Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)

Creative task requirements

Applicants are required to submit two different stories, with one produced as a visual sequence and the other as a written short story.

Visual Sequence:

Applicants are required to submit a sequence of nine images that conveys a story or concept. You can determine the visual content and style. We want to see how you communicate an idea visually, so don't use any text that advances the story, explains anything, or uses any speech bubbles.

Short Story:

Write an original, engaging short story (600 words)  that would be suitable to develop into an animation. Write it in prose with the screen in mind. The style is up to you, be it comic, naturalistic, or dramatic. You can include dialogue, but avoid internal monologues and make the focus of the story about the setting, the characters, and what they do through action.

Further instructions will become available when applications open.

Interview requirements

The interview will run for approximately 30 minutes and will be conducted online via Zoom Web Conferencing.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to:

• submit a portfolio of their creative work before the interview
• discuss the recent examples of their creative work
• discuss two original screen story ideas that may be developed during their studies

The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their physical, sensory, cognitive, or psychological abilities. Should you be required to attend an interview, you will be asked if you have any accessibility requirements during the interview booking stage.

How will I be assessed?

Set Creative Task

Applicants’ set creative task will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Visual Sequence

• Ability to tell a complete visual story in sequence
• Visual art skills
• Basic design skills
• Unique artistic style

Short Story

• Demonstrated potential for development as an engaging story writer/storyteller
• Originality of themes and ideas
• Ability to structure a short story
• English writing skills

Portfolio (shortlisted applicants only)

Applicants' portfolio will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Visual art skills
• Visual storytelling ability

Interview (shortlisted applicants only)

Applicants' interview will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Career aspirations
• Interest in animation
• Potential for development
• Clarity of communication

Please note that all applicants will be ranked based on the above criteria, up to the capacity of places within the course.

Conditions of Enrolment

Successful applicants will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (Volunteer), and this must remain valid for the duration of the course.

Terms and Conditions

As part of your supplementary application submission, you will be required to read and accept the Terms and Conditions on which the offer of a place is made.