CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media (Animation)
Get a taste for the creative world of Animation and Visual Effects.
This six-month course is designed to provide you with a taste of the different creative skillsets in the world of Animation, Digital Media and Visual Effects.

Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Get a taste of animation and visual effects
This course is an introduction to the world of Animation, Digital Media and Visual Effects.
Learn basic skills in: 3D modelling, 2D animation, digital art, post production, sound and writing. The basic skills you will learn will provide the core building blocks to continue your training pathway towards a career in Animation and Visual Effects.
Upon completion you will be ready to enter the next stage: CUA41220-AC86 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) or CUA41220-AC82 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art).
This course is only offered in semster 1 each year
- 3D modelling basics
- 2D animation basics
- Digital Art skills
- Post production basics
- Sound
- Writing
I have the following attributes:
- Creative and imaginative
- Passionate
- Good analytical and spatial skills
- Technically minded
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment | $219.60 | $66.15 | $5.00 |
CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry | $244.00 | $73.50 | $5.00 |
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices | $97.60 | $29.40 | $15.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $41.00 |
|
$366.00 | $110.25 | $5.00 |
|
$244.00 | $73.50 | $55.00 |
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $10.00 |
|
$244.00 | $73.50 | $5.00 |
|
$244.00 | $73.50 | $10.00 |
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $10.00 |
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment | $219.60 | $66.15 | $5.00 |
CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry | $244.00 | $73.50 | $5.00 |
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices | $97.60 | $29.40 | $15.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
---|---|---|---|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $41.00 |
|
$366.00 | $110.25 | $5.00 |
|
$244.00 | $73.50 | $55.00 |
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $10.00 |
|
$244.00 | $73.50 | $5.00 |
|
$244.00 | $73.50 | $10.00 |
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $10.00 |
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $5.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for 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.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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