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Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)


 National Code: CUA60620
 TAFE SA Code: TP01228


2025 start

Description

Take your place in the exciting screen and media industries with this nationally recognised Advanced Diploma. You’ll get hands-on experience with the latest software and technology as you work in our multi-disciplinary Adelaide College of the Arts. Refine your specialised digital skills in game and film visual effects and learn about the many aspects of working in the deadline driven creative arts industries. You’ll create an industry standard portfolio of work as you study so you’re ready to impress prospective employers.

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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

904315

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

  • Diploma or above in Screen and Media

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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
Contribution for participation in final industry presentation - $20

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$2,791
$5,581
Concession
$2,104
$4,209
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
$8,052
$16,104

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.

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    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

    A range of positions in the Visual Effects industry including 3D Computer Animator, Compositor as well as film and advertising industries. Game artist, Computer Animator as well as the simulations industry and film and advertising as 3D modellers and texture artists.

    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

    Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design) (CUA60620)
    This course is designed for students that want to excel in the field of visual effects and 3D computer animation for television and cinema or learn advanced skills required of artists in game development. Students specialising in Visual Effects and CGI are taught various aspects of the movie and television making process so that they understand where computer generated imagery fits in the workflow of a production. Students specialising in Game Art specialise in environment creation as modellers and texture artists and develop a broad knowledge of the game development process. Particular emphasis is placed on modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, and game engines with a major team production. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 4 core units and 12 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
    Engage in the business of creative practice 80
    Establish and maintain safe creative practice 40
    Evolve ideas for professional creative work 50
    Work professionally in the creative arts industry 70

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Collaborate in professional creative projects 50
    Complete compositing to create elements for 3-D and digital effects environments 40
    Create and combine 3-D digital games and components 30
    Design and create models for 3-D and digital effects environments 50
    Design digital simulations 50
    Design games 30
    Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects 90
    Develop lighting designs 30
    Edit complex media productions 50
    Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level 120
    Originate a body of independent creative work 75
    Perform primary and secondary colour correction 60

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Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design)
TP01228
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