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    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

    Learn from industry experts and build practical skills for a career in animation, visual effects (VFX) or digital media. Explore career pathways in 2D and 3D art, visual effects and content creation.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

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

    • create 2D and 3D animations and visual effects

    • work with editing programs

    • create game elements

    • build digital assets

    • design titles and motion graphics

    • develop user interfaces.

    Course outcomes

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

    • A nationally accredited qualification at certificate IV level.

    • A portfolio of work to use for job and university applications.

    • A strong pathway to further study in screen, animation or games.

    • Specialist skills you can use in your current job.

    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 passion for creativity

    • experience using computers and technology, including basic features of Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    • motivation to work in animation, visual effects, digital media or games.

    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.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: 2D or 3D animator, storyboard artist, digital content creator, motion graphics designer, game designer or game artist, visual effects (VFX) compositor or designer, visual effects (VFX) artist and video editor.

    Study pathways

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

    Previous study0 Courses

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

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

    Further study2 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study4 Courses

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

    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 personal work prioritiesBSBPEF402

    • Work effectively in the creative arts industryCUAIND311

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

    • Apply work health and safety practicesCUAWHS312

    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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