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Animation and Game Art

Animation and Game Art

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AE79
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
National Code
CUA60620
State Code
BGT1
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
09/07/2021
Field of Education
1007 - Communication And Media Studies
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (3500)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
4.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2025
Nominal Hours
812
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled work in the animation and games industries.

They will have specialised technical and theoretical knowledge with depth in one or more fields of work. They are often accountable for team outcomes, however also work autonomously at a high level.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)
- four (4) core units plus
- twelve (12) elective units of which:
- at least nine (9) units must be selected from the electives listed below
- up to three (3) units may be from this or any other currently endorsed Diploma or above Training Package qualification or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODH63 CUAPPR613 Engage in the business of creative practice 65 Unit of competency
ODH64 CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice 25 Unit of competency
ODD10 CUAPPR615 Evolve ideas for professional creative work 45 Unit of competency
ODD99 CUAIND611 Work professionally in the creative arts industry 70 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Creation and Design Elective Units
To achieve the Content Creation and Design specialisation, six (6) units must be chosen from Group A and must include CUAPPR611 Originate a body of independent creative work and CUAPPR616 Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level.
To achieve the Specialist Make-Up Services specialisation, five (5) Group A elective units must be selected, coded CUAMUP.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODH60 CUAPPR612 Collaborate in professional creative projects 45 Unit of competency
AWJ77 CUABRT501 Collaborate on the design of broadcasting facilities 50 Unit of competency
ODD93 CUADIG511 Coordinate testing of interactive media products 40 Unit of competency
ODF23 CUAMUP614 Create prosthetics for special make-up effects 110 Unit of competency
ODJ16 CUAMUP615 Design and apply prosthetics for special make-up effects 100 Unit of competency
ODH16 CUAMUP513 Design and apply special make-up effects 60 Unit of competency
ODG38 CUAMUP512 Design and apply specialised make-up 65 Unit of competency
ODF24 CUADIG512 Design digital applications 50 Unit of competency
ODE56 CUADIG517 Design digital simulations 50 Unit of competency
ODE74 CUADIG513 Design e-learning resources 40 Unit of competency
ODJ09 CUADIG514 Design games 40 Unit of competency
ODF88 CUADIG515 Design information architecture 70 Unit of competency
ODE57 CUADIG516 Design interactions 40 Unit of competency
ODD60 CUAANM513 Design specifications for animation and digital visual effects 80 Unit of competency
ODJ19 CUAMUP411 Design, apply and remove make-up 160 Unit of competency
ODF95 CUALGT514 Develop lighting designs 60 Unit of competency
ODF77 CUASOU513 Develop sound designs 51 Unit of competency
ODD30 CUAWRT512 Develop storylines and treatments 50 Unit of competency
AWG44 CUAWRT602 Edit scripts 50 Unit of competency
ODF94 CUAPPR616 Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level 70 Unit of competency
AWG67 CUASOU505 Implement sound designs 51 Unit of competency
AWK20 CUAACD511 Make moulds and casts 45 Unit of competency
AWY24 SHBHDES008 Make wigs and hairpieces 100 Unit of competency
ODD89 CUAPPR611 Originate a body of independent creative work 70 Unit of competency
ODG27 CUAPOS512 Perform primary and secondary colour correction 55 Unit of competency
ODE79 CUADES522 Realise production designs 100 Unit of competency
ODG36 CUASCU511 Refine sculptural techniques 100 Unit of competency
AWG45 CUAWRT601 Write scripts 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B - Directing Elective Units
To achieve the Directing specialisation, six (6) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODD90 CUADRT612 Audition and select performers 50 Unit of competency
ODG95 CUADRT615 Collaborate with editors during post-production 50 Unit of competency
ODG96 CUADRT614 Devise camera coverage 50 Unit of competency
ODH93 CUACAM611 Direct cinematography for screen productions 50 Unit of competency
ODD18 CUADRT512 Direct performers for screen productions 50 Unit of competency
ODE39 CUADRT511 Direct rehearsals of performers 50 Unit of competency
ODG97 CUADRT613 Direct screen production crews 50 Unit of competency
ODD53 CUADRT611 Establish creative vision for screen productions 50 Unit of competency
4. Group C - Producing Elective Units
To achieve the Production Management specialisation, six (6) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODH60 CUAPPR612 Collaborate in professional creative projects 45 Unit of competency
ODE02 CUAPPR512 Develop sustainability of own professional practice 45 Unit of competency
ODH17 CUAPPR514 Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice 25 Unit of competency
OBU63 ICTGAM534 Manage interactive media productions 40 Unit of competency
ODD48 CUAPPM518 Manage locations for media productions 60 Unit of competency
ODH47 CUASOU611 Manage production of sound designs 50 Unit of competency
ODD21 CUASOU612 Manage production of sound recordings 40 Unit of competency
ODH42 CUAPPM511 Manage small-scale live productions 90 Unit of competency
ODH99 CUABRD511 Operate master control 50 Unit of competency
ODE98 CUAPPM614 Plan and manage post-production activities 50 Unit of competency
ODG59 CUAPPM613 Plan and manage pre-production activities 60 Unit of competency
ODH31 CUAPPM512 Realise productions 250 Unit of competency
5. Group D General Elective Units
Up to twelve (12) units may be chosen from the elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCE40 BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving 55 Unit of competency
WI083 CUADES501 Design events 20 Unit of competency
OEE16 CUADES523 Design virtual and hybrid events 70 Unit of competency
OCF05 BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans 55 Unit of competency
OCD87 BSBTWK601 Develop and maintain strategic business networks 45 Unit of competency
OCF23 BSBMKG623 Develop marketing plans 45 Unit of competency
OCE49 BSBMKG621 Develop organisational marketing strategy 55 Unit of competency
OCE20 BSBSTR602 Develop organisational strategies 60 Unit of competency
ODD32 CUAWHS612 Develop strategies for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment 50 Unit of competency
OCD45 BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments 45 Unit of competency
OCD65 BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change 55 Unit of competency
OCE17 BSBSTR801 Lead innovative thinking and practice 70 Unit of competency
OEE15 CUABRT502 Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events 110 Unit of competency
AUI76 BSBPUB503 Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities 50 Unit of competency
OCF22 BSBMKG624 Manage market research 60 Unit of competency
OCF92 BSBLDR522 Manage people performance 65 Unit of competency
OCD50 BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development 55 Unit of competency
OCD69 BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts 30 Unit of competency
OCF26 BSBMKG549 Profile and analyse consumer behaviour for international markets 50 Unit of competency
OCD43 BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation 60 Unit of competency
OCD95 BSBTEC405 Review and maintain organisation's digital presence 45 Unit of competency
AWY57 TAETAS501 Undertake organisational training needs analysis 40 Unit of competency
OCE24 BSBMKG555 Write persuasive copy 40 Unit of competency
6. Group E - Imported Units
Up to three (3) units may be from this or any other currently endorsed Diploma or above Training Package qualification or accredited course.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBU53 ICTGAM546 Create and combine 3-D digital games and components 30 Unit of competency
OBU46 ICTGAM552 Create complex 3-D characters for games 60 Unit of competency
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