Portfolio admission

Griffith Film School portfolio entry

At Griffith Film School, we know that creativity isn’t measured in just one way, and that success in the screen and interactive industries can come from different pathways. That’s why admission to our programs is designed to recognise both academic achievement and creative potential, depending on the degree you choose.

For some programs, entry is primarily based on ATAR/Rank or guaranteed offers, while others continue to place a strong emphasis on portfolio entry as a way to experience your creativity first-hand. Where portfolios are used, they give you the opportunity to showcase your skills, ideas and potential through your work.

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Please note: international students are required to apply via the international application process.

Film and Screen Media Production

Admission to our Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production is by ATAR/Rank entry (primary pathway), or portfolio entry (optional pathway).

ATAR/Rank entry – Film and Screen Media Production

Optional portfolio entry – Film and Screen Media Production

Limited offers will be made via portfolio admission for those who do not meet the ATAR/Rank or are not on an ATAR pathway. If you’re not on track to meet the ATAR/Rank, you can apply via a portfolio submission that demonstrates your creative capability, noting that places are limited for portfolio entry.

If you expect to receive an ATAR/Rank of 75.00 or higher, apply via ATAR/Rank only (no portfolio required).

How to apply (optional portfolio entry – limited offers available via portfolio)

For study in Trimester 1, 2027, Film and Screen Media Production portfolios are open for submission from 4 August until 30 October 2026.

If you choose to submit a portfolio for the Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production:

Step 1

Submit your application

See degree page for details:

Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production

Step 2

Pay your portfolio submission fee

Applications have a $55 portfolio submission fee, payable via GriffithPay. This fee is due within the noted application period.

If you are experiencing financial hardship, or need help with this step, contact us: portfolioadmissions@griffith.edu.au

Fees and deadlines apply for all portfolio entry applicants (including via internal transfer).

Step 3

Upload your portfolio and written responses

When portfolios are open for submission, upload your portfolio and written response via the online portal, Slideroom.

Upload portfolio to SlideRoom

Preparing your portfolio

Your portfolio includes an analysis and a creative submission.

Remember, we want to get to know you and your ideas, so be sure you present only work that is 100% your own and give credit to those whose ideas, words and images you reference.

Analysis

Review a film, television show or online content in up to 300 words. Alternatively, you can do the review in a two-minute audio or video recording. Choose work that strongly resonates with you in a positive or negative way and, to some extent, tells us something about you.

Briefly describe the work. How does it make you feel and why? What makes this a good or bad example of screen production in your opinion?

In reviewing this work, you might wish to focus on the directing, acting, camera work, sound design, lighting, production design, editing, or other aspects you find particularly interesting.

You'll be assessed on your ability to follow the portfolio brief, your understanding of the medium and ability to communicate thoughts and feelings about a piece of work.

Creation

This element is a collection of your creative work. You will be assessed on your ability to clearly express an idea, your technical potential to create stories and your ability to present engaging and original ideas.

Submit ONE of the following:

Share one or two samples of your previous creative work. These can be creative writing (of no more than 300 words in total), video, music, sound work or samples of games (of no more than 2-minutes in length each), or up to 10 photographs, computer works, graphic design, drawings, etc.

Submit one new creative project that deals with the theme Empathy. Your creative project can be either a: 2-min video, 300-word short story, 3-page script, 10-image photo essay, 2-min audio story, 2-min podcast or filmed interview

In no more than 300 words, describe a large project or event that you planned and where you were required to work within a team. Explain some of the challenges you faced, how you handled them, and how the project ultimately turned out. How might you handle a large project differently next time?

In no more than 300 words, write a true story about something that has happened to you or someone you know.

If you have questions about your portfolio, contact us at portfolioadmissions@griffith.edu.au.

ATAR/Rank entry – Diploma of Technical Screen Production

Animation

Admission to our Bachelor of Animation is by portfolio entry (primary pathway), or ATAR/Rank entry (limited places).

Portfolio entry (primary entry pathway) – Animation

Portfolio entry is the primary form of admission to the Bachelor of Animation.

Submitting a portfolio is required for most applicants and is strongly encouraged for your best chance of entry.

