Animation and Visual Effects courses

• Certificate IVScreen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)

  CUA41220-02

  Gain skills in animation and visual effects, and launch your career in the dynamic screen, digital media, animation or games industry. Learn from industry experts and pursue your passion for creativity as a digital artist, animator or game designer.

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  • No entry requirements for this course

  Career pathways

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  • storyboard artist

  • 2D and/or 3D animator

  • motion graphics designer

  • game designer

  • game artist

  • visual effects compositor

  • visual effects designer

  • editor.

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• DiplomaScreen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)

  CUA51020-02

  Advance your technical skills in animation, games and visual effects. Learn from leading industry experts in TAFE NSW production studios and take your career to the next level in industry roles such as a game designer or a special effects designer.

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  • That you have achieved the Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects Specialisation), as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate

  • Or have completed the following two units:

  • Create 3D digital models (CUAANM313)

  • Create 3D digital animations (CUAANM302)

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  • Can you provide a transcript or certificate of your Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects Specialisation)?

  Career pathways

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  • content creator

  • interface designer

  • animation designer/3D animator

  • special effects designer

  • game designer

  • texture or concept artist.

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• Bachelor3D Art and Animation

  HE20520V02

  Become a technically accomplished design professional and gain the skills you need for a successful career as a 3D and visual effects artist and animator. Learn to collaborate on creative projects, strengthen your interpersonal and communication skills, graduate with a show-reel of your work, ready to become a creative leader. Graduates of the Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation can establish themselves across a range of creative industries including filmmaking, game design and development, television, online content development, virtual production (VP), virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), and advertising. This degree has been created in close consultation with the industry. You’ll gain a theoretical grounding in art and animation principles and experience production in deadline-driven commercial environments.

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  You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

  • A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent

  • A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent

  • A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification

  You must also

  • Submit a short essay in which you select a specific scene or shot from a film or piece of media with a strong visual impact, where CGI has been used to enhance the shot. Discuss the visual elements and techniques employed and their relevance to the story. This written task allows us to gauge applicants' passion for visual storytelling. Please limit your response to one or two pages – no more than 500 words.

  • Submit a portfolio to demonstrate your creative talent. This must include 8 to 12 pieces of design and artwork showcasing different skillsets.

  • Attend a pre-admission interview with a Higher Education Course Coordinator if you are successful with the essay and portfolio stages. You may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task. This helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support.

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  • Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

  Career pathways

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  • 3D animator

  • character modeller

  • technical artist

  • character rigger

  • pipeline technical director

  • layout artist

  • compositor

  • surfacing artist

  • lighting technical director

  • concept artist

  • storyboard artist.

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