Learn skills in design to develop and produce innovative and exciting content in the games, film and media industries.

This course will prepare you to edit screen content and develop programs in all stages of production.

• Location:
  St Albans, City Flinders and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, On-line Flexible, Industry, On-line and E-learning
• Course code:
  CUF50107
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• games developer
• animator
• digital video and sound editor
• games programmer
• games producer/director
• technical artist/3D artist
• games tester

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Students will gain a sound theoretical knowledge base and will gain specialised, technical or managerial skills to be able to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or teams in the film, television, radio and digital media industries. Streams allow students to specialise as a producer, production manager, animation or visual effects designer, presenter, or director of photography.

• Ensure a Safe Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBOHS509A

• Manage Projects

  Unit code

  BSBPMG510A

• Establish Networks

  Unit code

  BSBREL401A

• Collaborate in a Creative Process

  Unit code

  BSBCRT402A

• Make a Presentation

  Unit code

  BSBCMM401A

• Originate and Develop Concepts

  Unit code

  BSBCRT501A

• Design Animation and Digital Visual Effects

  Unit code

  CUFANM503A

• Write Persuasive Copy

  Unit code

  BSBWRT501A

• Implement Design Solutions

  Unit code

  BSBDES501A

• Develop Sound Design

  Unit code

  CUSSOU16A

• Implement Sound Design

  Unit code

  CUSSOU22A

• Develop Storylines and Treatments

  Unit code

  CUFWRT501A

• Build and Sustain an Innovative Work Environment

  Unit code

  BSBINN502A

• Design Web Environments

  Unit code

  CUFDIG502A

• Design Interaction

  Unit code

  CUFDIG506A

• Create 3D Digital Character Animation

  Unit code

  CUFANM501A

• Create 3D Digital Environments

  Unit code

  CUFANM502A

• Design Games

  Unit code

  CUFDIG504A

• Design Elearning Resources

  Unit code

  CUFDIG503A

• Design Digital Simulations

  Unit code

  CUFDIG507A

• Manage and Exploit Copyright Arrangements

  Unit code

  CUFCMP501A

Total number of units = 15

5 core units plus 10 elective units

8 elective units must be selected from the list below with no more than 2 units each being selected from either the International trade or Marketing fields. The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed; the CUF07 Screen and Media Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package. If not listed below, a maximum of 1 unit may be selected from a Diploma level qualification and 1 unit from an Advanced Diploma level qualification.

No more than 4 elective units previously achieved can be counted towards the qualification.

Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

• TAFE: Not applicable
• Year 12: VCE or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: Relevant industry experience and written application
• Other: Written application