Limited offers may be made in later rounds via ATAR/Rank, if places remain.

How to apply (portfolio entry)

For study in Trimester 1, 2027, Animation portfolios are open for submission from 4 August until 30 October 2026.

Step 1

Submit your application

See degree page for details:

Bachelor of Animation

Step 2

Pay your portfolio submission fee

Applications have a $55 portfolio submission fee, payable via GriffithPay. This fee is due within the noted application period.

If you are experiencing financial hardship, or need help with this step, contact us: portfolioadmissions@griffith.edu.au

Fees and deadlines apply for all portfolio entry applicants (including via internal transfer).

Step 3

Upload your portfolio and written responses

When portfolios are open for submission, upload your portfolio and written response via the online portal, Slideroom.

Upload portfolio to SlideRoom

Preparing your portfolio

Remember, we want to get to know you and your ideas, so be sure you present only work that is 100% your own and give credit to those whose ideas, words and images you reference.

Your portfolio includes an analysis and a creative submission.

Analysis

Review an animated film, television show or online video in up to 300 words. Alternatively, you can do the review in a two-minute audio or video recording. Choose work that strongly resonates with you in a positive or negative way and, to some extent, tells us something about you.

Briefly describe the work. How does it make you feel and why? What makes this a good or bad example of animation in your opinion?

In reviewing this work, you might wish to focus on the story, art direction, character design, camera work, sound design, editing, or other aspects you find particularly interesting.

You'll be assessed on your ability to follow the portfolio brief, your understanding of the medium and ability to communicate thoughts and feelings about a piece of work.

Creation

This element is a collection of your creative work. You will be assessed on your ability to clearly express an idea, your technical potential to create stories and your ability to present engaging and original ideas.

Part 1: 10 Pieces of you

We want to get to know you! Share 10 pieces of your work that best demonstrate your creativity, personality, ambitions and abilities. No more, no less than 10 pieces. Some of the things you might want to include:

Life Drawing – observational drawing of people, places, buildings and objects
Colour work
Creative computer work – models you’ve made or animation or digital paintings
Storyboards or sequential images
Models or three-dimensional work like sculptures
Work in a variety of media – show us how you can be creative using different materials or media.

Part 2: Creativity in motion

Please also submit one of the following:

A one-minute showreel of any animation or visual effects work you have completed in the past; or
A new short animation of between 20 and 40 seconds duration in any medium. Across Mac, PC , iPad or Android, you may wish to use software such as Open Toonz, Pencil 2D Animation, Procreate, Flip a Clip, Stop Motion Studio, Blender.

If you have questions about your portfolio, contact us at portfolioadmissions@griffith.edu.au.

ATAR/Rank entry – Animation

Game Design and Production

Admission to our Bachelor of Game Design and Production is by ATAR/Rank entry (primary pathway), or portfolio entry (optional pathway).

ATAR/Rank entry – Game Design and Production

Optional portfolio entry – Game Design and Production

If you expect to meet the Minimum Selection Rank (MSR), apply via ATAR/Rank only (no portfolio required).

If you’re not on track to meet the ATAR/Rank, you can apply via a portfolio submission that demonstrates your creative capability, noting that places are limited for portfolio entry.

How to apply (optional portfolio entry)

For study in Trimester 1, 2027, Game Design and Production portfolios are open for submission from 4 August until 30 October 2026.

If you choose to submit a portfolio for the Bachelor of Game Design and Production:

Step 1

Submit your application

See degree page for details:

Bachelor of Game Design and Production

Step 2

Pay your portfolio submission fee

Applications have a $55 portfolio submission fee, payable via GriffithPay. This fee is due within the noted application period.

If you are experiencing financial hardship, or need help with this step, contact us: portfolioadmissions@griffith.edu.au

Fees and deadlines apply for all portfolio entry applicants (including via internal transfer).

Step 3

Upload your portfolio and written responses

When portfolios are open for submission, upload your portfolio and written response via the online portal, Slideroom.

Upload portfolio to SlideRoom

Preparing your portfolio

Remember, we want to get to know you and your ideas, so be sure you present only work that is 100% your own and give credit to those whose ideas, words and images you reference.

