Course Overview
The Diploma of Screen and Media will train students in areas of 2D and 3D digital design for digital and interactive media. Students will learn the practical and theoretical skills to work as a digital artist in production teams working on 2D and 3D productions such as films, television content, video games, and architecture.
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 at least an upper-intermediate level (IELTS 5.5 equivalent)
- Successful completion of Certificate IV in Screen and Media is recommended prior to starting this course.
Course Structure
Duration: 40 weeks tuition plus 12 weeks term breaks.
Please refer to the unit description on http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CUA51015
| Core Units | |
| CUAPPR505 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
| BSBCRT501 | Originate and develop concepts |
| CUAIND502 | Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
| Elective Units | |
| CUAANM502 | Create 3D digital environments |
| CUAANM302 | Create 3D digital animations |
| CUAANM501 | Create 3D digital character animation |
| CUADIG502 | Design digital applications |
| CUADIG506 | Design interaction |
| BSBDES501 | Implement design solutions |
| ICTDBS504 | Integrate database with a website |
| CUADIG501 | Coordinate the testing of interactive media products |
| CUADIG503 | Design e-learning resources |
| BSBPMG522 | Undertake project work |
| CUADIG505 | Design information architecture |
| CUAANM503 | Design animation and digital visual effects |
Pathway
After completing the CUA51015 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:
- 2D animator
- 3D animator
- 3D modeller
- Web designer
Delivery and Assessments
This program (CUA51015 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.
