Bachelor of Art & Design - 3D Animation & VFX
Creative Media
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Media Design School
Craft stunning 3D worlds and visual effects for film, TV, and digital media through this award-winning bachelor’s program in 3D Animation & VFX, offered at NZQF Level 7. Study online or on-campus and develop technical and creative skills for the media industry.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Media Design School, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
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Master 3D Animation and Visual Effects Techniques
Demonstrate proficiency in 3D animation, rigging, compositing, modelling, rendering, and use of industry-standard visual effects software.
Create Professional-Level Short Films
Work as part of a team on industry-level productions using contemporary VFX techniques to deliver a state-of-the-art short film.
Develop Art, Design, and Technical Skills
Acquire foundational and advanced art and design skills, as well as the technical abilities essential for digital animation, film, and creative media industries.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Art & Design (3D Animation & VFX) at Media Design School at Strayer prepares students to become skilled professionals in the fast-evolving field of digital animation and visual effects. Over three years, students will gain expertise in art foundations, industry-standard VFX and animation tools, team production, and specialized areas such as compositing, technical direction, and 3D modelling. The program culminates in industry-level projects and helps graduates launch careers in film, TV, and gaming production environments. Graduates have gone on to work on globally recognized films and receive international awards for their creative work.
Course Content
- Foundation art skills
- Industry-standard technical tools and visual effects software
- Modelling, animation, rigging, visual effects
- 3D Modelling
- 3D Rendering
- Traditional Art and Design for 3D
- Digital Art (I & II)
- Foundation Mini-Project
- Design Principles and Practice (I & II)
- Pre-production
- Video Productions
- 3D Scripting
- Industry Procedures and Practice (I & II)
- Animation: Workflow and Principles
- Animation: Mechanics, Expressions, and Gestures
- Animation: Non Verbal Communication
- Technical Director Modelling II
- Technical Director Rendering II
- Technical Director Compositing
- Mini Project
- Advanced Rigging
- Motion Design Animation
- Motion Design Production Techniques
- Visual Effects 2D & 3D Compositing
- Visual Effects Compositing Production Techniques
- Advanced Creature Animation
- Advanced 3D Technical Studies
- Advanced Visual Effects Compositing
- Team and Individual Production Projects
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 3, CIE or IB University Entrance or Level 4 or higher qualification from related discipline
Portfolio (3D models or visualisations favoured)
Applicants aged 20+ may not need formal entrance qualifications
English Language Requirements
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Film & Media
Animation
Visual Effects
Game Development
Digital Creative Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
3D Animator
Compositor
Technical Director (VFX/Animation)
Visual Effects Artist
Motion Graphics Artist
Junior/Advanced Animator
Lighting Technical Director
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