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Overview
About this course
Become a 3D artist, animator or visual effects artist. Build the creative and technical skills needed to work in the industry.
Develop practical skills through industry-standard projects. Work with others, meet deadlines and graduate with a showreel of your work.
Course duration
3 years full time or 6 years part time
CRICOS Code
075731M
International students
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
create 3D art, designs and animations using latest technology and industry tools
develop ideas that meet a client brief
work with others to deliver creative projects
use creative and technical skills to bring your ideas to life
research, analyse and share your ideas clearly
use feedback to improve your work.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited bachelor’s degree.
A showreel that highlights your skills for employers and clients.
Skills to use advanced industry tools and keep up with changes in the industry.
Confidence to work with different creative teams and respond to client briefs.
A strong network of students and industry contacts.
Experience leading large creative projects.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:
a NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent
a Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or equivalent
a completed Certificate IV or higher vocational qualification.
You must also:
attend a pre-admission interview with a higher education course coordinator, if required
Note:
Your certificates, transcripts and other evidence of entry requirements must be certified by a Justice of the Peace or other authorised officer.
Completion requirements
During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
a passion for film, design and drawing
an interest in visual design software
good collaboration and communication skills
a commitment to staying up to date with new technologies
access to a PC or Mac capable of running industry-standard 3D software, such as Maya, SideFX Houdini or Unreal Engine
Note:
While equipment is available on campus, we strongly recommend that you have access to your own computer.
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities).
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.
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Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: 3D animator, character modeller, technical artist, character rigger, pipeline technical director, layout artist, compositor, surfacing artist, lighting technical director, concept artist, storyboard artist and multimedia specialist.
Study pathways
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Subjects
Subjects in this course
Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 23 subjects (240 credit points) made up of 19 core subjects and 4 elective subjects.
Please note, not all subjects are offered at every TAFE NSW location, every semester. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the subjects offered at that location.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Note: Some courses offer the opportunity to choose subjects from the complete suite of Higher Education electives that are delivered by TAFE NSW. Once you’ve enrolled, contact your Course Coordinator to discuss tailoring your course to align with your interests and goals.
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