South Metropolitan TAFE
Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) This course provides the skills and knowledge to start your career in the world of animation, gaming and visual effects. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and develop a diverse portfolio of work.Delivery mode
South Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Non-School Leaver: Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)
AQF: Certificate III Additional requirements may apply.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) will prepare you for the following roles.
Animator
An Animator produces illustrated scenes using 2D or 3D techniques to tell a story or convey a message. You might be involved in planning and design...
Digital Animator
A Digital Animator uses a range of technologies to produce animated scenes for use in various media. Your animations may be used online or for tele...
Level Designer
A Level Designer is responsible for creating engaging, interactive, and challenging levels within video games. Duties include designing layouts, pl...
Environment Artist
An Environment Artist creates immersive 3D environments for video games, films, or simulations. You may work in game development studios or film pr...
3D Artist
A 3D Artist creates visually stunning 3D models and environments for media such as games, films, and advertising. You’ll use 3D software to design...
Concept Artist
A Concept Artist creates visual designs and artwork for projects in fields like gaming, film, and animation. You might work with creative teams to...
Storyboard Artist
A Storyboard Artist visualises scripts and concepts through detailed drawings that outline the sequence of a story for films, television, or animat...
Game Artist
A Game Artist creates visual content for video games, such as characters, environments, and UI elements. You’ll collaborate with game designers and...
VFX Artist
A VFX Artist creates visual effects for films, television, and video games. You might work on everything from creating realistic explosions to desi...
Motion Graphics Designer
A Motion Graphics Designer creates visually engaging animations and graphics that enhance storytelling across various media platforms. Their respon...
About South Metropolitan TAFE
South Metropolitan TAFE offers more than 300 qualifications, from foundation courses to apprenticeships and traineeships, to diplomas and skill sets. We have over 25,000 students across our Perth campuses and more students in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America through partnerships offshore.
