CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art)
Get ready to compete in the global market alongside top animation, VFX, and game studios. Learn to design characters and worlds, build stunning game and film art, and master leading industry-standard tools.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2026
How On campus
Become a skilled CG Artist and Animator
CG artists bring imagination to life - designing and creating the environments, characters, props, visual effects and motion graphics that shape animations, films, games and advertisements.
In this Advanced Diploma, you’ll take your skills to the next level. Learn to design characters and worlds, build stunning game and film art, and master leading industry-standard tools. With our strong industry connections, you’ll also have the chance to showcase your work at our end-of-year Expo.
This art-focused qualification gives you high-end, practical skills in concept art, 3D modelling, rigging and animation. You’ll build your own professional showreel and collaborate in a team to create a short animated film or playable game prototype - experience that mirrors real studio practice.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to compete in the global market, confident using the cutting-edge software and workflows that drive today’s top animation, VFX and game studios.
This course is highly practical and you will develop your creative abilities in:
- 3D character modelling, texturing and rigging
- Environment and prop creation
- Concept art
- Game prototyping
- Studio Projects
- Software including Maya, Unreal, Zbrush, Substance Painter, Blender, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects
Other skills developed during the course include:
- Technical skills - proficiency in animation software packages.
- Creative skills - concept development, scripting, storyboarding, character design, and world-building are key components of this course.
- Teamwork and collaboration - some class activities are team-based, simulating a professional environment. You will develop the skills to document observations and experiences related to creative problem solving.
To successfully complete this course, you’ll need the following skills and qualities:
- Computer skills - familiarity with using a computer navigating advanced animation software and troubleshooting.
- Artistic skills - some experience with drawing, sketching, or digital art.
- Imagination and creativity - a strong sense of creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
- Storytelling - an interest in storytelling and narrative/character development.
- Problem-solving - the ability to tackle challenges, discuss ideas with others, and come up with solutions.
- Teamwork - a willingness to collaborate with others and work in a team environment to improve work practices.
- Communication - the ability to present and articulate ideas and give and receive feedback.
- Planning and organisation - the ability to plan a range of routine tasks and achieves goals efficiently.
- Passion for animation - a genuine interest in animation (2D/3D modelling), CGI, and game development.
- Attention to detail - careful attention to detail to ensure high-quality work.
- Persistence and patience - the ability to stay motivated and patient through complex projects and learning curves.
- It is recommended, though not essential, to have completed the Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation & Game Art) or an equivalent qualification.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUAIND611 Work professionally in the creative arts industry | $405.30 | $121.80 | $0.00 |
| CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice | $144.75 | $43.50 | $0.00 |
| CUAPPR613 Engage in the business of creative practice | $376.35 | $113.10 | $0.00 |
| CUAPPR615 Evolve ideas for professional creative work | $260.55 | $78.30 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
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$173.70 | $52.20 | $0.00 |
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$463.20 | $139.20 | $0.00 |
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$289.50 | $87.00 | $0.00 |
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$289.50 | $87.00 | $0.00 |
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$347.40 | $104.40 | $0.00 |
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$260.55 | $78.30 | $0.00 |
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$405.30 | $121.80 | $0.00 |
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$260.55 | $78.30 | $0.00 |
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$405.30 | $121.80 | $0.00 |
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$289.50 | $87.00 | $0.00 |
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$173.70 | $52.20 | $0.00 |
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$347.40 | $104.40 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
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