Diploma in Animation
Creative Media
A course by
Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
Launch your animation career with a comprehensive foundation diploma equipping you with essential skills in 2D and 3D animation, industry software, and creative production.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 40 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Apply core principles of animation
Understand and implement the foundational concepts of animation across 2D and 3D media.
Create original animated assets
Develop ideas into realistic assets using digital production and 3D modelling tools.
Refine character and effect animation
Build on animation fundamentals to design believable animated characters and effects.
What You're Signing Up For
The Diploma in Animation at Yoobee is a 40-week, NZQA Level 5 programme providing a comprehensive introduction to the core principles and practices of 2D and 3D animation. Students learn foundational animation skills, develop their artistic abilities, gain experience with industry-standard software (including Adobe Suite and 3D modelling tools), and receive personalised mentorship in small class sizes. The course covers foundations, digital production, key animation, and final image production for industry-standard animation projects.
Course Content
- Principles of animation
- Drawing and observation from real life
- Use of animation and digital production software (Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Animate, Premiere, Audition, Audacity, Sculptris)
- 3D modelling and texturing
- Creating believable animated characters and effects
- 3D character animation processes
- Planning and executing animation performances
- Composition skills
- Lighting and rendering for animation
- Understanding mood, atmosphere, and composition in animation
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 3 with credits in a relevant subject AND submission of a portfolio of creative work and interview
OR New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 4) or equivalent
International applicants: 18 years or older, proof of English language skills (IELTS 5.5 no band lower than 5.0)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Animation
Creative Industries
Digital Media
Entertainment
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level animator
Junior 3D/2D animator
Digital media artist
Animation studio assistant
Game/film/TV post-production assistant