Advanced 3D Animation Course Brochure v.5

ADVANCED
3D ANIMATION
Career focused online learning to become a
film or game art specialist
Mentor Simon Warwick
Technical Cinematic Animator
for Rocksteady Studios on
Batman Arkham City
© Warner Bros
Advanced 3D Animation
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media | CUF60107
See your creations

come to life
Mentor work by
© Warner Bros Simon Warwick
Course Description
Republica Education’s (CG Spectrum) Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media CUF60107 with a focus on
Animation will teach the fundamental skills used by our industry leading mentors to create some of the
biggest and most impressive animations. Students will learn the tips and tricks from the artists of major
studios worldwide such as EA, Ubisoft, Weta and ILM, which will show them how to create and breathe life
into the characters, and worlds that you create. Upon completion of the Advanced Diploma students will
be able to create their very own animations and will have learned the skills to build a strong portfolio and
become a junior animator
By Industry for Industry
Supervisors and leading artists of some of the world’s top studios were consulted in the creation of the
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media course. Since the industry is very competitive and studios don’t tend
to hire based on potential, we work very closely with the industry to ensure that our students can hit the
ground running on their first day of work. Studying at Republica Education (CG Spectrum) will allow students
to network with local and international industry contacts whilst they study and create a reel that studios
would be excited to view.
This course is offered by CG Spectrum Australia Pty Ltd, trading as CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation,
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Pathways for Students
Participants are provided with advice on pathways, employment and training options throughout delivery of
the program.
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant
lower-level qualification.
Employment Pathway
The Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media focuses on the essential skills and knowledge necessary for a
career as a professional 3D Animator.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a
range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self
and/or team in the film, television and digital media industries. This course will provide students with the
solid foundations to take their skills to the next level with a higher-level degree in screen and media.
Careers this qualification can lead to:
• Creature Animator
• Character Animator
• Games Animator
• Rigger
• Game artist (Animator, Modeller, Rigger, FX for the Unity and Unreal Engines)
• 3D animation designer
• Character designer
• Environment designer
• Motion editor
• Previsualisation (previz) artist
Educational Pathway
Students will be able to use this Advanced Diploma as a gateway to higher-level degrees.
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The Advanced Course process
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Prerequisites
Instead of having traditional style prerequisites

CG Spectrum has a one week mandatory
orientation class. The purpose of this class is
to give students an opportunity to familiarise
themselves with the course software.
Catapult Week
A one week orientation class
The non-accredited Catapult short course has been built to help propel you forward by giving you
all the basic design and software skills you will need to feel confident in the Diploma course.
It is our goal to make sure that all CG Spectrum students who enrol in the program succeed. If at
any time during this one week class students feel like they are getting lost they will have the chance
to address these concerns with their instructor before continuing on with the full program. This is
an obligation free pathway, but you must pass this class in order to continue.
FOUNDATION STUDIES
Year One of the Advanced Diploma
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During The First Year
All students enrolled in the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media will start out with the same
foundational curriculum. These classes are designed to teach the general 3D skills necessary for any artist
to succeed at a film or game studio. Prior to starting year 2 of the course, the student will then choose a
career focused pathway in Concept Design, 3D Animation, Modelling, VFX or Compositing and Lighting.
© Ubisoft
Study Period 1 Study Period 2

Full time - 22 Weeks, Part Time - 46 Weeks Full time - 22 Weeks, Part Time - 46 Weeks
Strong foundations serve as the stepping stone Taking students growing Modelling and texturing
to understanding digital art production and game skills, we now expand into complex areas like
design. This study period focuses on exploring 2D character rigging for use in the Unreal Game Engine
concept design, creating 3D models and the basics of Utilize motion capture and animation to create a
animation. These core skills form the backbone to all fully functioning character. They will also design
aspects of film and game design creation. environments for games, and create visual effects.
Advanced 3D Animation Syllabus Online Course
Year 1 - Foundation Studies

Full time - 22 Weeks, Full time - 22 Weeks,
Part Time - 46 Weeks Part Time - 46 Weeks
© Ubisoft
Year 2 - Advanced Animation

