New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 6)
Creative Media
A course by
NMIT
This diploma develops advanced animation and computer generated imagery (CGI) skills with opportunities to specialize, preparing students for professional work or further study in digital animation-related fields.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 40 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Professional Practice Skills
Students prepare for professional CGI work including business acumen, legal requirements, and teamwork.
3D Modelling Proficiency
Develop skills to create both organic and hard-surface 3D models for animation.
Rigging and Animation Techniques
Understand and apply rigging processes and animate models effectively.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 6) is a 120 credit programme offered by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) and part of Te Pūkenga. It builds upon fundamental skills from the Level 5 programme, allowing students to explore areas of interest with project work and choose focus areas in animation. The programme covers professional practice, 3D modelling, rigging and animation, dynamic effects, lighting and post-production, technical development, and collaborative CGI projects. Graduates are prepared for work in professional CGI studios or as independent contractors and can pathway into the final year of a Bachelor of CGI.
Course Content
- Professional Practice 2: business skills, legal considerations, production workflow, collaboration
- 3D Modelling 2: creating soft-body and rigid-body 3D assets for characters and environments
- Rigging and Animation 2: preparing models for animation and manipulating rigs to create movement
- Dynamic Effects 2: animating complex natural effects like fire, smoke, fluid simulations
- Lighting and Post-production 2: photorealistic lighting, shading, rendering, compositing
- Technical Development 2: coding and tool development to solve CGI design challenges
- CGI Project 2: collaborative, substantial CGI projects tailored to student interests
What you need to know first
New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 5) or equivalent skills and experience
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Media
Animation
Film and Television Production
Gaming and VFX
Future employment opportunities might be
Animator
CGI Artist