CUF50107 Diploma of Screen and Media (with a specialisation in Animation)
The CUF50107 Diploma of Screen and Media (with a specialisation in Animation) is designed to provide students with job-ready skills in 3D animation principles and practice, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, modelling and animating 3D characters and environments.
Students that undertake the CUF50107 Diploma of Screen and Media have access to industry-standard software and hardware, experienced instructors who are experts in their field, and a learning environment that has earned and retained powerful links with Australia's leading games and animation companies.
The CUF50107 Diploma of Screen and Media equips graduates with the practical, hands-on skills that are required for entry into the animation or games industries. A strong focus throughout the program is on the development of a comprehensive showreel, which is essential in gaining employment on course completion.
Qualification
- CUF50107 Diploma of Screen and Media (with a specialisation in Animation)
- NTIS Code CUF50107
Sector
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Duration
- 12 months full-time
Entry Requirements
- Completion of the Australian year 12 high school certificate
(HSC) or its equivalent
Available at
- Brisbane - QLD
- Melbourne - VIC
- Sydney - NSW
- Online
Career Options:
- 2D/3D Animator
- Composer
- Character design
- Editing multimedia material
- Producing storyboards
- Managing small projects
Subject Overview
BSBCMM401A: Make a presentation
The ability to present ideas and proposals is fundamental. This unit prepares students so they can effectively communicate ideas and concepts to potential clients and employers.
BSBCERT402A: Collaborate in a creative process
Teamwork is essential in the production of videos. Students will possess the necessary skills to work with others to complete projects upon completion of this unit.
BSBREL401A: Establish networks
Relationship building and negotiation skills are an essential ingredient required by workers within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.
BSBPMG501A: Manage projects
This unit addresses the management of projects including the planning, administering, monitoring to finalising and reviewing of a project.
BSBOHS509A: Ensure a safe workplace
This unit covers the requirements of establishing, maintaining and evaluating an organisation’s occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and programs.
CUFWRT201A: Develop storylines and treatments
Storylines and Treatments are the first steps in communicating ideas and concepts and an essential skill for students to learn. This unit develops these skills.
CUFPPM404A: Create storyboards
Students will gain the critical skills of storyboard creation, necessary for the design of high quality video productions.
CUFANM302A: Create 3D digital animations
Student will learn the highly sought after skill of 3D animation using industry standard packages.
CUFANM501A Create 3D digital character animation
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to create 3D digital character animation.
CUFANM502A: Create 3D digital environments
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to create 3D digital environments.
CUFANM503A: Design animation and digital visual effects
Upon completion of this course, students will acquire the skills to design visual effects and animation used in screen productions.
CUFANM402A: Create digital visual effects
Students will learn the techniques to produce dramatic special effects for the entertainment, advertising, educational and other industries.
CUSSOU22A: Implement sound design
This unit teaches the necessary skills to implement complex audio into video production, an important skill for anyone pursuing a career in video production.
CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models
Students will develop the essentail skill of 3D modelling, a skill needed by anyone who wishes to work within the animation industry.
CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production
Students will gain the skills and knowledge required to prepare 3D digital models for a range of contexts.
CUFANM403A: Create titles for screen production
Students will develop the abilities to create engaging titles and motion graphics, skills highly sought after in the video industry.
BSBMKG413A: Promote products and services
Upon completion of this unit, students will be develop the skills to promote themselves and their company, essential in obtaining employment or working independently
