Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects is aimed at those wishing to extend their capabilities and qualifications in animation and visual effects as well as those looking to transition into this field of practice from another study area or career. The Graduate Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Adapt, apply, and synthesise technical and creative skills to create animation and visual effects outputs.
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Employ critical thinking, analytical skills, and research methods to explore concepts and develop advanced knowledge in animation and visual effects.
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Creatively explore advanced concepts and the construction of meaning through animation and visual effects practice for diverse audiences using a variety of methods.
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Integrate self-reflexive and professional practice principles to contribute ethically and responsibly to practices and discourses in animation and visual effects.
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Work independently and collaboratively to conceive, develop, document, and resolve animation and visual effects processes and outcomes.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

You must complete 48 UOC.

Core Courses36 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Students in the Graduate Diploma program can request to transfer into the Masters program provided the student has achieved a Pass in all courses and a credit average overall. The 48 UOC completed in the Graduate Diploma should be carried forward as credit in the Masters.

Students who wish to exit the Graduate Diploma program early may nominate to transfer to and graduate from the Graduate Certificate provided the requirements for the program have been met.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Certificate in Animation and Visual Effects - GCertAVFX7319 - Animation and Visual Effects
Master of Animation and Visual Effects - MAVFX9319 - Animation and Visual Effects

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Animator, 3D artist, 3D generalist, CG effects artist, creature effects artist, concept artist, storyboard artist, texture artist, visual effects artist, visual effects compositor, VFX supervisor, matte painter, media arts practitioner, motion designer, art director, post-production artist, virtual production artist, game developer, layout artist

Program Fees

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