CUA41220 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation & Game Art)
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.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) | Perth
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Embark on a creative journey into the world of animation and game design
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.
Enter the exciting world of digital art, animation, and game prototype development with this dynamic entry-level course!
Get ready to tackle real-life animation challenges and gain the skills you need to succeed in the global entertainment industry. With hands-on experience in designing and producing digital art and games, you'll unleash your creativity and take your skills to new heights.
Dive into 3D modelling, digital art, animation, and game design & prototyping using industry-standard software!
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to start an exciting and fulfilling career as a CG artist in animation, games and film.
Upon completion you'll also have gained the necessary skills to be ready to enter the next stage: CUA51020 AC83 Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation & Game Art)
This course is 100% practical and you will learn the basics of:
- 3D modelling
- Digital art
- 2D animation
- Game design
- Software including Autodesk Maya, Toon Boom Harmony, Unity and Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects
I have the following attributes:
- Creatively driven and imaginative
- Self motivated and passionate
- Good analytical and spatial skills
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,879.20 + Resource fee $110.00 )
(Tuition fee* $867.30 + Resource fee $110.00 )
*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.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities |
| CUAIND311 | Work effectively in the creative arts industry |
| CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUAANM301 | Create 2D digital animations |
| CUADIG311 | Prepare video assets |
| CUADIG401 | Author interactive media |
| CUADIG415 | Produce innovative digital images |
| CUADIG416 | Produce innovative video art |
| CUAILL401 | Develop and refine illustrative work |
| CUAWRT302 | Write simple stories |
| ICTGAM304 | Develop three-dimensional (3D) models for digital games |
| ICTGAM305 | Apply simple textures and shading to three-dimensional (3D) models for digital games |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,879.20 + Resource fee $110.00 )
(Tuition fee* $867.30 + Resource fee $110.00 )
*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.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities |
| CUAIND311 | Work effectively in the creative arts industry |
| CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUAANM301 | Create 2D digital animations |
| CUADIG311 | Prepare video assets |
| CUADIG401 | Author interactive media |
| CUADIG415 | Produce innovative digital images |
| CUADIG416 | Produce innovative video art |
| CUAILL401 | Develop and refine illustrative work |
| CUAWRT302 | Write simple stories |
| ICTGAM304 | Develop three-dimensional (3D) models for digital games |
| ICTGAM305 | Apply simple textures and shading to three-dimensional (3D) models for digital games |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $2,879.20 + Resource fee $110.00 )
(Tuition fee* $867.30 + Resource fee $110.00 )
*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.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities |
| CUAIND311 | Work effectively in the creative arts industry |
| CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries |
| CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices |
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CUAANM413 | Create titles for screen productions |
| CUADIG401 | Author interactive media |
| CUADIG415 | Produce innovative digital images |
| CUAILL401 | Develop and refine illustrative work |
| CUAPPM417 | Create storyboards |
| CUAPPR311 | Produce creative work |
| CUARES412 | Conduct research |
| ICTGAM431 | Design and create 3-D digital models |
| ICTGAM551 | Apply digital texturing for the 3-D environment in digital games |
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