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CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)

CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)

National ID CUA51020 State ID AC87

Your journey towards a career in the Animation and Visual Effects industry continues!

This twelve-month course is the second stage on your pathway towards a career in Animation and Visual Effects.

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CampusesJoondalup (Kendrew Crescent).

When Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.

Study Mode On campus.

Become a confident entry level animator

Continuing on from the CUA41220-AC86 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) you will further refine your skills in 3D animation, 2D animation, post production and visual effects, sound, and writing.
You will be introduced to Real-time rendering and Virtual environments using the Unreal game engine, you'll also gain skills to prepare you for working as an artist in the industry, and undertake your first animation production in a team environment.
Upon completion you will be ready to enter the next stage: CUA60620-AC88 – Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects).

New students who have not studied the course that precedes this qualification should contact the area to ensure they apply for the correct level of study.

  • 3D modelling and animation
  • 2D animation 
  • Composition and Storyboarding
  • Visual Effects and Post production
  • Virtual environments
  • Sound
  • Writing

I have the following attributes:

  • Creative and imaginative
  • Passionate
  • Good analytical and spatial skills
  • Technically minded

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $5,298.60
(Tuition fee* $4,863.60 + Resource fee $435.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
CUAIND412 Provide freelance services
CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project
CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
National ID Unit title
BSBCRT413 Collaborate in creative processes
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations
CUAANM511 Create 3D digital character animations
CUAANM512 Create 3D digital environments
CUAANM513 Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects
CUADIG518 Refine digital art techniques
CUAPOS412 Manage media assets
CUAPOS511 Edit complex media productions
CUASOU422 Reproduce sound for post-production
ICTGAM545 Manage technical art and rigging in 3-D animations

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $5,298.60
(Tuition fee* $4,863.60 + Resource fee $435.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

National ID Unit title
CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
CUAIND412 Provide freelance services
CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project
CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
National ID Unit title
BSBCRT413 Collaborate in creative processes
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
CUAANM302 Create 3D digital animations
CUAANM511 Create 3D digital character animations
CUAANM512 Create 3D digital environments
CUAANM513 Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects
CUADIG518 Refine digital art techniques
CUAPOS412 Manage media assets
CUAPOS511 Edit complex media productions
CUASOU422 Reproduce sound for post-production
ICTGAM545 Manage technical art and rigging in 3-D animations

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