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CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media (3D Game Design)

Visual Arts

Next intake To be advised
Locations
Duration Part-time: 2 Years; Delivered in VETDSS area only

Course description

This course is only offered as a VETDSS program. Unleash your creativity by learning the intricacies of the design process, including planning and sketching ideas. Dive into the world of 2D and 3D animations, honing your skills in creation and design. Take it to the next level with mastery of lighting and camera techniques, elevating the visual impact of your work to new heights.

Gordon VCE / VCE VM Students

If you are studying your full VCE or VCE-VM program at The Gordon you can include a VETDSS course as part of your VCE program. Apply for a VETDSS course.

Important Information:

  • Your entry requirements and assessments will differ as you will be studying your VCE with The Gordon.
  • Fees APPLY for this course – see the Fees section below.
  • This course may be delivered under VETDSS as a partial qualification.

For more information, visit VCE at The Gordon.

Possible career outcomes

  • Visual effects artist
  • Games Developer
  • Multimedia Developer
  • Technical artist and concept artist

Applications & attendance

Applications for this course are not currently open.

Please contact customer service on 52250538 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.

Intake
Please contact Customer Service on 5225 0800 to discuss upcoming intakes.

 

Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.

Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.

An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.

Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.

    • Applicants must be 15 years and over at the time of course commencement.
    • Applicants must be undertaking VCE
    • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 to meet the academic requirements for the course.
    • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

    Pre-training review

    Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills .

    Personal Learning Requirements

    There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

    Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

    Selection mode

    Core Units Code Hours
    Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment BSBCRT311 40
    Apply work health and safety practices CUAWHS312 30
    Work effectively in the creative arts industry CUAIND311 50
    Elective Units Code Hours
    Create 2D digital animations CUAANM301 35
    Create 3D digital animations CUAANM302 75
    Create 3D digital models CUAANM313 75
    Create visual design components CUADIG304 30
    Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms CUADES302 60
    Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms CUADES303 60
    Plan and prepare program content CUAPPM312 60
    Review and apply the principles of animation ICTGAM303 60
    Year 1 Core Units Code Hours
    Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment BSBCRT311 40
    Apply work health and safety practices CUAWHS312 30
    Work effectively in the creative arts industry CUAIND311 50
    Year 1 Elective Units Code Hours
    Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms CUADES303 60
    Plan and prepare program content CUAPPM312 60
    Produce and prepare photo images CUADIG303 20
    Year 2 Elective Units Code Hours
    Author interactive sequences CUADIG312 40
    Create 2D digital animations CUAANM301 35
    Create visual design components CUADIG304 30
    Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms CUADES302 60
    Write content for a range of media CUAWRT301 40

     

    Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

    Assessment is based on:

    • Hands-on work
    • Written assignments
    • Team Projects 
    • Quizzes, Portfolio

    This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

    Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

    FeesRateUnitIndicative Course HoursIndicative Tuition Payable by StudentMax. Indicative Government Subsidy Total
    Concession Tuition AUD $0.70 per hour 575 AUD $402.00 AUD $4,088.00
    Standard Tuition AUD $3.50 per hour 575 AUD $2,012.00 AUD $4,088.00
    Full Fee Tuition AUD $12.50 per hour 575 AUD $7,188.00

    Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee

    Education Levy AUD $86.25

     

    All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

    Which fee will I pay?

    Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

    Fee help and student loans

    VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.
    The current years maximum VET Student Loan Course Cap is $

    Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

    Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.

    Date published: 20/09/2024 2:00:27 PM
    CUA31020-Certificate-III-in-Screen-and-Media-(3D-Game-Design)