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Bachelor of Art and Design - 3D Animation & VFX
Bachelor of Art and Design - 3D Animation & VFX

Bachelor of Art and Design - 3D Animation & VFX

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • NCEA Level 3: You are advised to take a combination of traditional and digital art subjects (these could include Art, Digital Technologies, Digital and Visual Communications, or Ngā Toi).
  • CIE: You are advised to take at least one Art-related subject.
  • IB: Your IB Diploma must include an arts-related subject. A portfolio showcasing your design skills is also required.
  • Entrance or Level 4 or higher Qualification from related discipline

English requirements:

If English is not your first language, you may be required to provide satisfactory evidence of your proficiency in English in the form of a recent IELTS score , TOEFL score or PTE from an accredited organisation.

  • The IELTS score required is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 (or equivalent)

Other requirements:

  • If you don't have university entry, you may still be able to apply for this course.

Course Information

Create the impossible. Develop stunning 3D Animation and imagery and learn how to use visual effects to blow stuff up...without accidentally blowing your computer up! Our award-winning faculty will take you on an immersive

Overview

Create the impossible

Actors aren’t the only movie stars, you know. These days, it’s 3D animation and visual effects that really steal the show. Our award-winning faculty will help you develop your skills on a wholly immersive level and get to grips with modelling, rendering, lighting, and technical direction. To prepare you for life as a professional, your studies will culminate with your involvement in an amazing, industry-level film. Why not get started now?

Industry Insights

To succeed in the film post-production industry, you'll need to be proficient and confident in using industry standard visual effects software. You'll also need experience applying creative thinking and problem solving in a collaborative and demanding environment. Employers value our graduates because this course focuses on the technical skills and soft skills you'll need in the industry.

Your first year will begin with an eight week introduction to the world of computer graphics. You'll finish the year by working on an intensive yet rewarding short 3D production that will ensure you have the academic foundation and the skills you need to progress throughout your degree.

During your second year, you'll be asked to pick a specialisation in visual effects, technical studies or 3D animation, which will enable you to fine-tune your particular skill set.

Your final year will see you working on a number of industry level productions that will culminate with you being a part of an amazing, state-of-the-art short film. You'll also finish your final year with a research project that will provide you with the skills to take your knowledge of 3D animation and Computer Graphics (CG) to new levels.

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Course Outline

Year 1: During the first year, you will learn foundation art skills and achieve proficiency in both industry-standard technical tools and visual effects software. This exciting immersion includes an introduction to modelling, animation, rigging and visual effects.

Year 2: Your second year involves immersive studies in core subjects such as preproduction, scripting and dynamics. In the second term, you have the chance to pursue a chosen specialisation in visual effects and motion graphics, technical 3D studies or 3D animation studies. Whichever you opt for will remain your specialist focus for the rest of your studies; however, all core subjects including tutorials, theory classes and art classes are taught collectively.

Year 3: In year three, you will be immersed in production as you work on group and individual projects. The final year also incorporates industry procedures and practice to prepare you for industry placement. Everything you learn mirrors the real world – we make sure you're job-ready before you go.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • 3D Modeler
  • Compositor
  • VFX artist
  • Animator
  • Technical
  • Director, Effects Designer.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 700/per year

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