CUA31020- Certificate III in Screen and Media – Game Design

Duration:  Two Years

Training Location:  The Gordon (City Campus)

VCE Contribution:  Non scored

The VET Program in Screen and Media is designed to equip students with entry level training in the exciting medium of 2D and 3D animation within the interactive digital media industries with the main focus on game design.
During the program students will learn to plan creations, sketch designs, create 2D animations, create 3D designs where students create models, textures and render objects and create characters. Students will also learn how to set up lighting and cameras as well as 3D animation principles.

Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM

This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.

Students who receive a units 3 and 4 sequence through block credit recognition, may be eligible for a fifth or sixth study increment (10 per cent of the lowest study in the primary four-scaled studies) towards their ATAR.

Program Content

The Certificate III in Screen and Media – Game Design consists of 11 units of competency (UOCs) completed over two years.

UOCs may include:

• Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
• Work effectively in the creative arts industry
• Contribute to health and safety of others
• Produce digital Images
• Create 2D digital animations
• Create 3D digital models
• Create 3D digital animation
• Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
• Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
• Create visual design components
• Follow a design process

Additional Information

Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.

Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate III in Screen and Media – Game Design are $800 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.

Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.

	Delivery at The Gordon
Year One Delivery	Wednesday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm) *times may be subject to change.
Year Two Delivery	Monday PM (1:30pm – 5:30pm)*times may be subject to change
Transport	PM – Transport provided to VET (departing SJC at approximately 1:10pm). Students to make own travel arrangements home at end of session.

* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course.  Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.

Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.