Game Art Foundations
Certificate III in Screen and Media CUA31015
The Game Art Foundations course will teach students how to develop 3D environments, characters and animation for interactive games. Game art development is an exciting and dynamic entertainment medium that is quickly being adapted into traditional areas such as architecture, product design and film making as well as emerging technologies such as VR and AR.
The course covers the techniques of making 3D artwork for games including:
- Concept art
- 3D modeling
- Texturing
- Animation
- Lighting
- Gray boxing
- Creating animated game characters
- Creating interactive environments
- Adding audio
- Interactive game play elements
The Game Art Foundations course teaches students best practice for a creative and iterative pipeline with the importance on developing quality 3D artwork for games. Students will work with real-time game engines to showcase their creativity and build their technical knowledge in order to maximise their artwork within fun and engaging game environments.
Students will learn the entire game art development pipeline starting from planning and concept art, modelling and texturing and finally animation and bringing their work to life. They will learn how to successfully bring all their artwork into game engines and add interactive elements and audio for the finishing touches.
Successful completion of the course will allow students to continue to develop quality artwork for games and will build a portfolio for potential entry into AIE’s Advanced Diploma level courses.
Course Fees and Start Dates
Please see course start dates and associated fees below.
Please note: VET in School students should see their school’s VET Coordinator for fees.
- Commencing 9th Feb 2021
- 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Tues, Thu session
- 2 nights per week
- 2 Semesters (30 weeks)
- Full Fee: $4400
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $2200
- Commencing 2nd Feb 2021
- 12:50 pm - 5:00 pm | Tues session
- 1 days per week
- 4 Semesters (60 weeks)
- NSW Board endorsed course | Woy Woy delivery
- Full Fee: $4400
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $2200
- School Holidays:
- 12 - 16th Apr
- 5 - 9th Jul
- 27 - 1st Oct
- 2021
- 17 - 21st Jan
- 18 - 22nd Apr
- 4 - 8th Jul
- 2022
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 5 days per week
- 6 x 1 week (40 hrs) delivered over consecutive school holiday periods over 2 years
- NSW Board endorsed course | On campus delivery
- Full Fee: $4400
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $2200
Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).
- Commencing 2nd Feb 2021
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Tues, Thu session
- 2 nights per week
- 2 Semesters (40 weeks)
- Full Fee: $4400
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $2200
** If you are studying a VETiS course, your course fee will be determined by your school.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).
- Commencing 9th Feb 2021
- 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Tues, Thu session
- 2 Semesters (35 weeks)
- Full Fee: $4400
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $2200
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).
ACT SKILLED CAPITAL FUNDING FOR TRAINING is available to eligible students living or working in the ACT.
JOB TRAINER funding is available for eligible students living or working in the ACT and is a jointly funded initiative of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments.
- Commencing 1st Feb 2021
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Mon, Wed session
- Evenings, 2 nights per week
- 2 Semesters (40 weeks)
- Full Fee: $4400
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $2200
- Commencing 20th Jul 2021
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Tues, Thu session
- Evenings, 2 nights per week
- 2 Semesters (40 weeks)
- Full Fee: $4400
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $2200
Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).
- Commencing 8th Feb 2021
- 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm AEST | Mon, Wed session
- 2 Semesters (30 weeks)
- Full Fee: $4400
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $2200
- Commencing 8th Jun 2021
- 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm AEST | Tues, Thu session
- 2 Semesters (30 weeks)
- Full Fee: $4400
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $2200
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).
ACT SKILLED CAPITAL FUNDING FOR TRAINING is available to eligible students living or working in the ACT.
JOB TRAINER funding is available for eligible students living or working in the ACT and is a jointly funded initiative of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments.
The minimum computer specifications that we recommend for Certificate courses are:
- i5 microprocessor
- 8 GB ram
- This is a 100% online delivered course so there is a reasonable bandwidth speed required (512kbps minimum recommended) and downloads may vary from 60MB – 100MB per week for classes. An initial download of the software will be needed and this is around 4GB.
- Headset with microphone
The minimum suggested computer specifications are:
- i7 microprocessor
- 8 GB ram
- 6 series NVidia graphics card
- This is a 100% online delivered course so there is a reasonable bandwidth speed required (512kbps minimum recommended) and downloads may vary from 60MB – 100MB per week for classes. An initial download of the software will be needed and this is around 4GB.
- Headset with microphone
If your current computer meets these specifications, you will be able to install and run the software required for your course.
Online students will need the following software to successfully complete the course:
- Unity3D Personal Edition - Unity
- Autodesk Maya - Autodesk
- Photoshop – Student versions can be purchased through the Adobe creative suite. Gimp can be used as a free alternative, however all our course resources and teacher knowledge revolve around using the Creative Cloud applications.
- Web browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
- Adobe Connect plugin
- PDF Reader such as Adobe Acrobat reader
Students will also need an internet connection, preferably broadband for streaming live discussions, collaboration and downloads.
Units of Competency
CORE
BSBCRT301
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
BSBWHS201
Contribute to health and safety of self and others
CUAIND311
Work effectively in the creative arts industry
ELECTIVES
BSBDES201
Follow a design process
CUAANM302
Create 3D digital animations
CUAACD201
Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas
BSBDES303
Explore and apply creative design process to 3D forms
BSBDES301
Explore use of colour
CUAANM303
Create 3D digital models
CUASOU304
Prepare audio assets
ICTICT308
Use advanced features of computer applications
Reserve your place
This is a direct entry course, no portfolio or interview is necessary.
Please note: VET in School students should see their school’s VET Coordinator for fees.
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