Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies - 3D Animation & VFX
Creative Media
A course by
Media Design School
One-year graduate diploma to develop advanced skills in 3D animation and visual effects (VFX) for film, television, and digital media industries.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Media Design School campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
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Master advanced 3D animation and VFX skills
Develop proficiency in industry-standard 3D and VFX techniques and workflows for film and television.
Specialize in your chosen industry stream
Focus your skills in Foundation 3D, Technical Direction, Animation, or Visual Effects Compositing, engaging in in-depth projects and capstone work.
Build a professional portfolio
Complete a capstone project and minor projects suitable for demonstrating your capabilities to industry employers and clients.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies - 3D Animation & VFX is designed for those who already have a background in design or creative technologies and wish to level up their skills as a 3D and VFX artist. The program covers modelling, rendering, lighting, technical direction, animation, and VFX compositing using industry-standard tools and workflows for film, television, and digital media. Students specialize in one of four streams—Foundation 3D, Technical Direction, Animation, or Visual Effects Compositing—leading to a capstone project. The curriculum is taught by industry-experienced faculty, and graduates are equipped for a wide range of roles in animation, VFX, and related creative industries.
Course Content
- Traditional Art and Design for 3D and Visual Effects
- Foundation 3D
- 3D Modelling
- Photography
- Special Topic (Minor Project)
- 3D Capstone Project: Practice Based Inquiry
- Modelling
- Lighting/Rendering
- Surfacing
- 3D Scripting
- Pre-production
- Animation Workflow and Principles
- Acting and Expressions
- 2D Compositing
- 3D Compositing
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree qualification OR 4+ years relevant professional experience in design or creative technologies
Standard portfolio
Foundation knowledge of Maya 3D application (required for Technical Direction and Animation streams)
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) meeting school requirements
Language requirements if applicable (details not specified)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Film & Television
Animation
Visual Effects
Digital Media
Creative Technologies
Future employment opportunities might be
VFX Compositor
3D Animator
Technical Director
Freelance artist in animation and VFX
Creative technology specialist
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