CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)

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