversity Access Scholarship (Institution Equity Scholarship)
- Dr Chau Chak Wing Scholarship (Exchange & Study Abroad)
- Endeavour Cheung Kong Student Exchange Program Scholarships
- The UTS Animal Logic Academy Scholarship
- UTS Housing Resident Networker Scholarship
Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students
Prizes and awards
For Transdisciplinary Innovation and Information Technology - 2 students
- Blanchfield Nicholls Partners Prize
- Business Deans Merit List (Postgraduate)
- Industrial Relations Society of NSW Prize for Excellence in Industrial Relations Undergraduate Study
- Lance Jolly Prize
- Pharmaceutical Defence Limited Prize
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Prize for Excellence in Pharmacy
- Robert Greenwood QC Memorial Prize
- SHPA NSW Branch Prize for Excellence in Clinical Practice
- Zonta Club of Sydney Prize for the Woman MBA Graduate of the Year
UTS: Handbook
See the Master of Animation and Visualisation in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.
Information for international students
Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.