Bachelor of Screen Arts - Animation Major
Creative Media
A course by
SIT
A three-year degree program to develop creativity and technical skills in 2D and 3D animation, digital storytelling, and screen arts, preparing graduates for careers in the animation and media industries.
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical skills in 2D, 3D, and VFX animation
Graduate with technical proficiency in industry-standard animation processes, encompassing both digital and physical techniques, and utilize popular software to create animated works.
Create narrative-driven animated projects
About This Course
The Bachelor of Screen Arts - Animation Major immerses students in the creative and technical world of animation for film, media, and digital storytelling. Spanning three years (360 credits), students develop hands-on skills in 2D, 3D, and visual effects animation, character and story development, as well as essential project management and collaborative practices using industry-standard tools and software. The program aims to produce graduates with a multidisciplinary approach, equipping them for versatile roles in screen arts industries.
Course Content
- 2D and 3D animation production
- Character development and storytelling
- Principles of animation and movement studies
- Stop-motion, VFX animation styles
- Studio and digital drawing
- Storyboarding and animatics
- Audio techniques for creative industries
- Visual effects compositing
- Project management and collaborative workflow
- Industry practices and critical research
Entry Requirements
University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 (with 14 credits each in 3 approved subjects)
Build towards these roles
2D animator3D animatorMotion graphics artistStoryboard artistVisual effects artistDigital content creatorAnimation studio team member
Build skills in these industries
Animation
