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CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media Animation & Game Art - AC83

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Create and explore new worlds with this animation and game art qualification. Develop skills in 3-D modelling, animation, game art, and visual effects using industry-standard software. Graduates can pursue careers in entertainment-related industries or continue studies in advanced diplomas.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
12 - 12 semesters full-time
Course Code
AC83, 107936G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$13,140 per year / $13,140 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

Create and explore new worlds with this animation and game art qualification. This course will give you the skills to produce professional animation and game art, using industry standard software.

During your studies you will develop your creative abilities in 3-D modelling and texturing, concept art and storyboarding, 2-D and 3-D animation, game art and design, film editing and visual effects. In addition, you will learn software such as Autodesk Maya, Unity and Unreal Engine, Toon Boom Harmony, Blackmagic Design Fusion and Da Vinci Resolve, Adobe Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects and Adobe Animate CC.

On completion of your course, you can work in a number of entertainment related industries, including advertising, architecture, visualisation and content creation for virtual and augmented reality.

You also have the option to continue your studies for a further year in the CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art).

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
  • Completion of CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media [Animation & Game Art] (AC82) is required for entry into this course.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

Create and explore new worlds with this animation and game art qualification. This course will give you the skills to produce professional animation and game art, using industry standard software.

During your studies you will develop your creative abilities in 3-D modelling and texturing, concept art and storyboarding, 2-D and 3-D animation, game art and design, film editing and visual effects. In addition, you will learn software such as Autodesk Maya, Unity and Unreal Engine, Toon Boom Harmony, Blackmagic Design Fusion and Da Vinci Resolve, Adobe Substance Painter, Adobe Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects and Adobe Animate CC.

On completion of your course, you can work in a number of entertainment related industries, including advertising, architecture, visualisation and content creation for virtual and augmented reality.

You also have the option to continue your studies for a further year in the CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art).

Career pathways

  • Animation Designer
  • Concept Artist
  • Motion Graphics Artist
  • Visual Effects Artist

Course structure

Core units
  • CUAIND412 Provide freelance services
  • CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
  • CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project
  • CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
Elective units
  • CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations
  • CUAANM313 Create 3D digital models
  • CUAANM411 Create advanced 3D digital models
  • CUAANM412 Create digital visual effects
  • CUAANM413 Create titles for screen productions
  • CUAANM512 Create 3D digital environments
  • CUADES511 Implement design solutions
  • CUADIG514 Design games
  • CUADIG516 Design interactions
  • CUAPPM417 Create storyboards
  • ICTGAM551 Apply digital texturing for the 3-D environment in digital games

Credit for prior study or work

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

How to apply

How to apply

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  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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