DIPLOMA IN 3D ANIMATION LEVEL 6 The aim of this qualification is to build the skills necessary to enter the digital media industry. By the end of study, students will have developed a strong foundation in design applicable to various areas of computer graphics content creation, including animation, filming, postproduction, or asset development. The Diploma in 3D Animation provides foundational skills in 3D Animation and the basis for entry into further study.
8 core courses make up the Diploma in 3D Animation, and are offered throughout the year and culminating in the CG Showcase. Digital Media Pre-Production Modelling Look Development Asset Development
3D ANIMATION
Motion Graphics Animation Rigging CG Showcase
INDUSTRIES AND PROFESSIONS THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAMME: Graphic Designer/ Motion Graphic Designer, Game Artist, Animator, Compositor/ Visual Effects Supervisor/ Assistant, Scientific/ Engineering Visualisation, Digital / Aesthetic/ Concept Artist, Technical Director, Project Manager/ Team Leader, Rigging Artist, Modelling Artist, Lighting Artist
Academic Entry
Proof of Prior education & learning (tertiary and secondary school academic transcripts) outlining your previous training (school or other training courses, polytechnic, university) within the last five years.
Content Includes:
• Storyboarding, character and environment design, camera work, composition and layout. Drawing techniques are developed, exploring perspective, form and tonality. Students are taught digital painting skills and techniques, with an emphasis on speed painting and matte painting. • Students learn to create powerful sequences of graphics in motion, whilst learning about typography, editing and tracking, plus rotoscoping and visual layout and The Diploma in 3D Animation is composition through time. available in Level 6. This • Students evaluate a variety of methodologies, including polygon modelling, programme is delivered for ten brush-based modelling and detailing, and mechanical surface modelling. months on the • Students research all the classical principles of how animation works, and practice all EDENZ Colleges Auckland City Campus. the techniques available to an animator, completing multiple exercises on a day to day basis, from walk cycles to dialog, from acting and using motionreference to procedural animation. • Students learn to augmenting the mood of a character or scene by focusing on use of textures, properties of light, and color interactions. Key topics include digital lighting, physically based rendering, natural light phenomena, UV mapping and procedural texture IMAGINE IT. CREATE IT. creation. • Creating the joints and building handles to manipulate those joints on a model that an artist can then easily change to pose or animate the model. • Students learn to create digital assets for use across varying applications such as apps, games, web, and 3D print, etc. • Students learn to foster strong production habits, such as time management, scheduling, progress reports and presentation skills.
LEVEL 6
Recognition of Prior Learning from previous qualifications will be made at the discretion of EDENZ Colleges. English Entry: IELTS 6.0, Pearson Test, or equivalent with no band lower than 5.5.
Credit Value and programme duration
The Diploma in 3D animation (Level 6) is 120 credits in length which equates to approximately 120 hours of lectures, assignments.
2016 Intakes February, July
Visa
Student Visa (followed by 1 year Post Study Work Visa then possibly 2 year extension).
edenz.ac.nz
nzdigitalmediaacademy.ac.nz
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nzdigitalmediaacademy
0800 EDENZ NZ (0800 333 6969) 85 Airedale Street, Auckland CBD 1010, New Zealand
DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED 3D ANIMATION LEVEL 7 The aim of this qualification is to provide students with the advanced skills necessary to be successful in the digital content industry. Students will have developed advanced skills in 3D animation to work in a variety of areas such as animation film production, advertising production or television content production. The Diploma in 3D Animation provides advanced skills in 3D animation for entry into the industry or further study.
6 core courses make up the Diploma in 3D Animation, and are offered throughout the year and culminating in the CG Showcase. Advanced Rigging VFX 1 VFX 2
3D ANIMATION
Academic Entry
Proof of Prior education & learning (tertiary and secondary school academic transcripts) outlining your previous training (school or other training courses, polytechnic, university) within the last five years.
• Storyboarding, character and environment design, camera work, composition and layout. Drawing techniques are developed, exploring perspective, form and tonality. Students are taught digital painting skills and techniques, with an emphasis on speed painting and matte painting. • Students learn to create powerful sequences of graphics in motion, whilst learning about typography, editing and tracking, plus rotoscoping and visual layout and The Diploma in 3D Animation is available in Level 6. This composition through time. programme is delivered for ten • Students evaluate a variety of methodologies, including polygon modelling, months on the brush-based modelling and detailing, and mechanical surface modelling. EDENZ Colleges • Students research all the classical principles of how animation works, and practice all Auckland City Campus. the techniques available to an animator, completing multiple exercises on a day to day basis, from walk cycles to dialog, from acting and using motionreference to procedural animation. • Students learn to augmenting the mood of a character or scene by focusing on use of textures, properties of light, and color interactions. Key topics include digital lighting, physically based rendering, natural light phenomena, UV mapping and procedural texture IMAGINE IT. CREATE IT. creation. • Creating the joints and building handles to manipulate those joints on a model that an artist can then easily change to pose or animate the model. • Students learn to create digital assets for use across varying applications such as apps, games, web, and 3D print, etc. • Students learn to foster strong production habits, such as time management, scheduling, progress reports and presentation skills.
