Introduction to Illustration and Animation

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
GRAP 1007
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Course ID
201237
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Art and Design
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jo Mignone
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course establishes the foundational practice-based knowledge and skills specific to illustration and animation. Students will be introduced to the studio environment where they will explore processes and principles of picture making specific to illustration and animation including composition, colour theory and application, selected animation principles and drawing processes and techniques for illustration and animation. Students will learn to recognise and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills in the execution of introductory level Illustration and Animation projects to provide a foundation for future development in illustration and animation practice.

  • Illustration Fundamentals
  • Animation Fundamentals

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse pictorial content, context and structure
  • Apply foundational principles, elements and knowledge in the development of static and moving pictures
  • Demonstrate effective presentation methods and techniques relevant to illustration and animation contexts
  • Utilise digital and analogue mediums, techniques and processes for effective picture making and animation
  • Demonstrate an iterative and considered picture making process through reflective practice
  • Demonstrate representational drawing skills throughout the picture design process

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 23904
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 75
Available
Available 75
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-20
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-24
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-26
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-20
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-24
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-26
Class number
Class number 23905
Section
Section ST01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-20
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-20
Class number
Class number 23906
Section
Section ST02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-24
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-24
Class number
Class number 23907
Section
Section ST03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-26
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-26

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 53163
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-20
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-24
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-26
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-20
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-24
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-26
Class number
Class number 53164
Section
Section ST01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-20
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-24
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-26
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-20
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-24
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K4-26

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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