| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
Deakin University's Film, Television, and Animation program prepares students for careers in the screen and media industries. Graduates work in various roles, including animation, production, broadcasting, and distribution. The program offers internships and opportunities for students to showcase their work at film festivals. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in the field, including national awards and international recognition.
Program Outline
Careers:
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
Deakin University
Overview:
Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. It is known for its high student satisfaction rates, particularly in educational experience, and is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide. Deakin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research degrees and PhDs.
Services Offered:
Deakin provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Study Options:
Flexible study options, including online learning, overseas study, and workplace learning.Support Services:
Study support, career planning, and student wellbeing services.Access Programs:
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR, Special Entry Access Scheme, Deakin Regional Access Scheme, Regional and Remote Entry Scheme, Rural Training Stream, and Indigenous Student Pathways.Fees and Scholarships:
Information on fees and costs, government HELP schemes, and scholarships.Accommodation:
On-campus accommodation options.Graduation:
Support for graduates, including alumni benefits and resources.Events:
A variety of events for students and the wider community.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Deakin offers a vibrant and supportive campus environment. Students can expect:
Flexible Study Options:
Deakin provides a variety of study options to suit individual needs and preferences.Support Services:
Students have access to a range of support services to help them succeed in their studies and personal lives.Community Engagement:
Deakin encourages students to get involved in the wider community through various initiatives and partnerships.International Campuses:
Deakin has international campuses in West Java, Indonesia and GIFT City, India, offering students a global perspective.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Student Satisfaction:
Deakin consistently ranks highly in student satisfaction surveys, particularly in educational experience.World-Class Research:
Deakin is renowned for its world-class research across various fields.Industry-Shaped Courses:
Deakin's courses are designed with industry input, ensuring graduates are work-ready.Strong Graduate Employment:
Deakin is ranked #2 in Victoria for graduate employment.Sustainable Future:
Deakin is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on environmental education, research, and climate-ready campuses.Academic Programs:
Deakin offers a wide range of academic programs across various faculties and schools, including:
Arts and Education
Business and Law
Health
Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Deakin is particularly strong in areas such as sport science, education, nursing, and graduate employment.
Other:
Deakin has a strong commitment to reconciliation and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The university also fosters innovative partnerships with industry, government, and research leaders.
Entry Requirements:
- Year 12 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
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
Higher education
- successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)
Vocational education
- completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
- completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline
- at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline
Work and life experience
- a personal statement outlining motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist career aspirations or progression
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
- other evidence of English language proficiency
