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Animation, Games and Visual Effects

Our courses will help you bring your ideas to life. 

Animators, visual effects artists, and digital creatives are highly sought after to support the increasing demand for digital content. Develop a broad range of digital skills including digital art, 2D animation, 3D modelling and animation, storytelling, and audio production. Courses are offered at our Joondalup and Perth campuses, with each campus specialising in either Game Art or Visual Effects at Diploma and Advanced Diploma level.

Our Perth studios are located in the creative Perth Cultural Centre in the heart of Northbridge. The courses offered here focus on creating digital art for the entertainment industry. You’ll learn how to create concept art, 2D and 3D character animation, digital character sculpting, modelling and rigging, world building, and asset creation for animated films and games.

Courses are delivered in a practical learning environment using the latest industry-standard software, including Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Unity, and Unreal Engine. As a graduate, you’ll be equipped to compete in local, national, and global markets using the same software tools and work practices employed by leading animation and game studios around the world.

If you are interested in visual effects used in TV and film, then the Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) is for you. At our Joondalup campus, you will have access to specialised PC labs and motion capture studios. You will develop skills in 2D and 3D animation, post-production, storyboarding, design, creative writing, audio production, and visual effects at Diploma level. At Advanced Diploma level, you will be involved in industry animation project work, gaining real-world experience and building an extensive portfolio.

Please note we have further Animation and Games courses available under Film, TV and Radio Broadcasting (Media).

Shine 2021

This is your chance to see the best of our talented final year animation and games students for 2021 from NMTAFE studies in art and design. Here are just a few examples.

Natalia Monroy
Forest pool, 2021

Ying Pung
Dickensian scene, 2021

Follow these links for a comprehensive collection of student and staff work.

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    Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)

    National ID CUA51020 | State ID AC87

    Your journey towards a career in the Animation and Visual Effects industry continues!

    This twelve-month course is the second stage on your pathway towards a career in Animation and Visual Effects.

    Campuses
    • Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)

    National ID CUA60620 | State ID AC88

    Last step! Experience and polish for the Animation and Visual Effects industry

    This high-level course focusses on gaining the experience and portfolio to get employed in the Animation and Visual Effects industry.

    Campuses
    • Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Studio Production Environment Skill Set

    State ID EAC93

    Enhance your digital skills

    This skill set is aimed at graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media (Animation/Games Art) who are wanting to specialise. It is designed to help you be more competitive in marketing yourself and finding employment.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus