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Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)


 National Code: CUA51020
 TAFE SA Code: TP01226


Description

Take your place in the exciting world of computer gaming and film visual effects with this comprehensive Diploma. Be tutored in a wide range of content creation applications and find your future as a specialised digital artist in these in-demand industries. You’ll gain a sound understanding of industry workflows as you perfect your hands-on skills as a digital artist. You’ll learn and study at our multi-disciplinary Adelaide College of the Arts and work with the latest industry-standard software and technologies.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) (CUA51020)
    Start your career in the Game and Visual Effects Industries. Content covers industry referenced skills and technologies in the creation of a wide variety of Game and VFX digital content on multiple platforms. This qualification will give you a sound theoretical knowledge base and skills in a range of specialised, technical competencies. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 4 core units and 11 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge 60
    Establish and maintain safe creative practice 40
    Provide freelance services 40
    Realise a creative project 90

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply digital texturing for the 3-D environment in digital games 30
    Conduct research 30
    Create 3D digital animations 75
    Create 3D digital environments 60
    Create 3D digital models 75
    Create advanced 3D digital models 50
    Create digital visual effects 80
    Create observational drawings 60
    Create titles for screen productions 30
    Design digital applications 60
    Shoot different screen content 90

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Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)
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