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Overview
About this course
Create original designs such as hybrid animals, insects and sea creatures. Find inspiration from nature to push your designs into new and exciting directions as you take your next step to becoming a concept artist.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Research animal anatomy
Craft silhouettes to find strong shapes
Create thumbnails for a creature's surface details
Use tonal studies to enhance a 3D look
Add colour to create professional presentation artwork
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Experience using design theory to inform your work
A professional portfolio of original creature designs to show employers in the games and film industries
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
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.
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A passion for creating visual concept art, specifically creatures
A desire to improve your technical animation skills
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: designers/animators with the Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation.
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 Statement of Attainment in Concept Art Creature Design does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study1 Course
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Related study0 Courses
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
The Statement of Attainment in Concept Art Creature Design 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 - 2
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.
Present a body of own creative workCUAPPR513
Refine 2-D design ideas and processesCUAACD536
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