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Certificate III in Screen and Media (Animation & Game Art)

National ID: CUA31020 | State ID: AD88

Welcome to the creative world of CG art and games

Get started on your journey into the diverse and expansive fields of CG art, animation, 3D modelling and games design.

With industry-standard software, you'll be introduced to the art of 3D modelling, 2D animation, digital art, and game development. Through this course you'll start your journey to becoming a skilled digital artist.

This course will prepare you with the foundation skills to use Photoshop, Maya, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, Game Maker, Premiere Pro and Toon Boom Harmony.

These skills will give you a solid base to continue into the Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation & Game Art).

Gain these skills

  • 3D modelling
  • 2D animation
  • Game design
  • Video editing

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

  • 3D Generalist
  • Digital Artist
  • 2D Animator
  • Games Developer
  • Video Editor

Further Study Option(s)

  • Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation & Game Art)
  • Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation & Game Art)
  • Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Digital Art & Animation)
  • Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Game Art & Design)

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate IV in Information Technology (Games and Intelligent Systems)

National ID: ICT40120 | State ID: AE09

Have a hand in shaping the future of gaming and smart technologies.

From hands-on game development to navigating the nuances of intelligent systems, this course promises an immersive learning expedition. Balancing intricate technical skills with team collaboration essentials, it's the pathway to a groundbreaking career in the cutting-edge intersection of gaming and smart tech.

Dive in and be part of the future today.

During game development sessions, you'll work with top-of-the-line VR headsets, leveraging both the Unity and Unreal game engines.
Meanwhile, in the robotics sessions, you'll engage with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Jetson Nano microcontrollers, establishing sophisticated IoT networks that feed data to machine learning algorithms.

Gain these skills

  • Programming & Software Development: The foundational knowledge to write, test, and optimize code across multiple languages, with an emphasis on both introductory and advanced techniques, as well as mobile and data-driven application development.
  • Understanding & Implementing Emerging Technologies: Proficiency in identifying, evaluating, and implementing current and futuristic tech, especially in areas like IoT and intelligent systems.
  • Collaborative & Critical Thinking Skills: The ability to work effectively within the ICT industry's team dynamics and apply advanced critical thinking to streamline and enhance work processes.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Junior Game Developer: Assisting in the design and development processes of video games, working under senior developers to learn and apply programming skills.

IoT Technician: Supporting the implementation and maintenance of IoT devices and networks in various environments.

IT Support Specialist: Providing technical support, troubleshooting issues, and assisting clients with ICT-related problems.

Database Assistant: Helping manage and query relational databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.

QA Tester: Testing games and software applications for bugs, glitches, and overall performance, providing feedback to development teams

Further Study Option(s)

 Diploma of Information Technology (Games and Intelligent Systems)

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Games and Intelligent Systems)

National ID: ICT50220 | State ID: AD90

Take you programming skills to the next level

In this course you will embrace new technologies and develop skills in virtual reality, augmented reality, games development, mobile applications and advanced apps, Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics using Python, C# and Unity.

You will use current industry standards and emerging technology as you conduct LiveWorks projects with industry partners.

You'll be able to utilise project management techniques and develop advanced soft skills such as communication with clients through teamwork to align the end product with business needs. Independent thinking and problem-solving skills developed within your studies at Certificate IV level are further enhanced with real life client projects.

This course is suited to Certificate IV programming graduates, and computer programming professionals.

 Gain these skills

  • Programming skills in the fields of computer games, robotics, mobile applications, virtual reality, and the internet of things.
  • Project Management, team work and advanced client skills
  • Software testing and debugging systems

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Software Developer | Software Applications Specialist | Digital Programmer | Software Developer | Applications Support | Mobile and Desktop Applications Developer | Games and VR developer | IoT/robotics specialist

Further Study Option(s)

Successful completion of this course may help you gain entry into university.

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Game Art & Design)

National ID: CUA60620 | State ID: AC85

Let your artistic skills take you to the next level

Game artists build the environmentscharacters and the vehicles/props for games.

As well as providing hands-on artistic and technical training in game art, this Advanced Diploma delves into designing games and scripting game interactions. You'll benefit from our strong industry connections and have the opportunity to showcase your work to many of the largest studios in Perth at the end of year Expo. By the end of this course you'll have created a showreel of work and produced a game of your own.

