Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)
Want an exciting, fun and creative career in multimedia? Learn how to edit photos and digital graphics; develop storyboards and digital design components; create 2D and 3D animations and advanced digital and 3D models; create visual and special effects; prepare video assets; develop digital illustrations; author interactive media; and more.
How would you love to create animations and visual effects for websites, social media, advertising, film and television? From working on simple animated graphics for social media, through to complex CGI and visual effects for games and movies, this is a specialist field where the job market is very competitive, but this qualification can get you that dream job.
You'll gain essential communication and presentation skills to pitch, present and develop your ideas; and develop high level digital editing and design skills using industry standard software and programs.
You'll also learn how to edit photos and digital graphics; develop storyboards and digital design components; create 2D and 3D animations and advanced digital and 3D models; create visual and special effects; prepare video assets; develop digital illustrations; author interactive media; and much more. Learning is hands on, taught by industry experts.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training option
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
Industry area
- Information Technology, Library and Digital
Study areas
- Media
- Multimedia and Games
Course ID
- National ID: CUA41220
- WA State ID: AC86
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Discover your creative talent
This intermediate level course develops skills in 3D modelling and animation, 2D animation, visual effects, composition and storyboarding, sound, and writing.You'll start to understand what it takes to work in the entertainment and digital media industry as you discover your creative talent.
Upon completion you will have gained the necessary skills to be ready to enter the next stage: CUA51020-AC87 – Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects).
This course will be offered part-time scheduled over two semesters in Semester 1, and full-time over one semester in Semester 2.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
How would you love to create animations and visual effects for websites, social media, advertising, film and television? From working on simple animated graphics for social media, through to complex CGI and visual effects for games and movies, this is a specialist field where the job market is very competitive, but this qualification can get you that dream job.
You'll gain essential communication and presentation skills to pitch, present and develop your ideas; and develop high level digital editing and design skills using industry standard software and programs.
You'll also learn how to edit photos and digital graphics; develop storyboards and digital design components; create 2D and 3D animations and advanced digital and 3D models; create visual and special effects; prepare video assets; develop digital illustrations; author interactive media; and much more. Learning is hands on, taught by industry experts.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training option
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
Industry area
- Information Technology, Library and Digital
Study areas
- Media
- Multimedia and Games
Course ID
- National ID: CUA41220
- WA State ID: AC86
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Discover your creative talent
This intermediate level course develops skills in 3D modelling and animation, 2D animation, visual effects, composition and storyboarding, sound, and writing.You'll start to understand what it takes to work in the entertainment and digital media industry as you discover your creative talent.
Upon completion you will have gained the necessary skills to be ready to enter the next stage: CUA51020-AC87 – Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects).
This course will be offered part-time scheduled over two semesters in Semester 1, and full-time over one semester in Semester 2.
Delivery location
Discover your creative talent
This intermediate level course develops skills in 3D modelling and animation, 2D animation, visual effects, composition and storyboarding, sound, and writing.You'll start to understand what it takes to work in the entertainment and digital media industry as you discover your creative talent.
Upon completion you will have gained the necessary skills to be ready to enter the next stage: CUA51020-AC87 – Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects).
This course will be offered part-time scheduled over two semesters in Semester 1, and full-time over one semester in Semester 2.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
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