Explore your passion for film, animation and games design
We’re preparing the next generation of filmmakers, animators and game designers for creative and exciting careers within the international business of film, television and digital screen media production.
Learn from expert industry practitioners and academics, teaching cutting-edge creation for multimedia and digital game development, 2D and 3D animation and effects and screen production.
Collaborate with Queensland College of Art and Design and Queensland Conservatorium students and engage with industry connections. Practice your craft globally as an innovative storyteller.
Portfolio admission
Admission to the Animation or Film and Screen Media Production is via portfolio; to Games Design - via portfolio or ATAR/rank
Film and Screen Media Production
Cultivate professional skills in film direction, producing, camera, sound, lighting, editing, digital composing and scriptwriting. Leverage our strong industry links and follow in the footsteps of other successful graduates.
Click above to watch our 2019 film showreel.
Animation
Develop your own vision as an artist and animator. Use top of the line hardware and premium industry-recognised software to produce original animated projects, from concept to delivery.
Click above to watch our 2019 animation showreel.
Games Design
Open the door to this 21st Century medium of artistic expression. Equip yourself for a successful career conceptualising and creating the next wave of games and virtual worlds.
Click above to watch our 2019 games design showreel.
Master of Cinematic Arts
Undertake research and practical work in your chosen discipline of Animation, Film/Screen Production or Games. Produce creative works in collaboration with your peers, external partners and stakeholders, including cross-disciplinary approaches as you explore new and emerging trends, platforms and media.
Click above to watch previous Artist in Residence, Angie Fielder discuss creative producing.
Top ranking
Animation degree ranked #10 globally in International Animation School Rankings.
Watch graduate productions
View the creative production outcomes from our film, animation, and games design students
Featured
Opportunities
View the various opportunities available to GFS students, including practical hands-on learning and film festival participation; guest lectures and masterclasses with industry leaders; scholarships; connections with partner institutions; exchange and study tours; and opportunities for current high school students.
Graduate Productions
We welcome you to view the creative production outcomes from our Griffith Film School Bachelors and Honours students from film, animation, and games design. Due to distribution restrictions, only authorised users are permitted to view the most recent productions in full with a password, however past year's productions are unrestricted.
LiveLab
LiveLab is the commercial production arm of Griffith Film School, providing a comprehensive work integrated learning experience for students. Covering all platforms, LiveLab produces innovative, creative content, and a professional service on par with the best production companies.
Artist in Residence
Griffith Film School invites and hosts a number of Artists in Residence (AIR) to consult and mentor students. Our residency programs give students the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, to challenge and refine their artistic and technical practices, exchange ideas and perspectives, and inspire students to take their own pursuits to the next level.
Featured Alumni
Games Designer for EA Games
Aaron Winterhoff
Aaron scored his dream gig, working as a technical artist with global gaming giant EA Games—the company behind hits like The Sims, Battlefield and a range of popular sports titles.
Hollywood Film Producer
Angie Fielder
2018 saw Angie Fielder's production company, Aquarius Films, mark a decade in business. She also celebrated the success of her film Lion, which stormed the box office and was nominated for six Oscars.
The Simpsons Animator
Matthew Schofield
Matthew is a Supervising Storyboard Director for Film Roman, the Burbank-based animation studio responsible for some of the world’s best-known animated shows, including The Simpsons.
Master of Cinematic Arts
Undertake research and practical work in your chosen discipline of Animation, Film/Screen Production or Games. Produce creative works in collaboration with your peers, external partners and stakeholders, including cross-disciplinary approaches as you explore new and emerging trends, platforms and media.
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