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    National code: CUA41220

    Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)

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    Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)
    Overview

    About this course

    Shape your future in animation, VFX, film, digital media or gaming. Learn from experts, build your skills and start your journey as an animator, artist or game designer.

    This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • create 2D and 3D animations and digital effects

    • work with editing programs

    • design games

    • create game art

    • design titles for screen

    • develop user interfaces.

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • A solid and practical introduction to the screen, digital media, animation or games industries.

    • Experience working on real-world projects that you can include in your portfolio.

    • The skills to prepare audio and video assets and create visual design components, including 2D and 3D animations.

    • Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • experience using computers and technology

    • a passion for being creative

    • motivation to work in animation, digital media, visual effects, games design or game art

    • the knowledge and understanding of the skills the industry needs

    • completed a Certificate III in Screen and Media or have equivalent industry experience.

    The following foundation skills:

    • You can plan your work and try to solve problems on your own.

    • You can understand documents you see often in everyday life.

    • You can write short sentences and paragraphs that others can understand.

    • You can speak clearly and explain your thoughts in a group.

    • You can do everyday maths like working out prices or reading a timetable.

    • You can use digital tools to do everyday tasks like writing or finding information.

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

    Find Your Fit

    This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like:

    Performing Arts Technicians

    Performing Arts Technicians provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.

    • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

      60%

    • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

      4,500 workers

    • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

      38 years

    • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

      $1,350

    • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

      46 hours

    • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

      Medium

    • Gender share

      29% female

    • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

      Strong Growth

    Other jobs include: storyboard artist, performing arts technician, 2D and/or 3D animator, motion graphics designer, game designer or artist, visual effects compositor or designer and editor.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study1 Course

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study0 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    The Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) does not have any post-graduate courses.

    Related study5 Courses

    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 13 units of competency, including 4 core and 9 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industriesCUAMWB401

    • Apply work health and safety practicesCUAWHS312

    • Develop personal work prioritiesBSBPEF402

    • Work effectively in the creative arts industryCUAIND311

    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

    Info sessions

    Want to know more?

    There are a total of 1 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

    You can view all sessions related to Screen, Media and Games.

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