3D Design & Animation courses and degrees
David Sujono
Diploma of 3D Design and Animation

3D Design and Animation courses

Master 3D design and animation technologies so you can tell your stories your way. Get hands-on with battle-tested software, industry experience and learn the skills you need to kickstart your career in 3D.

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What is a 3D Design & Animation course?

A 3D Design and Animation course isn’t just about learning skills; it’s about mastering the art of storytelling, from the rebellious to the joyful. Tackle 3D modelling, rigging, animation, lighting and texturing, and graduate as a force to be reckoned with. Step up, break the mould, and own your craft.

Gain course credit

Take your relevant credits with you into a bachelor’s course.

Top animation school

We've ranked in the Top 10 Animation Schools in Australasia by Career Animation.

Gain insights from creative experts

Our academics are leaders in the creative and design worlds. With their help, see where the industry is heading.

Certified partner of SideFX Houdini

Alumni receive free commercial licences.

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Billy Blue College of Design courses are industry-driven, delivered by designers for designers. All our courses include professional experience, helping you graduate with a portfolio ready to showcase to employers and a network of industry contacts.

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      Why study with us?

For decades we've pushed boundaries and challenged norms for the sake of creativity. From our earliest days as a magazine, an agency and now a design school, we've helped emerging designers to forge their way with industry-relevant 3D Design and Animation courses in Sydney and online. Through embracing out of the box thinking, collaboration, experimentation and play you'll be set to respond to the ever-changing nature of the design industry. 

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I chose Billy Blue because it’s centred around design, and I was looking for that as a focus for my learning.
David Sujono
Diploma of 3D Design and Animation
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94% of Billy Blue graduates are employed within 12 months of completing their course.
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Industry leading and future-focused: we give you all the tools you need to create your own success.

Your teachers and academics

At Billy Blue all academic staff are leading design professionals who have industry experience, valuable contacts and stories that connect you straight to the design industry.

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Professor
Agnes Bosanquet
Interim Executive Dean, Design and Creative Technology
Agnes Bosanquet is an academic developer and higher education researcher. She has over 20 years of experience teaching in face-to-face, blended and online learning environments. Her collaborative research focusses on critical university studies and changing academic roles and identities.

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Michelle Douglas
Associate Professor
Michelle Douglas
Program Director
Dr Michelle Douglas is a senior design academic and consultant with 20+ years' international experience at global institutions across the UK, USA and Australia. She has lectured in both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects from Design Thinking and Product Design to Interaction and Design Business Practices. As a senior leader in design education, she has led departments and faculties in a broad range of creative industry disciplines. Her students have won accolades as UK New Designer of the Year, Audi Design Foundation Awards and numerous Royal Society of Arts Design Directions and D&AD Awards.

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Jacqui Casey
Senior Learning Facilitator
Jacqui has worked in the design industry for 15+ years. Her experience covers a broad range of design disciplines, collaborating on and executing projects with not-for-profit organisations, small businesses and individual clients. Her expertise lies in Work Integrated Learning, ensuring that students are holistically equipped with knowledge, technical and soft skills, ready for industry and beyond, whether demonstrated through internships or live client briefs within the classroom.

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You decide where to study. We have campuses in central locations across Australia.

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Sydney

1- 37 Foveaux Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 (Entrance to Campus is via 17 Foveaux Street Surry Hills)
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STUDENT SERVICES HOURS

Monday to Thursday: 7.30am–6.30pm
Friday: 7.30am–6.00pm
Saturday: 8.00am–3.30pm
Public holidays: Closed

Hours during trimester breaks:
Monday to Friday: 8am–5pm
Weekend and Public holidays: Closed

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Melbourne

196 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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STUDENT SERVICES HOURS

Mon to Thu: 7.30am–7pm
Friday: 7.30am–5pm

Hours during trimester breaks:
Mon to Fri: 9am–5pm

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Brisbane

90 Bowen Terrace Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
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STUDENT SERVICES HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 7.30am - 6.30pm
Friday: 7.30am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

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