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CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and CG Artistry)

CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and CG Artistry)

National ID CUA41220 State ID AE87

Through this entry-level course you'll gain a range of skills in designing and producing digital art, animation and games and will be engaged in real life animation challenges. This course is designed to introduce you to the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a Computer Graphics (CG) artist, animator, or game designer.

 
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Overview

Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Perth

When Semester 1, 2026

How On campus

Step into the exciting world of digital art, animation, and game art with this dynamic entry-level course. 

The Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and CG Artistry) is designed to introduce you to the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a computer graphics (CG) artist, animator, or tech artist.
Throughout the course, you'll explore 2D & 3D modelling and animation, digital art, game assets and prototyping, visual effects, storyboarding, and story writing. You'll gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and begin to understand what it takes to work in the entertainment and digital media industries. 

This is your opportunity to unleash your creativity, tackle real-world challenges, and build a strong foundation for a career in animation, games, or film.

As you develop your artistic voice and technical skills, you'll discover your creative talent and prepare for the next stage of your career pathway.

This course is 100% practical and you will learn the basics of:

  • 3D modelling and animation
  • Digital art
  • 2D animation
  • Writing
  • Composition and Storyboarding

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2026

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2026
Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
How On campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities $170.80 $51.45 $5.00
CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry $244.00 $73.50 $5.00
CUAMWB401 Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries $219.60 $66.15 $15.00
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices $97.60 $29.40 $15.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
Create 2D digital animations
$292.80 $88.20 $41.00
Create digital visual effects
$341.60 $102.90 $46.00
Author interactive media
$244.00 $73.50 $30.00
Produce innovative digital images
$292.80 $88.20 $15.00
Produce innovative video art
$292.80 $88.20 $20.00
Create storyboards
$292.80 $88.20 $41.00
Write simple stories
$146.40 $44.10 $5.00
Use simple modelling for animation
$195.20 $58.80 $25.00
Design and create 3-D digital models
$244.00 $73.50 $30.00

*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.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2026
Where Perth
How On campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities $170.80 $51.45 $5.00
CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry $244.00 $73.50 $5.00
CUAMWB401 Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries $219.60 $66.15 $15.00
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices $97.60 $29.40 $15.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
Create 2D digital animations
$292.80 $88.20 $41.00
Create digital visual effects
$341.60 $102.90 $46.00
Author interactive media
$244.00 $73.50 $30.00
Produce innovative digital images
$292.80 $88.20 $15.00
Produce innovative video art
$292.80 $88.20 $20.00
Create storyboards
$292.80 $88.20 $41.00
Write simple stories
$146.40 $44.10 $5.00
Use simple modelling for animation
$195.20 $58.80 $25.00
Design and create 3-D digital models
$244.00 $73.50 $30.00

*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.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

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