Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Deakin University

Program Overview

If you see stories in everything and want to bring them to life on screen, this course gives you the space and skills to do exactly that. You’ll work across film, TV, and animation—learning how to create, shoot, edit, and produce content that’s ready for today’s media industry.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

You start with the basics of storytelling and production—learning how ideas turn into visual content. You’ll explore areas like screen production, media foundations, and introductory animation while getting comfortable with cameras, editing, and creative thinking.

Year 2

This is where you start shaping your style. You’ll work on more developed projects across genres like documentary and drama, while building stronger technical and storytelling skills through intermediate production and narrative studies.

Year 3

In your final year, everything comes together. You’ll take on advanced projects and a major production, working at a near-professional level while building a portfolio that showcases your strengths to the industry.

Focus Areas (string)

Film Production, Television Production, Animation, Screenwriting, Post-production, Visual Storytelling

Learning Outcomes (string)

Strong production and storytelling skills, ability to create original screen content, technical expertise in filming and editing, collaboration in creative teams, industry-ready portfolio

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Built closely around industry practice, with a strong focus on real-world production experience and collaboration rather than formal accreditation.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Deakin University is recognised for its strong media programs and graduate employability, especially within creative and communication industries.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

What really makes this course exciting is how quickly you step into real filmmaking environments. You’re not just learning theory—you’re shooting, editing, and producing content using the same kind of setups professionals use. From working in broadcast studios to experimenting with virtual production, you’re constantly building hands-on experience while creating your own projects and collaborating with others.

As you progress, things feel even closer to the real industry—you’ll work in teams, take on different production roles, and even step outside the classroom for industry exposure and live projects:

Train in Deakin Studios (Burwood) with access to TV studios, green screen spaces, and virtual production setups
Work with professional cinema cameras and sound equipment used in the film and TV industry
Use editing and post-production suites for cutting, colour grading, and finishing your projects
Explore animation through stop-motion setups and traditional animation tools like light boxes
Take part in group productions, working like a real film crew across different roles
Gain industry exposure through internships and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) projects
Experience live production opportunities, including broadcast-style shoots and event coverage
Learn emerging tools like real-time virtual production and game-engine-based filmmaking
Collaborate with industry through Deakin’s creative arts and production hubs
Access strong library and creative resources to support research, storytelling, and project development

Progression & Future Opportunities

By the time you graduate, you’re not just leaving with a degree—you’re walking out with a portfolio of real screen projects and hands-on production experience. This puts you in a strong position for roles like Film Director, Video Editor, Animator, or Television Producer, or even broader creative roles in digital media and content production.

What really strengthens your career pathway is the way Deakin connects your learning directly to industry expectations and opportunities:

Support from Deakin Talent (careers service), helping with job preparation, industry connections, and practical career guidance
Access to Work Integrated Learning (WIL), where you complete industry placements and gain real workplace experience
Opportunities to engage with industry through Deakin’s Production and Creative Arts Industry Hub, working on real client-based projects
A degree from a university recognised for strong graduate employability in Australia, adding long-term value to your profile
Focus on building a professional showreel/portfolio, which is essential for film, TV, and animation careers
Graduates prepared for careers across film, television, animation, digital media, and content creation industries

🎓 Further Academic Progression:

If you decide to specialise further, you can continue into postgraduate study such as Honours or Master’s degrees in film, television, animation, creative arts, or related media fields. This can help you move into more advanced creative roles, research, or even teaching, depending on where you want to take your career.