CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)
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.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Become a confident entry level animator
Continuing on from the CUA41220-AC86 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) you will further refine your skills in 3D animation, 2D animation, post production and visual effects, sound, and writing.
You will be introduced to Real-time rendering and Virtual environments using the Unreal game engine, you'll also gain skills to prepare you for working as an artist in the industry, and undertake your first animation production in a team environment.
Upon completion you will be ready to enter the next stage: CUA60620-AC88 – Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects).
New students who have not studied the course that precedes this qualification should contact the area to ensure they apply for the correct level of study.
This course will only be offered in semester 1 each year.
- 3D modelling and animation
- 2D animation
- Composition and Storyboarding
- Visual Effects and Post production
- Virtual environments
- 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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CUAIND412 Provide freelance services | $173.70 | $20.00 |
| CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | $318.45 | $15.00 |
| CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project | $318.45 | $35.00 |
| CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice | $144.75 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$260.55 | $41.00 |
|
|
$318.45 | $5.00 |
|
|
$434.25 | $40.00 |
|
|
$289.50 | $40.00 |
|
|
$347.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$463.20 | $15.00 |
|
|
$405.30 | $15.00 |
|
|
$289.50 | $70.00 |
|
|
$347.40 | $115.00 |
|
|
$463.20 | $10.00 |
|
|
$289.50 | $30.00 |
*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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CUAIND412 Provide freelance services | $173.70 | $20.00 |
| CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | $318.45 | $15.00 |
| CUAPPR411 Realise a creative project | $318.45 | $35.00 |
| CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice | $144.75 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$260.55 | $41.00 |
|
|
$318.45 | $5.00 |
|
|
$434.25 | $40.00 |
|
|
$289.50 | $40.00 |
|
|
$347.40 | $10.00 |
|
|
$463.20 | $15.00 |
|
|
$405.30 | $15.00 |
|
|
$289.50 | $70.00 |
|
|
$347.40 | $115.00 |
|
|
$463.20 | $10.00 |
|
|
$289.50 | $30.00 |
*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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This form is only for course enquiries. If you would like to apply, please refer to the SELECT YOUR PREFERRED CAMPUS AND APPLY section above.