CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)
CRICOS Course Code 107571J
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a range of screen and media industries, including animation, gaming and digital effects, specialist make-up services, film and television, radio and podcasting, lighting and sound, and content creation environments.
Entry Requirements
- Be 18 years old or over.
- Students who intend to enrol in this course must prove their satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or international equivalent, or a minimum 2 years industry experience in related fields.
- Students must have good communication skills. Candidates whose English is not their first language are required to prove their English language skills which is equivalent to an IELTS 6.0
- Successful completion of Certificate IV in Screen and Media is recommended prior to starting this course.
Course Structure
Duration: Duration: 60 weeks tuition plus 18 weeks term breaks.
Please refer to the unit description on https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CUA51020
| Core Units |
| CUAIND412 |
Provide freelance services |
| CUAIND512 |
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
| CUAPPR411 |
Realise a creative project |
| CUAPPR515 |
Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| Elective Units |
| CUAANM302 |
Create 3D digital animations |
| CUAANM511 |
Create 3D digital character animations |
| CUADIG512 |
Design digital applications |
| CUADIG513 |
Design e-learning resources |
| CUADIG516 |
Design interactions |
| CUADIG515 |
Design information architecture |
| CUAANM512 |
Create 3D digital environments |
| CUAANM513 |
Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects |
| CUADIG511 |
Coordinate testing of interactive media products |
| ICTDBS507 |
Integrate databases with websites |
| BSBCMM411 |
Make presentations |
Pathway
After completing the CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media, students may articulate into further study of the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media offered by any RTO or may have opportunities to continue study in bachelor degree program by Australian Universities.
Job Outcome
This qualification aims to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to effectively perform the following job roles:
- 3D modeller
- 3D animator
- Lead animator
- Animation designer
- Instructional designer
- Interface designer
- Special effects designer
Delivery and Assessments
This program (CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media) is delivered in a classroom-based environment with face to face delivery. The mode of training is highly practical with a combination of practical projects and tasks with a simulated workplace, tutorials and group activities.
Type of Assessments
- Direct Observation
Observation of practical tasks by trainer. May be a single task or job role or a number of small, non-related tasks
- Written Questions
Written questions that require answers of varying lengths, often short answers. Frequently used to assess theory.
- Project / Report/Plan
A large, related task, usually with a number of parts or stages, mostly based on the workplace, or a simulated workplace situation. It may include practical tasks, case studies, and role plays, or research tasks.
- Role Play / Presentation
An activity or interaction between people based around a simulated workplace situation. The presentation may be an oral presentation about a particular topic, or delivery of a training session.
- Reflection/Self-evaluation/Review
Requires the student to reflect on their activities and to describe their performance of tasks relating to specified criteria and how these were performed. These responses require authentication by workplace supervisor.
- Scenario/Case study
A given scenario, usually based around a workplace, with various issues or problems, and a number of questions or short tasks based on the scenario.
- Third Party Report/ Feedback
The third-party report provides feedback on the student’s performance against a set criteria assessment task is conducted by the assessor engaging
- Portfolio
A portfolio is a collection of documents completed by the student, often from the workplace
