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Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts (3D Animation)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Graduate Certificate or Diploma

Next start date

Expected Feb 2026

Campus

Invercargill Campus

Summary

The Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts (3D Animation) is a one-year intensive programme designed for learners who have a degree in a related field or have industry experience. This qualification allows the learner to express your creativity using the latest techniques and technology.You will engage and develop skills from day one in team work and collaboration, building critical creative problem-solving skills vital to working in the screen and animation industries. You will develop practical skills in 3D art and animation production to develop rich storytelling experiences for a defined target audience. You will be able to work on both solo and collaborative projects so you are exposed to a wide variety of skills and experiences which will prepare you for rewarding future in the Animation Industry.This course focuses on developing your creativity and technical skills to develop complex character and story-based projects. You will be getting experience using techniques from 3D and Visual Effects animation industries.You will learn:Character development and StorytellingPrinciples of Animation and movement studies3D and VFX animation stylesStudio and Digital DrawingDevelop skills in communications, project management, leadership and team building.While technology moves rapidly the skills in critical thinking, research, development, leadership and storytelling are universally transferable and will give students a foundation which will endure the changing technologies.Software includes industry standard applications such as: Maya, Zbrush, Houdini, Marvellous Design, Substance and Adobe collections and much more.

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