National code: CUA41220
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)
OverviewAbout this course
Gain skills in animation and visual effects, and launch your career in the dynamic screen, digital media, animation or games industry. Learn from industry experts and pursue your passion for creativity as a digital artist, animator or game designer.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Create 2D and 3D animations
Create digital effects
Work with editing programs
Design games
Create game art
Design titles for screen
Develop user interfaces
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A thorough introduction to the screen, digital media, animation or games industry with a comprehensive look at the various practices, expectations and roles that make this industry exciting and unique
Experience working on a variety of real-world projects that you can use as part of your portfolio
The skills to prepare audio and video assets and create visual design components, including 2D and 3D animations
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Experience using computers and technology
A passion for being creative
A desire to move into one of these exciting creative fields: animation, digital media, visual effects, games design and game art
An interest in, or understanding of, the skills and knowledge required in industry
Completed a Certificate III in Screen and Media or have equivalent industry experience
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Performing Arts Technicians
Performing Arts Technicians provide technical and other assistance for the production, recording and broadcasting of artistic performances.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
60%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
4,500 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
38 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,350
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
46 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
29% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: storyboard artist, 2D and/or 3D animator, motion graphics designer, game designer, game artist, visual effects compositor, visual effects designer and editor.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study5 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 13 units of competency, including 4 core and 9 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Develop personal work prioritiesBSBPEF402
Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industriesCUAMWB401
Work effectively in the creative arts industryCUAIND311
Apply work health and safety practicesCUAWHS312
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