Pathway Outline
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Animation
Animation
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
CT23
CT23
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
20/12/2005
20/12/2005
Field of Education
1007 - Communication And Media Studies
1007 - Communication And Media Studies
Approved Date
19/04/2002
19/04/2002
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2005
20/12/2005
Nominal Hours
545
545
Description
The Certificate IV in Screen (Animation) is an introduction to 2D animation. Students will cover key frame drawing for animation in both the traditional and digital forms. Animation production techniques such as storyboard development, key frames, walk-cycles, rotoscoping and sequencing/compositing are covered in this 6 month course.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Group
A total of fifteen (15) units must be achieved.
Learners to complete the two (2) core units listed below.
Learners to complete the two (2) core units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4181 | CUFGEN01A | Develop and apply industry knowledge | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C4250 | CUFSAF01A | Follow health, safety and security procedures | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. Specialist Units
Learners to complete five (5) Specialist Units listed below from Group B in the CUF01 Training Package (page 40).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4124 | CUFANM11A | Produce artwork from live action reference | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4118 | CUFANM05A | Produce key drawings for animation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4117 | CUFANM04A | Produce layout drawings for animation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4126 | CUFANM13A | Produce line image recordings for animation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4122 | CUFANM09A | Produce stop-motion animation (flat plane) | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Electives Units
Learners to complete four (4) elective units listed below from Group H in the CUF01 Training Package (page 43).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4071 | CUSGEN03A | Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project | 34 | Unit of competency |
| C4219 | CUFPOP03A | Compile a production schedule | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4099 | CUSRAD02A | Conduct research | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C4174 | CUFEDT08A | Edit dialogue and sound | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Elective Units
Learners to complee four (4) elective units from the Certificate IV unit bank or from another Industry Training Package at Certificate IV level. (Below is an example)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4214 | CUFMEM14A | Create, manipulate and incorporate 2D graphics | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C1020 | ICPMM41CA | Incorporate text into multimedia presentations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4183 | CUFIMA01A | Produce and manipulate digital images | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C6474 | CUVCOR09A | Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept | 40 | Unit of competency |
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Note
This training program (pathway) is a representation of the qualification code CUF40401 taken from the Film, Television, Radio and Multimedia Training Package CUF01 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. CUF40401 is endorsed until 30/05/2004.
1. This qualification (pathway) is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification pathway was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on 25/09/06.
1. This qualification (pathway) is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification pathway was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on 25/09/06.