Introduction to 2D Animation Skill Set
Step into the World of Animation
Bring characters and stories to life in this dynamic introduction to the art of animation

Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
When Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Step into the World of Animation
Bring characters and stories to life in this dynamic introduction to the art of animation. This hands-on course is designed to teach you essential animation principles, such as squash and stretch, timing, and arcs, while mastering industry-standard tools like Toon Boom Harmony and Wacom tablets.
You’ll dive into creating dynamic animated sequences, crafting unique character designs, and applying techniques like keyframing and nesting to elevate your work. Whether you're looking to animate for games, interactive media, or short films, this course equips you with the creative skills and technical expertise to start your animation journey and stand out in the industry
Important information
You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.
On Campus
Class held Monday nights, 6pm to 9pm.
Next intake will be in July, Semester 2 2025.
Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
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Students supply their own external hard drive.
Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
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Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $292.80 + Resource fee $40.00 )
(Tuition fee* $88.20 + Resource fee $40.00 )
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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CUAANM301 Create 2D digital animations | $292.80 | $88.20 | $40.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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