UTS Animal Logic Academy

07/09/2026

INFORMATION SESSION – PREPARING YOUR PORTFOLIO

Are you applying for the Master of Animation and Visualisation 2027 intake?

Join us for ‘Open Studio: Preparing Your Portfolio’, a free on-campus information session to help you build a standout application portfolio.

This session will cover everything from what to include (and skip) in your portfolio, to tailoring it to your specialisation, presentation tips, and common mistakes to avoid.

Bring your questions, get practical advice on the selection process, and discover what makes an application shine.

You'll also get an exclusive sneak peek at ‘Leave In A Safe Place’ - a project created by our current master’s students, showcasing the kind of creative, collaborative work you'll have the opportunity to be part of.

DATE: Thursday 24 September 2026
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm (AEST)
LOCATION: UTS Animal Logic Academy studio
REGISTRATION: https://www.uts.edu.au/events/animal-logic-academy-open-studio-preparing-your-portfolio

Spaces are free but limited, so be sure to register to secure your spot.

01/09/2026

HOUDINI SCHOOL CERTIFICATION

We’re proud to share that UTS Animal Logic Academy has once again been recognised as a Houdini Certified School by Houdini!

As a Houdini Certified School, our students gain hands-on experience with an industry-standard tool, working with workflows and techniques used in professional VFX and animation studios.

This recognition reflects the quality of FX work produced by our students and our teachers' continued commitment to industry-focused training.

To celebrate, we’re sharing some standout Houdini work from our 2025 Master of Animation and Visualisation students, showcasing the range of FX explored across the program.

Interested in a career in FX? Applications for the 2027 Master of Animation and Visualisation are now open:

https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/how-to-apply

30/07/2026

APPLICATIONS FOR THE MASTER OF ANIMATION AND VISUALISATION 2027 ARE NOW OPEN!

Are you ready to take the next step towards a career in animation or visual effects?

Our one-year accelerated postgraduate degree combines specialist training, industry mentorship, and hands-on production experience to help you develop the creative and technical skills sought by the screen industry.

Graduate with the experience, connections, and a portfolio needed to launch your career.

Apply now! https://www.uts.edu.au/study/find-a-course/master-animation-and-visualisation

23/07/2026

‘ONIKO’ TAKES SILVER!

We're thrilled to celebrate ‘Oniko’, created by our Master of Animation and Visualisation 2025 cohort, winning Silver in the ‘Student Institutions’ category at the AEAF Awards 2026.

We're incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition for our talented students and the dedication, creativity and collaboration that brought ‘Oniko’ to life.

Thank you to the AEAF team for this honour and for celebrating excellence in animation and VFX.

12/06/2026

Step inside the UTS Data Arena, where our Master of Animation and Visualisation students are exploring the possibilities of performance capture.

Recently, students ran a motion capture session using OptiTrack and Rokoko systems as part of their Studio 2 emerging technology project.

Capturing real performances and translating that data into 3D characters, they gained hands-on experience with the tools and workflows used across animation and visual effects.

The session also introduced students to on-set protocols, performance direction, data capture, and the process of turning motion data into animation.

It's an opportunity to experiment, solve technical challenges, and better understand how performance, technology, and storytelling come together in contemporary screen production.

From actor to digital double, these emerging technologies are helping our students bring their creative ideas to life.

04/06/2026

LEARN ANIMATION THE WAY IT’S MADE

What if studying animation felt more like working in a studio than sitting in a classroom?

At the Animal Logic Academy, students learn by doing - working together in specialised roles to create real 3D animated films from concept through to final frame.

In this piece, we go behind the scenes of ‘Alone’, a short film created as part of the Master of Animation and Visualisation, and explore how this collaborative, production-based approach shapes the way students learn.

Hear from graduates Sam Reilly and Ildy Izso as they share what it’s like to be part of that process - navigating challenges, working as a team, and building the skills needed to step into industry.

It’s a look at how hands-on experience can transform the way you learn animation and where that journey can lead.

https://www.uts.edu.au/stories/animation-behind-the-scenes

29/05/2026

KICKING OFF STUDIO 2!

Studio 2 is now underway for our Master of Animation and Visualisation students.

In Week 1, students worked in interdisciplinary teams to develop and pitch their project ideas, bringing together creative direction and technical thinking from the outset. This studio focuses on emerging visualisation technologies, challenging students to respond to a client-style brief and carry a project through a full production pipeline.

At the end of the week, teams presented their concepts to an industry panel featuring Juri Bryan (Alt.vfx), Phil Lange (Fin Design + Effects), and Matt Estela (Google), gaining valuable feedback as they prepare to move into production.

Over the coming weeks, students will refine their work within small, studio-style teams, taking part in regular review sessions that mirror industry practice. Alongside collaboration and problem-solving, they will explore emerging workflows and technologies while building a deeper understanding of how creative and technical decisions come together in production.

It is great to see these ideas begin to take shape as teams start their journey from pitch to final delivery!

27/05/2026

ONLINE PREMIERE - ONIKO

We’re excited to finally share 'Oniko' online following its world premiere at the Melbourne International Animation Festival 2026.

Created by our 2025 Master of Animation and Visualisation cohort, the film is a dark, stylised animated short set in Edo-period Japan. It follows a hunted princess fleeing through snow and storm with her newborn child, forced to confront a terrifying secret in order to survive.

Blending hand-drawn aesthetics with a modern 3D pipeline, it showcases how stylised visual design and technical workflows come together to shape a cinematic look.

Congratulations to the talented team of students who brought this ambitious project to life. From its striking visual direction to its technical innovation, 'Oniko' is a fantastic example of the creativity, collaboration, and craft developed throughout the master’s program.

Watch it on YouTube now!

'Oniko' is a dark, stylised animated short set in Edo-period Japan, where a princess is forced to flee her snowbound castle with her newborn as samurai hunt ...

12/05/2026

WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF ‘ONIKO’ – MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2026

We are proud to share that both of our 2025 Master of Animation and Visualisation student projects, ‘Oniko’ and ‘Occupational Hazard’, have been selected to compete at the Melbourne International Animation Festival 2026 -

https://miaf.net/

‘Occupational Hazard’ will screen in the Australian Student Showcase, followed by the world premiere of ‘Oniko’ in the Australian Showcase, as part of the Opening Night program.

Created as major collaborative projects, these films reflect the creativity, innovation, and technical skill our students develop throughout their studies.

Discover how you can be part of future projects like these by exploring our postgraduate programs -

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculties/design-and-society/animal-logic-academy