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


 National Code: CUA51020
 TAFE SA Code: TP01226


2025 start

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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12 months 

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Adelaide College of the Arts

804326

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
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Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
Recommended for those interested in animation, gaming and visual effects within screen and media.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
3 days a week

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will need:

  • intermediate computer skills
  • good communication, collaboration and teamwork skills
  • to be interested in working with people

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs

  • You will need to have a computer that can run 3D software
  • Contribution for participation in final industry presentation, $20

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$2,719
$5,437
Concession
$2,066
$4,132
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$7,656
$15,312

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Help with Fees

    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Outcomes cater for employment in the computer game or film/TV visual effects industries or further study in specialised skills for either industry. Possible job roles include animator, modeler, texture artist, lighter, roto artist, tracking, real time environment design, 3D environment artist, motion graphics, dynamic/simulation effects, compositor and many more including emerging roles in areas such as VR.

    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)
TP01226
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