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

  • Diploma

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

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
CUA60620
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

The Animation and Visual Effects industry awaits

This twelve-month course is the last stage on your pathway towards a career in Animation and Visual Effects. This course is designed for students who have completed the CUA51020-AC87 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) or university media graduates.

A large proportion of this course has you working in a studio environment on real professional productions for industry including TV series and feature films. You'll also highly refine your skills in 3D animation, 2D animation, sound, and writing.

You will learn new skills in pre-visualization and virtual production, and undertake the process of developing an idea and pitching it.

Graduates take with them a high-level showreel comprising of AAA level work, feature film credits, experience working with real production clients, and the skills and confidence to work in the Animation and Visual Effects industry.

What you will learn

  • 3D animation, lighting and rendering
  • 2D animation
  • Visual Effects and Post production
  • Virtual production
  • Sound
  • Writing
  • Studio work
  • Concept design and pitching

Career pathways

Careers in this field include:

  • digital artist,
  • freelance or studio animator,
  • technical artist,
  • story development,
  • visualisation of all kinds,
  • AR and VR development,
  • animation and effects post production, and
  • creative project management

For information about jobs and pathways, please see labourmarketinsights.gov.au

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

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