Certificate III in Screen (Visual FX for Film)
| Qualification | Certificate III | Program Code: | CUF30101 |  |
| Location: | Canberra | Application: | AIE | |
| Duration: | 120hrs oncampus | Course Schedule: | Part time, 4hrs per session | |
Overview
The Certificate III in Screen (Visual FX for Film) is a nationally accredited course designed to introduce students to techniques in digital composition and film post production effects using Discreet Combustion software.
The course teaches students fundamental skills in foreground/background composition, compositing in a 3D workspace, render passes, special effects (fog, rain and blur), motion tracking, stabilising film footage, colour correction, greenscreen editing techniques and particle systems such as fire, rain, smoke and explosions.
For examples of work created during the Certificate III in Screen (Visual FX for Film) course, click here.
| Modules | Module Name | Hours involved |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Introdction to combustion, foreground & background composition, colour correction and particle effects | 35hrs |
| Module 2a (for 3D artists)*** | Compositing and computer graphics, 3DS Max render elements, setting up a 3D scene for rendering in passes, integrating 3D into combustion | 35hrs |
| Module 2b (for film makers)*** | Compositing for the film makers, stabilising and tracking footage, wire removal and extracting mattes from green/blue screen footage. | 35hrs |
| Module 3 | Production. In this module, students apply knowledge learnt throughout the course to develop a short animation/film project | 30hrs |
| TOTAL | 100hrs** |
** an additional 20 hours will be employed as directed by the tutor in self-directed
creative and research activities
*** Students can choose to complete either Module 2a OR 2b, depending on their interests & previous skills, to complete the Certificate III course.
Course Costs
Total course fees $900, with flexible payment options available. This course is offered part time, with intakes in semester one and two each year. Please contact AIE Canberra for more information and course start dates.
Pre-requisites
For Module 2a, some experience using 3D Studio Max such as completion of Certificate II in Basic Electronic 3D Animation or Certificate III in Screen (Animation) is required. For Module 2b, experience using a digital video camera or digital still camera is required.
How to Apply
