CUF50107
Diploma of Screen and Media (Visual Effects) (Incorporating CUF40107 Certificate IV in Screen and Media)
This Diploma of Screen and Media program explores the creative and technical practices required for visual effects in film and television productions. These skills can lead you to a career in film and television digital visual effects as a Visual Effects Artist, Compositor, Motion Graphic Artist, 3D Animator or Modeller and Concept Artist.
The Diploma of Screen and Media Visual Effects will develop your skills in:
Visual Effects
Compositing
Motion Graphics
3D Modelling and Animation
2D Animation
Concept Art
Character Design
Editing
Camera Control
Planning and Shooting Visual Effects Assets
View Example of Student Work
The Diploma of Screen and Media Visual Effects will develop your skills in:
Visual Effects
Compositing
Motion Graphics
3D Modelling and Animation
2D Animation
Concept Art
Character Design
Editing
Camera Control
Planning and Shooting Visual Effects Assets
View Example of Student Work
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Career Opportunities
Visual Effects Artist, Composting Artist, Motion Graphic Artist, 3D Animator, 3D Modeller and Concept Artist.
Entry Criteria
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
and
Competence in Windows applications (eg. word processing packages) and Creative Talent are also desirable
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
and
Competence in Windows applications (eg. word processing packages) and Creative Talent are also desirable
Program Articulation
Articulation Options
Students may apply to study the Diploma as
a discrete qualification:
Diploma of Screen and Media (Visual Effects)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155028 or Full Fee - QTAC Code:155026
or,
one of the articulated options, which provide direct entry to the programs below upon successful completion of the Diploma:
Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment (Queensland University of Technology)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155172 or Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155176
Bachelor of Applied Media (University of Southern Queensland),
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155170 or Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155171
Additional University Pathway Options
Credit towards the following degree programs is available to graduates of the Diploma. Students must apply for University entry through QTAC and must commence studies in the February immediately following graduation from the Diploma.
Bachelor of Fine Art (Animation) (Queensland University of Technology),
In each case students can apply for one year's credit, leaving 2 years of study to complete the degree.
Diploma graduates will receive a minimum Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) of 82 (OP equivalent 10).
QUT and Griffith University will give 5 bonus rank points bringing a graduates TER to 87 (OP equivalent 8).
Students may apply to study the Diploma as
a discrete qualification:
Diploma of Screen and Media (Visual Effects)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155028 or Full Fee - QTAC Code:155026
or,
one of the articulated options, which provide direct entry to the programs below upon successful completion of the Diploma:
Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment (Queensland University of Technology)
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155172 or Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155176
Bachelor of Applied Media (University of Southern Queensland),
Government Subsidised Fee - QTAC Code: 155170 or Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155171
Additional University Pathway Options
Credit towards the following degree programs is available to graduates of the Diploma. Students must apply for University entry through QTAC and must commence studies in the February immediately following graduation from the Diploma.
Bachelor of Fine Art (Animation) (Queensland University of Technology),
In each case students can apply for one year's credit, leaving 2 years of study to complete the degree.
Diploma graduates will receive a minimum Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) of 82 (OP equivalent 10).
QUT and Griffith University will give 5 bonus rank points bringing a graduates TER to 87 (OP equivalent 8).
Program Duration
Full Time 18 months
Classes are generally scheduled between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Classes are generally scheduled between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Program Award
Diploma
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
Standard course cost will be charged for units of study/courses credited via RPL.
For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:
The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au
Venue
- Southbank Campus
How to Apply
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
Telephone: 1300 467 822
Facsimile: (07) 3367 1164
Location: Level 2, 33 Park Road Milton QLD 4064
Postal: PO Box 1331, Milton QLD 4064
E-mail: use website enquiry service
Internet: www.qtac.edu.au
Apply online at the QTAC website. Applications open in August for courses commencing in the following year (eg August 2012 for courses in 2013). Please see the QTAC website or the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses (available from newsagents) for information on key dates and application charges.
Applications Close
There are two intakes per year, January and July. Please consult QTAC for details of application closing dates and offer dates.
Cost
Government Subsidised Fee:
- Full Rate: $5,195
A $40 annual Administration Fee is applicable to Government subsidised enrolments.
Government subsidised fees must be paid through existing payment methods at the time of enrolment.
Full Fee: $21,000 VET FEE-HELP* eligible.
