This course aims to provide students with an overview of the anatomical structures of the human body. It consists of a series of lectures and laboratories covering functional anatomy of the human body including the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, thorax, abdomen and pelvis. Areas emphasised are those that will prepare students for an understanding that focuses on the major body systems. The course will also prepare students for subsequent careers in any of the health and biomedical sciences, and bioengineering fields.

Animal behaviour includes the ways animals interact with other living things, each other and their environment. Students will gain knowledge of the principles and current theoretical issues within the field. The course models the process of conducting scientific research in the field of animal behaviour from hypothesis formulation, to design, sampling, analysis and dissemination of findings. As such, the course encourages skill development in observing behaviour, formulating testable hypotheses, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and the presentation of findings in written scientific format. Further, theoretical instruction provides students with the requisite knowledge to be able to interpret and place their findings within the body of discipline-specific theory.

The process of sexual reproduction is a critical driver of population genetics, facilitating trait variations that shape our biosphere. This course will establish knowledge of animal physiology and reproduction by examining the tissues, organs and cells that govern the life cycle. The course will uncover the biological processes that drive the formation of the female and male gametes, how these cells form a new body and factors that may disrupt these critical processes. Indeed, the programing, founded in the gametes, provides the trajectory for embryo development and the establishment of a new individual. This course will also focus on the development and physiology of some key organs including the circulatory and nervous systems, as well as the organs that provides reproductive capacity, completing the reproductive life cycle. Animal Physiology, Reproduction and Development focuses on mammalian systems but also uses other animal systems as models to advance our understanding. During the course, we will also discuss the technologies currently used and the latest scientific inroads into assisted reproduction or ‘IVF’ for mammals, including livestock.

The course introduces students to varying forms of animation practice. It will provide students with an introduction to design, techniques and story development in animation, including movement, timing, materials and design for animation and interaction. Student projects may involve work integrated or research integrated learning opportunities; projects that involve external stakeholders; group / collaborative projects; speculative or more theoretically oriented projects; professionally oriented projects; projects based on competition or award briefs.

2D Animation Studio teaches production pathways to create 2D/3D/ hybrid/interactive animation for episodic content or series. Students will explore the specific requirements and tools for designing and animating episodic animation for broadcast, game or web distribution. Student projects may involve work integrated or research integrated learning opportunities; projects that involve external stakeholders; group/collaborative projects; speculative or more theoretically oriented projects; professionally oriented projects; projects based on competition or award briefs.

This course introduces students to the foundational animation principals of timing, movement and space that are used in 2D animation, 3D animation and motion graphics. This will be done through an exploration of key historical animation styles and movements and practical studio work. Students will use a variety of digital and analogue techniques to apply these principles to their work and locate them in relation to animation methods and forms.