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Statement of Attainment in Make a Stop Frame Animation

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Overview About this course

Realise your artistic ambitions by creating an animated character from scratch. Experiment with different materials, design miniature sets, and film an animation one frame at a time.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

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

  • Research and sketch a character

  • Use different materials to craft a character, from clay to rubber to fur

  • Design miniature sets

  • Animate - including framing, repositioning characters and timing

  • Use apps like Stop Motion Studio to animate

Course outcomes

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

  • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

  • A pathway to further study in film and television

  • Specialist skills to create a character from scratch and bring it to life through animation

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:

  • A basic understanding and an interest in stop motion animation

  • An awareness of model making or sculpting techniques

  • Basic digital literacy

  • Reading and writing skills to a Year 10 level

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: animator with the Certificate IV in Screen and Media, miniature set designer with the Certificate IV in Screen and Media, miniature prop designer with the Certificate IV in Screen and Media and modelmaker with the Certificate IV in Screen and Media.

Study pathways

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

Previous study 0 Courses

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

The Statement of Attainment in Make a Stop Frame Animation does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 4 Courses

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Related study 0 Courses

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

The Statement of Attainment in Make a Stop Frame Animation does not have any related courses.

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

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.

  • Shoot different screen content CUACAM411

  • Produce creative work CUAPPR311

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

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