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

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This course is Fully Government Funded for eligible students in Victoria. See more info under MELBOURNE below.

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.

Sydney

Commencing 21st Feb 2019

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Thu session

Delivered over 2 years

4 Semesters (60 weeks)

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

Commencing 28th Feb 2019

9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Thu, Fri session

2 days per week

1 Semester (15 weeks)

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

School Holidays:

15 - 18th Apr
8 - 12th Jul
30 - 4th Oct
2019

20 - 24th Jan
14 - 17th Apr
6 - 10th Jul
2020

8:45 am - 5:00 pm | 5 days per week

6 x 1 week (240 hrs) delivered over consecutive school holiday periods over 2 years

NSW Board endorsed course | On campus delivery

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

Commencing 24th Jul 2019

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Wed session

Delivered over 2 years

4 Semesters (60 weeks)

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).

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Melbourne

Commencing 12th Feb 2019

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Tues, Wed, Thu session

3 nights per week

1 Semester (20 weeks)

Fees for Students eligible for Government Funding:

Government subsidised: $100

Government subsidised concession: $0.00

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

Commencing 27th Feb 2019

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Wed session

Delivered over 2 years

4 Semesters (60 weeks)

VETiS course | School delivery

This is an Auspiced Program (Please enquire with your school for all course fees)

Commencing 16th Jul 2019

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Tues, Wed, Thu session

3 nights per week

1 Semester (20 weeks)

Fees for Students eligible for Government Funding:

Government subsidised: $100

Government subsidised concession: $0.00

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

** 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).

Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.

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Canberra

Commencing 23rd Jul 2019

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Tues, Thu session

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Wed session

Additional Wednesday session every fortnight

2 Semesters (20 weeks)

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).

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Adelaide

Commencing 4th Feb 2019

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Mon, Wed session

2 Semesters (40 weeks)

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

Commencing 23rd Jul 2018

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Tues, Thu session

2 Semesters (40 weeks)

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).

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Online

Commencing 19th Feb 2019

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm AEDT (daylight savings) | Tues, Thu session

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm AEDT (daylight savings) | Fri session

Additional Friday session every fortnight

2 Semesters (20 weeks)

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

Commencing 30th Jul 2019

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm AEST | Tues, Thu session

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm AEST | Fri session

Additional Friday session every fortnight

2 Semesters (20 weeks)

Full Fee: $3800

Year 10, 11 and 12: $1900

Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).

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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.