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CUA31020 VETDSS - Certificate III in Screen and Media (3D Game Design)

Duration

2 Years
½ Day/Week

Location

Geelong City

Placement

Recommended

Scored

No

Outcome

Full qualification

Entry requirements

  • Attending a secondary school
  • Literacy and numeracy level equivalent to the successful completion of Year 9
  • Review the personal learning requirements essential to this course and discuss with your school VET Coordinator before you apply.

You will learn

  • The design process to plan and sketch ideas 
  • Create, design and build engaging 2D digital animations
  • Master the fundamentals of 3D animation to bring creations to life
  • Develop models, textures, and characters for 3D designs
  • Lighting and camera techniques to enhance the visual impact of your work

Course outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will receive:

  • Recognition of up to two VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence
  • ATAR contribution: if you receive a VCE VET Units 3 and 4 sequence you may be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR 
  • Certificate III in Screen and Media qualification

Dress code and course materials

Assessment is based on

  • Hands-on projects
  • Assignments and quizzes 
  • Portfolio
  • Team projects

Further study options

Applications & attendance

How to apply

You must first speak to your school about VETDSS before proceeding with the below application.

  1. Watch our how to apply video.
  2. Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

Intake Applications Attendance Classes  
2025 VET Full Year
Geelong City Campus
Open: 6 Aug 2024
Close: 12 Mar 2025
Class Day Part Time Delivered Geelong City Campus Apply
2025 VET Full Year
Geelong City Campus
Open: 6 Aug 2024
Close: 12 Mar 2025
Class Day Part Time Intake Only for Gordon VCE Student Apply
Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee you will secure a place in your selected course. We recommend you apply early.

Units

Year 1 Core Units Code Hours
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment BSBCRT311 40
Apply work health and safety practices CUAWHS312 30
Year 1 Elective Units Code Hours
Create 2D digital animations CUAANM301 35
Create visual design components CUADIG304 30
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms CUADES302 60
Plan and prepare program content CUAPPM312 60
Year 2 Core Units Code Hours
Work effectively in the creative arts industry CUAIND311 50
Year 2 Elective Units Code Hours
Create 3D digital animations CUAANM302 75
Create 3D digital models CUAANM313 75
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms CUADES303 60
Review and apply traditional animation principles ICTGAM306 60

Please note that the electives listed are those delivered by the Gordon but you may not be required to complete all of these to successfully complete this qualification. In order to clarify what is required to complete this qualification, please check https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga