We teach industry-oriented courses in film and television, traditional and digital animation, games production and digital media. Our courses combine strong theoretical foundations with a hands-on focus – meaning our students not only gain experience with industry-standard hardware and software, but also a comprehensive understanding of concepts that will underpin their careers across the creative industries. Our industry partnerships include Adobe Creative Campus, Toon Boom Centre of Excellence, Wacom Authorised Training Centre and we are an ARRI Accredited Film School.
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Our projects
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Swinburne has finalists in Byron Bay International Film Festival
- Film and television
Two Swinburne students have been nominated for Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year, at an international film festival.Friday 06 March 2015 -
The resolutely unpredictable Rolf de Heer
- Film and television
The best-ever account of an Australian director? Swinburne's Brian McFarlane reviews Jane Freebury’s survey of the director’s eclectic career.Wednesday 12 August 2015 -
Swinburne students' success at international film festival
- Film and television
Film and television students have taken out seven awards at the 2014 California Film AwardsTuesday 27 January 2015 -
Swinburne film and television graduates take out top ATOM award
- Film and television
The Summer of ABC burns has been recognised as the best tertiary short fiction film.Monday 30 November 2015 -
Swinburne partners with Lido Cinemas to screen alumni films
- Film and television
Swinburne is partnering with Lido Cinemas to launch a monthly series that will screen alumni films, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.Monday 21 September 2015 -
What superheroes looked like in 2015
- Film and television
The ubiquitous superhero finally seems to be growing up and moving on.Wednesday 16 December 2015 -
It's Back to the Future Day today – so what are the next future predictions?
- Film and television
To mark back to the Future Day, Swinburne Lecturer Philip Branch discusses what he would predict for the technologies in use 30 years from now.Wednesday 21 October 2015 -
Up, up and away? The future of the comic book movie
- Film and television
Swinburne's Dr Liam Burke explores what the future of comic book movies holds.Tuesday 21 April 2015
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The Department of Film, Games and Animation awards
We’ve won numerous national and international awards since 2006 and are a member of the prestigious International Association of Film and Television Schools.
Our people
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Professor Susan Kerrigan
Professor Susan Kerrigan
Department Chair, Film, Games & Animation
Latest news
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“Demons, dragons, heroes and villains”: Explore the fantasy game world that’s transforming the way we teach game design in Victoria
- Technology
- Design
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Award-winning student game makes waves, tackles climate change
- Design
Four Swinburne students have won at the Australian Ubisoft Game Jam 2024 with their game Rainbow Reef Turtle Chief. Their game highlights the effects of increasing amounts of trash and coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef.
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Swinburne researcher makes history with first-ever video game ARIA Award nomination
- Film and television
Dr Dan Golding composed the soundtrack for the megahit video game, Untitled Goose Game, which has been nominated for a 2020 ARIA Music Award.
Wednesday 21 October 2020 -
Swinburne early entry program supports disrupted Year 12 students
- University
An early entry program at Swinburne is supporting secondary students affected by the COVID-19 situation during their 2020 studies.Tuesday 16 June 2020 -
Blackmagic Design partners with Swinburne to broadcast Pause Fest 2020
- Film and television
A team of Swinburne VET graduates led the filming, live broadcast and editing of Pause Fest 2020Monday 06 April 2020
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 4983 or send an email to ASSHadmin@swinburne.edu.au.
