Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Visual Media

Enroll in the Graduate Diploma in Visual Media and join a dynamic team dedicated to crafting and producing immersive animated storytelling experiences.

Course description

The Graduate Diploma in Visual Media is an intensive one-year program tailored for individuals who possess a degree in a relevant discipline or have substantial industry experience. This qualification empowers learners to harness their creativity through the application of cutting-edge techniques and technologies. From the outset, students will engage in teamwork and collaboration, honing essential creative problem-solving skills that are crucial for success in the creative industries. They will acquire practical skills applicable to storytelling, enhancing their ability to convey narratives effectively.

The curriculum emphasizes the enhancement of both creative and technical abilities, enabling students to undertake intricate creative projects. Participants have the flexibility to tailor their studies to acquire specific skills in areas such as 2D animation, stop-motion, digital fashion, game design, filmmaking, scriptwriting, or worldbuilding. The program incorporates industry-standard software, including Maya, Zbrush, Houdini, Marvelous Designer, Clo 3D, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Toon Boom Harmony, Unity, Unreal Engine, Vue, Corel Painter, Nuke, Resolve, ProTools, Substance, and various Adobe applications, among others.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

The career prospects for graduates will largely hinge on their areas of interest, but they may encompass a variety of creative positions within the 3D animation, Visual Effects, and Game Design sectors. Potential roles include Director, Graphic Novelist, Illustrator, Art Director, 2D Animator, Costume Designer, Stop Motion Artist/Animator, Game Designer, Game Animator, 3D Generalist, 3D Modeler, 3D Animator, Surface Artist, Compositor, Technical Artist, Visual Effects Artist, Filmmaker, Videographer, Digital Content Creator, Content Manager, Scriptwriter, among others.

Entry requirements

Applications are open to Bachelor degree graduates who can demonstrate equivalent, relevant, practical professional or educational experience in a related discipline. 

It is mandatory for applicants to include a portfolio of their work along with their application, as stipulated by the institute.

Non-native English speakers must provide proof of proficiency through one of the following:

IELTS Test – Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
Pearson Test of English – PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

Feb

International fees
About $27,000

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