Bachelor of Art & Design - 3D Animation & VFX
Creative Media
A course by
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.
NZ$12,420
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
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.
About This Course
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
Build towards these roles
3D AnimatorCompositorTechnical Director (VFX/Animation)Visual Effects ArtistMotion Graphics ArtistJunior/Advanced AnimatorLighting Technical Director
Build skills in these industries
Film & Media