Pathway Starts
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Full time - 22 Weeks, Part Time - 46 Weeks Full time - 22 Weeks, Part Time - 46 Weeks
Create advanced physical animation that is believable Learn to breathe life in to your characters and
and engaging. Build video game cinematics and understand advanced acting techniques to create
understand the technical craft of character rigging convincing performances while delving into the
in this study period. principals of creature animation. Students will
also create a professional portfolio to submit to
potential employers.
Advanced 3D Animation Full Competency and Curriculum*

Online Course
Year 1 - Foundation Studies Year 2 - Career Focused Pathway
Study Period 1 Study Period 2 Study Period 3 Study Period 4

Full time - 22 Weeks Full time - 22 Weeks Full time - 22 Weeks Full time - 22 Weeks
Part time - 46 Weeks Part time - 46 Weeks Part time - 46 Weeks Part time - 46 Weeks
CUAPRP501 CUETEM08B CUFANM503A CUFWRT501A

Design props Realise productions Design animation and Develop storylines and
digital visual effects treatments
BSBCRT501A CUFDIG504A
Originate and develop Design games CUVPRP603A CUFWRT601A
concepts Engage in the business Write scripts
of creative practice
CUFWRT602A
CUFDIG501A Edit scripts
Coordinate the testing of
interactive media products CUFCMP501A
Manage and exploit
CUFCAM601A copyright arrangements
Direct cinematography
for screen productions BSBMKG609A
Develop a marketing plan
CUFPPM601A
Plan and manage film and
media pre-production
CUFPPM602A
Plan and manage film and
Here are all of the

media post-production
BSBCRT601A
topics you will study Research and apply concepts

and theories of creativity
* Course Curriculums are subject to change. Please speak with a course adviser for the most up to date curriculum
How it works
A week in the life of a student
During each online live small class session:
Student work is critiqued live within the student’s file.
All classes and critiques are recorded for the student

to review anytime.
Instructors can cater the class to specific student

Student work is critiqued live
needs/questions
within the student’s file.
Beginning Middle End

Lessons Live Q/A session Critique
• Review the recorded • Submit their first pass • Submit their final pass of
lectures and supportive of work for the mentor’s work for the week
material video critique
• Review additional
• Review the assignment • Meet instructor online recorded critique by their
requirements for a Q & A and mentor working within
critique session their file
• Begin researching and
planning their week • Download and review • Review the following
recorded Q & A session week’s recorded lectures
and revise their and supportive material
work according to
mentor feedback
Program Instructors and Mentors
Steve Budd
Instructor of Animation | Head of Online Training
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Steve Budd came from a background in traditional art, before a desire to bring more life to his work prompted
him to make the move to study animation and computer graphics as a way of combining both skill sets. His
early animation life began working on various children’s televisions shows, and in advertising for a range of post
production studios around Melbourne. Some recent work has been animating on such feature films as TED and
Ghost Rider 2 and through his own design studio, on various game, advertising and film projects. Throughout his
career he has taught at various animation and gaming schools, and found that nothing is more inspiring or keeps
his skills stronger than teaching an art form that he loves.
Simon Warwick
Instructor of Animation
© Warner Bros.
Simon Warwick is trained and practiced in animation but is always exploring technology, trying to learn how to
create the next best thing. He’s spent the past 7 years working at established video games studios, and was
recently credited as the only technical cinematic animator for Batman: Arkham City at Rocksteady Studios. Simon
hopes to pass along skills learned in the games industry to help students deal with problems with no correct
answers. Having an open mind and staying just outside your comfort zone can keep you ahead of the competition
and make you a valuable employee. With time, the mysterious world of game development will be something that
you too can explore and create in!
FEES | $39,900 CG Spectrum has a detailed refund

policy, requirements and policies
Fees can be paid direct to the
for students in regards to student
School in instalments using
fees and payment plans. Please
PaySmart or eligible students can
ensure you consult our Student
apply for VET FEE-HELP.
Handbook for our terms and
conditions.
Mentor work by This Advanced Diploma of Screen and REPAYING A

