UO Animation Design

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
VISU 2004
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Course ID
205026
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Campus
Online
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
Carlos Manrique Clavijo
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Course level
2
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.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to extend students' abilities in the methods and principles of experimenting creatively with Motion Design. Students will build on their graphic design skills by: developing concepts of motion design, applying design principles to 2D motion graphics and exploring how timing, motion, and visual movement synchronised with sound can convey meaning. Students will create animations that demonstrate effective communication through development of narrative and theme. They will explore the core principles of animation by creating short motion graphic clips.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply principles and processes of animation for effective communication of narrative and theme.
  • Design, experiment with and produce motion graphics works using a range of processes and techniques throughout various stages of production.
  • Apply the skills to effectively operate software required to create motion graphics work.
  • Demonstrate basic film production knowledge, processes and techniques to create engaging motion graphics.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 17/07/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 10/07/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 31/07/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 14/08/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 3130
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 498
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is only for students studying 100% online programs

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed INFO1024 UO Introduction to Video Production

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed GRAP2035 UO Animation Design at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed GRAP2035 Animation Design at the University of South Australia

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