To be eligible for VET FEE-HELP, and defer payment of fees, a student must be enrolled in a full fee paying course
For full information about VET FEE-HELP and the Southbank Institute Schedule of Fees and Institute Dates, Click Here
For Additional Information
| Location: | Southbank |
| Telephone: | 07 3244 5275 |
| Facsimile: | 07 3244 5031 |
| Address | |
| In Person: | School of Engineering and Design Level 5, H Block 66 Ernest Street South Brisbane |
| Mail: | Locked Mail Bag 14 South Brisbane QLD 4101 |
| Email: | enquiry@southbank.edu.au |
| Find us at: | www.Southbank.edu.au |
| Vet Unit of Study Code | Course Code | Unit of Study Name | EFTSL | Start of Study | Administration Date | Census Date | Close of Study | Full Fee | Subsidised Fee |
| Stage 1 | |||||||||
| BCE12952 | CUVCOR09B | Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept | 0.044 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $575.00 | $69.00 |
| BCE12953 | BSBCRT301A | Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills | 0.044 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $575.00 | $69.00 |
| BCE12954 | CUVVSP12B | Produce digital images | 0.067 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $862.00 | $101.00 |
| BCE12955 | CUFWRT302A | Write simple stories | 0.033 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $431.00 | $53.00 |
| BCE12956 | CUFPPM404A | Create storyboards | 0.044 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $575.00 | $69.00 |
| BCE12957 | CUFCAM301A | Shoot material for screen productions | 0.067 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $862.00 | $125.00 |
| BCE12958 | CUFPOS201A | Perform basic vision and sound editing | 0.044 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $575.00 | $69.00 |
| BCE12959 | CUFANM303A | Create 3D digital models | 0.083 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $1086.00 | $1086.00 |
| BCE12960 | CUFANM301A | Create 2D digital animations | 0.039 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $503.00 | $61.00 |
| BCE12961 | CUSOHS301A | Follow occupational health and safety procedures | 0.011 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $144.00 | $21.00 |
| BCE12962 | CUFIND301B | Work effectively in the screen and media industries | 0.022 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $287.00 | $37.00 |
| Stage 2 | |||||||||
| BCE12963 | CUVILL401A | Research and apply techniques for illustrative work | 0.103 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $1515.00 | $85.00 |
| BCE12964 | CUVCOR04B | Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse | 0.034 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $431.00 | $53.00 |
| BCE12965 | CUFANM401A | Prepare 3D digital models for production | 0.057 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $718.00 | $85.00 |
| BCE12966 | CUFANM502A | Create 3D digital environments | 0.034 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $431.00 | $53.00 |
| BCE12967 | CUFANM402A | Create digital visual effects | 0.080 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $1006.00 | $117.00 |
| BCE12968 | CUFANM403A | Create titles for screen productions | 0.034 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $1063.00 | $1063.00 |
| BCE12969 | CUFPOS501A | Edit complex screen productions | 0.057 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $718.00 | $109.00 |
| BCE12970 | CUFANM302A | Create 3D digital animations | 0.086 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $1078.00 | $125.00 |
| BCE12971 | CUFANM501A | Create 3D digital character animation | 0.057 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $718.00 | $85.00 |
| Stage 3 | |||||||||
| BCE12972 | BSBCRT402A | Collaborate in a creative process | 0.048 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $575.00 | $69.00 |
| BCE12973 | BSBCMM401A | Make a presentation | 0.036 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $431.00 | $53.00 |
| BCE12974 | CUFPOS402A | Manage media assets | 0.048 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $1025.00 | $1025.00 |
| BCE12975 | BSBREL401A | Establish networks | 0.042 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $503.00 | $61.00 |
| BCE12976 | CUFCAM401A | Shoot a wide range of television content | 0.084 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $1006.00 | $117.00 |
| BCE12977 | BSBPMG510A | Manage projects | 0.072 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $862.00 | $101.00 |
| BCE12978 | BSBOHS509A | Ensure a safe workplace | 0.072 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $862.00 | $101.00 |
| BCE12979 | CUFANM503A | Design animation and digital visual effects | 0.096 | 8/07/2013 | 8/07/2013 | 5/08/2013 | 15/11/2013 | $1150.00 | $133.00 |
This brochure was last updated Thursday, 4 April 2013
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2013 and 30 June 2013. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements.
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2013 and 30 June 2013. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements.