Andy Poon VET FEE-HELP LOAN
Media is fully Government accredited
and registered for VET FEE-HELP Your VET FEE-HELP debt is repaid
assistance. For further through the tax system and
COURSE & CODE
information regarding the is paid back to the Australian
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media student loan scheme please visit Government through the
CUF60107 http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/ Australian Taxation Office once
studyassist/helppayingmyfees/vet- your annual income reaches a
PRE-REQUISITES fee-help/pages/vet-fee-help certain amount. In 2015-16 the

repayment threshold is $54,126.
You are required to successfully
VET FEE-HELP is available to assist
complete The Catapult Course, an
eligible students studying higher The debt is tax free and is indexed
obligation free pathway into the
level vocational education and each year to maintain it’s real
Advanced Diploma Course.
training (VET) qualifications to pay value. Voluntary repayments
See more about it on page 4.
their tuition fees. VET FEE-HELP of $500 or more receive a 5%
Credit Transfer and Recognition
can be used to pay all or part bonus. For example if you make a
of Prior Learning (RPL) are also
of an eligible student’s tuition voluntary repayment of $500, the
available on request.
fees, but cannot be used for bonus increases the value of your
additional study costs such as repayment so your account will be
accommodation or textbooks. credited with $525.
VET FEE-HELP is a student loan

DURATION OF COURSE
scheme for the Vocational
The Full Time (FT) Advanced Diploma Education and Training (VET)
of Screen and Media takes 2 years to sector that is part of the Higher
complete. Students are expected to Education Loan Program (HELP).
study a minimum of 25 hours per week A VET provider is a registered
training organisation that has
The Part Time (PT) Advanced Diploma been approved by the Australian
of Screen and Media takes 4 years to Government to offer VET FEE-HELP
complete. Students are expected assistance to their students.
to study 12.5 hours per week.
• You’ll also need to subscribe to

EQUIPPING YOURSELF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Adobe’s Creative Cloud. It will give
FOR SUCCESS you access to the industry standard
A computer with the following minimum
We want to make sure you give software you’ll need and it underpins
specifications:
yourself the best possible chance pretty much everything you’ll be
of success and to this you’ll need: doing on the computer. Again we
• Microsoft® Windows® 7 (SP1) and
are happy to refund you the price
Windows® 8 Professional operating
A strong and reliable internet of this software for the duration of
system; Apple® Mac OS® X 10.9.5
connection with download your studies after you have shown
and 10.10.x operating system
limits that will allow you to the required progress through
• 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core
follow your tutorials and the subjects. Due to the extended
processor
view video content. time of the Part Time program the
• Microsoft® DirectX® 11 compatible
school covers half of the monthly
graphics card
Somewhere where you can subscription fee for Part Time
• 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB
do your work without being students.
recommended)
interrupted and where you
• 4 GB of free disk space for
can be creative...your own
studio space if you like.
installation Unreal Engine 4 and
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer®,
Autodesk Maya® for
Apple® Safari®, or Mozilla®
The ability to come up with the academic use will be
Firefox® web browser
best ideas you can. We’ll help
• 3-button mouse
available for students
you with this and we’ll also help
• Webcam
you develop your design skills...
• Headset with microphone
but you need both...ideas and
• High-speed Internet Connection
design skills.
We supply you
with professional
character rigs
Where will your journey take you?
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ADVANCED

See your creations

By Industry for Industry

Pathways for Students

Pathways into the qualification

Careers this qualification can lead to:

LET’S GET STARTED

© Sony Computer Entertainment

Instead of having traditional style prerequisites

During The First Year

Study Period 1 Study Period 2

Advanced 3D Animation Syllabus Online Course

Year 1 - Foundation Studies

Study Period 1 Study Period 2

Year 2 - Advanced Animation

Study Period 3 Study Period 4

Advanced 3D Animation Full Competency and Curriculum*

Year 1 - Foundation Studies Year 2 - Career Focused Pathway

Study Period 1 Study Period 2 Study Period 3 Study Period 4

CUAPRP501 CUETEM08B CUFANM503A CUFWRT501A

Here are all of the

topics you will study Research and apply concepts

Student work is critiqued live within the student’s file.

All classes and critiques are recorded for the student

Instructors can cater the class to specific student

Beginning Middle End

Program Instructors and Mentors

FEES | $39,900 CG Spectrum has a detailed refund

Mentor work by This Advanced Diploma of Screen and REPAYING A

PRE-REQUISITES fee-help/pages/vet-fee-help certain amount. In 2015-16 the

VET FEE-HELP is a student loan

of Screen and Media takes 4 years to Government to offer VET FEE-HELP

complete. Students are expected assistance to their students.

to study 12.5 hours per week.

• You’ll also need to subscribe to

Where will your journey take you?

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