You will be equipped to be competitive in the global market, using the same software and work practices employed by top games and animation studios all over the world.

Gain these skills

The course is 100% practical and you will develop your creative abilities in:

  • 3D character modelling, texturing and rigging
  • Environment and prop creation
  • Concept art
  • Level design and gameplay
  • Game scripting and interactivity
  • Software including Autodesk Maya, Unity, Pixologic Zbrush, Substance Painter and Designer and Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Electronic Game Developer

Other job titles may include:

  • Games Designer
  • Games Artist
  • Level Designer
  • 3D Modeller
  • Animator
  • Technical Artist
  • Gameplay Programmer

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Digital Art & Animation)

National ID: CUA60620 | State ID: AC84

Become a skilled CG Artist and Animator

CG artists design and create the visual elements of animations, films, games, and advertisements such as environments, characters, vehicles/props, visual effects and motion graphics.

Reach your potential as a CG artist with our Advanced Diploma qualification, learn to build stunning art for games and film, characters and worlds using leading industry-standard tools. With our industry connections, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your work at the end-of-year Expo.

This Advanced Diploma qualification is art-focused and provides you with high-end practical skills in concept art3D modellinganimationrigging and 2D/3D animation. Showcase your talent and leave a lasting impression with your own showreel and an animated film.

Get ready to take your skills to the next level! Upon completion of this course, you'll have the tools and knowledge to compete in the global market with cutting edge software and work practices used by top animation, VFX, and game studios worldwide.

Gain these skills

This course is 100% practical and you will develop your creative abilities in:

  • Concept art and visual development
  • 3D character modelling, texturing and rigging
  • CG Lighting and Cinematography
  • 2D and 3D character animation
  • Short film production
  • Software including Maya, Toon Boom Harmony, Zbrush, Unreal Engine, Adobe Substance 3D Painter, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Game and Multimedia Developers

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development)

National ID: ICT40120 | State ID: AC17

Launch into a future-proof IT career

When you complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development) you will gain career enhancing knowledge and skills to support a wide range of growing gaming development, virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR, 360) fields. Opportunities exist to engage in real life projects using industry standard software, skills, and knowledge.

You will be an attractive applicant for roles growing in demand such as 3D modelling and animation, interactive media design and production, and user interface design.

Gain these skills:

  • 3D modelling
  • Immersive technologies
  • Coding for games
  • 3D animation
  • Simple artificial intelligence
  • Interactive media design
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Industry standard game design software and hardware
  • All SM TAFE certificate IV IT qualifications include core skills of programming ethics and privacy, cyber risk management, critical thinking, new technology research, teamwork and client support.

Specialist facilities on-campus

Our Simulated Games Development Studio at the Thornlie campus provides a training environment designed to emulate professional industry working conditions and provide access to current industry-standard hardware and software. The simulated studio also provides students with opportunities to collaborate with other digital media students to create engaging interactive applications for a range of industries and platforms.

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Game developer | 3D modelling artist | Animator | Interactive media designer

Course overview

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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National ID: ICT40815 | State ID: AVZ6

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

When you complete the Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies, you will be an attractive applicant for in-demand IT roles such as digital media designer, digital media producer, digital content producer, interactive media designer, online digital producer and digital/social media coordinator. Further Study Option(s) Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games, Diploma of Digital Media Technologies

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
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National ID: CUA51015 | State ID: AB76

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Illustrators (including Animators), Concept Artist, 2D/3D Animator, Visual Effects Artist, Special Effects Designer, Instructional Designer, Animation Designer, Motion Graphics Artist (Film, TV, Advertising & Games industries)

Further Study Option(s)

Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Digital Art and Animation), Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Game Art and Design)

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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National ID: CUA41215 | State ID: AB74

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Concept Artist, Visual Effects Artist, Digital Artist, 2D/3D Animator, Animation/Visual Effects Designer, Motion Graphics Artist (Film, TV, Advertising & Games industries)

Further Study Option(s)

Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art), Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Game Art and Design)

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
No No selection criteria

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National ID: ICT40120 | State ID: AC17

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Game developer | 3D modelling artist | Animator | Interactive media designer

Course overview

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Thornlie

  • Two semesters
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Thornlie Two semesters No No selection criteria

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