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.
NZ$12,650
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
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.
About This Course
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
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's degree qualification OR 4+ years relevant professional experience in design or creative technologies
Build towards these roles
VFX Compositor3D AnimatorTechnical DirectorFreelance artist in animation and VFXCreative technology specialist
Build skills in these industries
Film & TelevisionAnimationVisual Effects
