UndergraduateArts & Design
Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation
TAFE NSW, Multi-campus, NSW, Australia
About this program
Become a skilled 3D and visual effects artist or animator with the creative and technical skills to succeed in the industry. Gain experience in deadline-driven, simulated commercial settings. Work with others on creative projects and graduate with a strong showreel to launch your career.
Learn the principles of art, animation and production. Prepare for roles in film, game design, TV, advertising and new fields like virtual and augmented reality. Join graduates who've worked on major projects for companies like ILM, Disney, Netflix, Animal Logic and Double Negative.
Learning Outcomes:
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
- blend your creativity with the latest technology to create impressive 3D art, design and animations
- develop solutions that meet client briefs and follow the agreed production process
- work with others across the production pipeline to delivery creative results that meet client needs
- balance creativity with technical skills and ethical awareness to stay true to your artistic vision
- research, analyse and clearly share your ideas with clients and team members
- think critically and use feedback to improve your future creative work.
Course Outcomes:
Develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market:
- Graduate with a bachelor's degree.
- A showreel to showcase your skills and impress potential clients.
- The skills and knowledge to work with advanced tools and stay current with industry trends.
- The confidence to work with diverse creative teams to solve client briefs with strategic, imaginative ideas.
- A strong network of peers who will progress with you in the industry.
- Experience in leading major industry productions with confidence.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 34 parts
- Year 1
- 3DSCS101A - Screen and Story
- 3DANI101A - Animation 1
- 3DMOD102A - 3D Modelling 1
- 3DART102A - 3D Artistry 1
- 3DVAS101A - Visual Arts 1
- 3DART103A - 3D Artistry 2
- 3DCAM101A - Cameras and Lighting
- 3DVAS102A - Visual Arts 2
- Year 2
- 3DRET201A - 3D Texturing and Shading
- 3DSTU201A - 3D Production Studio 1
- 3DRET202A - 3D Rendering and Lighting
- 3DMOD201A - 3D Modellling 2
- 3DANI201A - Animation 2
- 3DDIG202A - Digital Compositing
- 3DRIG203A - 3D Rigging
- 3DPFX201A - Programming for VFX
- Year 3
- 3DSTU303A - 3D Production Studio 3
- 3DPRT301A - 3D Portfolio 1
- 3DSTU304A - 3D Production Studio 2
- Year 3
- 3DANI301A - 3D Animation 1
- 3DANI302A - 3D Animation 2
- 3DAST301A - 3D Asset Creation 1
- 3DAST302A - 3D Asset Creation 2
- 3DLDV301A - 3D Look Development 1
- 3DLDV302A - 3D Look Development 2
- 3DTCH303A - Technical Art 1
- 3DTCH304A - Technical Art 2
- 3DCMP303A - VFX Compositing 1
- 3DCMP304A - VFX Compositing 2
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
- Year 12 or equivalent Other requirements: - Portfolio of 8-12 examples of artworks. - Submission of a portfolio, design or written task. Download document
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