LEVEL 6
Graphic Designer/ Motion Graphic Designer, Game Artist, Animator, Compositor/ Visual Effects Supervisor/ Assistant, Scientific/ Engineering Visualisation, Digital / Aesthetic/ Concept Artist, Technical Director, Project Manager/ Team Leader, Rigging Artist, Modelling Artist, Lighting Artist Showreel or portfolio showcasing foundational skills in digital media.
Advanced Animation Group Project CG Production Project
Content Includes:
INDUSTRIES AND PROFESSIONS THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAMME:
Recognition of Prior Learning from previous qualifications will be made at the discretion of EDENZ Colleges. English Entry: IELTS 6.0, Pearson Test, or equivalent with no band lower than 5.5.
Credit Value and programme duration
The Diploma in Advanced 3D Animation (Level 7) is 120 credits in length which equates to approximately 120 hours of lectures, assignments.
2016 Intakes February, July
Visa
Student Visa (followed by 1 year Post Study Work Visa then possibly 2 year extension).
edenz.ac.nz
nzdigitalmediaacademy.ac.nz
edenz.colleges
nzdigitalmediaacademy
0800 EDENZ NZ (0800 333 6969) 85 Airedale Street, Auckland CBD 1010, New Zealand
DIPLOMA IN ART & DESIGN LEVEL 7 The Diploma in Arts and Design, Level 7, targets learners with existing knowledge and skills in various art and design contexts. The programme is for learners who wish to expand on their existing knowledge of theory or their application of theory in new contexts. The diploma also offers the capability for learners to become more technically proficient with design processes and design tools. The graduates of the Diploma in Applied Art & Design create and design art solutions with people and for people.
Throughout the course of study, learners engage in project-based learning in persuit of their chosen strand. Regardless of chosen strand, learners, complete the course of study: Universal Principles of Design, 15 Credits Universal Methods of Design, 15 Credits Universal Principles of Art, 15 Credits
ART & DESIGN LEVEL 7
The Diploma in Art & Design is available in Level 7. This programme is delivered for ten months on the EDENZ Colleges Auckland City Campus.
Aesthetic Development, 15 Credits Art & Design Development Project, 60 Credits Project Strands: Motion Graphic Design, Visual Effects, Animation, Interactive Design, Film Production
Graduate Learning Outcomes—Diploma in Arts and Design
Graduates of the Diploma in Arts & Design are able to:
• Demonstrate specialised technical and theoretical knowledge with depth in design principles, design methods and art principles
• Create solutions to design problems using appropriate design and art theories using an acceptable design process in support of the continuous improvement of the aesthetic value of their design assets. • Select, adapt, justify and apply a range of design methods to a range of design problems.
IMAGINE IT. CREATE IT.
• Demonstrate advanced specialist skills in an art/design discipline of their choosing from Animation, Visual Effects, Interactive Design, Motion Graphic Design, and Film Production.
INDUSTRIES AND PROFESSIONS THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAMME: Graphic Designer/ Motion Graphic Designer, Game Artist, Animator, Compositor/ Visual Effects Supervisor/ Assistant, Scientific/ Engineering Visualisation, Digital / Aesthetic/ Concept Artist, Technical Director, Project Manager/ Team Leader, Rigging Artist, Modelling Artist, Lighting Artist
Academic Entry
Showreel or portfolio showcasing foundational skills in digital media. Proof of Prior education & learning (tertiary and secondary school academic transcripts) outlining your previous training (school or other training courses, polytechnic, university) within the last five years. Recognition of Prior Learning from previous qualifications will be made at the discretion of EDENZ Colleges. English Entry: IELTS 6.0, Pearson Test, or equivalent with no band lower than 5.5.
Credit Value and programme duration
The Diploma in Art & Design (Level 7) is 120 credits in length which equates to approximately 120 hours of lectures, assignments.
2016 Intakes February, July
Visa
Student Visa (followed by 1 year Post Study Work Visa then possibly 2 year extension).
edenz.ac.nz
nzdigitalmediaacademy.ac.nz
edenz.colleges
nzdigitalmediaacademy
0800 EDENZ NZ (0800 333 6969) 85 Airedale Street, Auckland CBD 1010, New Zealand