Your portfolio includes an analysis and a creative submission.

Analysis

Review a video game in up to 300 words. Alternatively, you can do the review in a two-minute audio or video recording. Choose work that strongly resonates with you in a positive or negative way and, to some extent, tells us something about you.

Briefly describe the game. How does it make you feel and why? What makes this a good or bad example of game design in your opinion?

In reviewing this work, you might wish to focus on the player experience, level design, art direction, sound design, storytelling, or other aspects you find particularly interesting.

You'll be assessed on your ability to follow the portfolio brief, your understanding of the medium and ability to communicate thoughts and feelings about a piece of work.

Creation

This element is a collection of your creative work. You will be assessed on your ability to clearly express an idea, your technical potential to create stories and your ability to present engaging and original ideas.

We want to get to know you! Share one or two samples of your previous creative work. These pieces of your work should best demonstrate your unique creativity, personality, ambitions and abilities. Some of the things you might want to include could be an idea you had or something you've created from the following list:

Board or computer game (photos, a short video or playthrough, or a 300 word description of a concept)
Website, software or app (photos or short video of software/app, or provide a link)
Game mods or level (photos or short videos of playthrough, or provide a link)
Code (copy into a . pdf )
Drawing and artwork such as a game character or vehicle design
Environment art - Level blueprint, sketches, thumbnails or silhouettes
Creative computer work – 3D model, animation or digital painting
Storyboard or sequential images (no more than 2 pages)
Narrative or story (no more than 200 words)
Creative Photography or image editing (no more than 5 pieces)
Model or three-dimensional work (ideally as .obj or .ply files)
Work across a variety of media – show us how you can be creative using different materials or media

Alternatively:

In 300 words, submit an idea for a new board game that deals with the theme "Empathy". You should include a description for your board game that outlines the goal, rules and materials required for it.

If you have questions about your portfolio, contact us at portfolioadmissions@griffith.edu.au.

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Admission requirements

Toggle between disciplines using the navigation on the left to see specific requirements and steps to apply for our film and screen media, animation and game design offerings.

Animation and Film and Screen Media Production admission

Admission to the Bachelor of Animation and the Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production is via portfolio. Limited offers may be made in later rounds via ATAR/rank should places remain.

Game Design and Production admission

There are two admission pathways to the Bachelor of Game Design and Production. Applicants may be considered via submission of a portfolio, or via guaranteed ATAR/rank of 70.00 or higher.

Please note for all degrees, international students are required to apply via the international application process.

Griffith Film School Portfolio Requirements

Your portfolio includes an analysis and creative submission, with some differences between the submissions for each of our degrees.

Remember, we want to get to know you and your ideas, so be sure you present only work that is 100% your own and give credit to those whose ideas, words and images you reference.

Analysis

For the analysis submission, you will write 300 words reflecting on a piece of content that you like. You will be assessed on your ability to follow the portfolio brief, your understanding of the medium and ability to communicate thoughts and feelings about a piece of work.

Creation

This element is a collection of your creative work—you can submit existing creative work or make something new, or a mix of old and new. You will be assessed on your ability to clearly express an idea, your technical potential to create stories, images, audio or code, and your ability to present engaging and original ideas.

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Submit your application via QTAC*

Applications for Trimester 1 2025 will open on 1 August 2024, closing on 4 September 2024. Register for updates via the form below. When applications open, apply for the following programs via QTAC:

241312 Bachelor of Animation
214302 Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production
251772 Bachelor of Game Design and Production

QTAC

*Griffith University students can apply via Internal Transfer. Fees and deadlines for portfolio admission outlined on this page will still apply.

Pay your portfolio submission fee

Pay the $55 portfolio submission fee via Griffith Pay. Payment is due from 1 August 2023 and must be paid by 4 September 2024.

If you need help with this step, contact us: portfolioadmissions@griffith.edu.au

Upload your portfolio and written response

Upload your portfolio and analysis via the online portal, SlideRoom. The GFS SlideRoom portal will open from 1 August to 4 September 2024 and can be accessed from this webpage.

Attend an interview

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on their portfolio. Invitations for interviews will be sent mid-September and interviews will be held during the week of 23-27 September 2024.

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