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 related discipline or have relevant industry experience. This qualification empowers learners to harness their creativity through the application of cutting-edge techniques and technologies. From the outset, participants will engage in teamwork and collaboration, fostering essential creative problem-solving skills that are crucial in the creative industries. Practical skills will be cultivated in the chosen field, enabling learners to apply their knowledge to real-world storytelling scenarios. The curriculum emphasizes the enhancement of both creative and technical abilities, facilitating the development of intricate creative projects.

Students have the opportunity to customize their learning experience to acquire specific skills pertinent to their discipline, which may include areas such as 2D animation, stop-motion, digital fashion, game design, filmmaking, scriptwriting, or worldbuilding. The program incorporates industry-standard software applications, 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 products, 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 invited from individuals holding a Bachelor’s degree who can provide evidence of equivalent, pertinent, practical professional or educational experience in a related field.

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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