New Zealand Diploma in Animati - Southern Instit

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Duration

12 months

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Degree

Diploma

Major

Animation

Area of study

Arts

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2025-02-17	-

About Program

Program Overview

The New Zealand Diploma in Animation is a one-year program that equips students with industry-relevant technical skills in 3D animation, visual effects, and animation production. Through project-based learning, students develop creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills, preparing them for rewarding careers in the animation and screen industries. The program emphasizes project-based learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills through collaborative projects and industry-relevant scenarios.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 6):

Overview:

A one-year program focused on fostering creativity and equipping students with the latest animation techniques and technology.
Emphasizes collaborative practices and innovative project-based learning to develop critical creative problem-solving skills.

Objectives:

Equip students with industry-relevant technical skills in 3D animation, visual effects, and animation production.
Cultivate creativity and critical thinking through engaging projects and storytelling experiences.
Develop collaborative skills and leadership qualities through team-based projects and professional communication training.
Prepare graduates for rewarding careers in the animation and screen industries.

Program Description:

This intensive program delves into various aspects of 3D animation and visual effects, offering comprehensive training in industry standard software and tools. Students will explore character development, modelling, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, compositing, and visual effects. The program also emphasizes strong project management skills, effective communication techniques, and team collaboration strategies. Learning is enhanced through workshops, guest lectures, industry visits, and hands-on project work. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in collaborative projects across other creative disciplines, such as music and digital media, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the industry and its interconnectedness.

Outline:

Program Content:

Character development and storytelling
Modelling and Surfacing
Rigging and Animation
Surfacing, Lighting and Rendering
Compositing and Visual Effects
Studio and digital drawing
Skills in communications, project management, leadership and team building

Course Modules:

BSA603 Cross-Disciplinary Workshops 2
BSA626 3D Animation Production
BSA615 Studio Drawing 2
BSA642 Studio Digital 2
BSA602 Audio Techniques
BSA627 Visual Effects Compositing

Module Descriptions:

BSA603 Cross-Disciplinary Workshops 2:
BSA626 3D Animation Production:
BSA615 Studio Drawing 2:
BSA642 Studio Digital 2:
BSA602 Audio Techniques:
BSA627 Visual Effects Compositing:

Assessment:

Assessment methods:

Project-based assignments
Portfolios
Presentations
Class participation
Exams

Assessment criteria:

Technical skills and proficiency
Creativity and innovation
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Communication and collaboration skills
Project management and leadership abilities

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

Interactive lectures
Hands-on workshops
Project-based learning
Individual and group tutorials
Industry visits
Guest lecturers

Faculty:

Experienced and industry-connected academics with extensive expertise in animation, 3D design, visual effects, and related fields.

Unique Approach:

Emphasis on project-based learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills through collaborative projects and industry-relevant scenarios.

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

3D Animator
Visual Effects Artist
Character Animator
Modelling Artist
Rigger
Texture Artist
Lighting Artist
Compositing Artist
Game Developer
Motion Graphics Artist

Career Outcomes:

Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in animation, visual effects, game development, and other creative industries.

The program is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.
Direct material costs of $1710.
Satisfactory completion requires successful achievement of all program requirements and completion of a minimum of 120 credits, including all modules listed in the course outline.
Students failing to attend for 80% of timetabled programme hours may forfeit zero fees entitlement.

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Southern Institute of Technology

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)

Overview:

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is a tertiary education provider in New Zealand, dedicated to equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a wide range of subjects and qualifications.

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SIT offers a variety of services to students, including:

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SIT is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Domestic Students:

University Entrance - NCEA Level 3.
Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
Five credits in reading
Five credits in writing, and
Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of
Specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, or
Package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required).
School Leavers:
Must be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and
Provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.
Preference will be given to those mature aged applicants who can demonstrate evidence of successful completion of a Level 4 qualification or higher.

Portfolio Requirements:

must submit a portfolio
The portfolio should include:
Examples of free-hand drawing (x10)
Prior Learning: evidence of prior learning e.g.
Statement: hand written statement, one A4 page outlining your interests and goals within the programme (e.g.
Referees: contact details for two people who know you well e.g.

Interview:

A time will be arranged for you to meet with the programme manager or appropriate staff member following the assessment of your application.

Additional Notes:

Preference will be given to those applicants who have successfully completed the New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 5) or similar.
Innovation and Imagination: The college is also looking for maturity, originality and the ability to develop interesting and engaging storytelling.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following:

NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or
an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A- level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA),or Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);or
Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters' Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or
Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment
IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE) TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18) Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169.

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