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| EASVA Title | Screen & Media III - Virtual Reality & Game Design |
| Qualification | CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media |
| Qualification Notes | This qualification is current in the national register. |
| RTO | Marden Senior College (RTO) |
| Host Organisation | Marden Senior College |
| Course Length | 2 Semesters (1 year)
PLEASE NOTE – All courses run subject to enrolment numbers |
| Course Description | Students undertaking this one year face-to-face course will delve into game genres, game design principles, and create games using tools like Gamemaker, Unity and investigate gaming with VR headsets. The course includes developing 3D models, 3D Animations, 3D creatures, and 3D environments, while also having the opportunity to 3D print models. Students get to enhance digital drawing skills for character design, make sound effects, and create logos for a complete game development overview. Industry guest speakers will share valuable insights on job opportunities and pathways. Get ready for a rewarding journey in the gaming world!
This qualification is current in the national register. |
| Pathways | Completion of this full certificate course may lead to further study in Certificate IV in Screen and Media, higher-level tertiary degrees in 3D Modelling and Animation, Game Design and Production, Game Art and Visual Effects, Digital and Interactive Media. Depending upon students’ individual course specialisations further training may get them employment in: Film and Television sectors, Game Production Studios and the Visual Effects Industry |
| Entry Requirements | Approved evidence of completion of a relevant VET pathway must be provided.
To meet the requirements of the VETRO process, students must demonstrate prior career planning/ relevant VET pathway evidence. This could include; relevant work experience, accredited training, SACE subjects/projects, an Industry Immersion presentation or a Screen and Media Taster Day to gain some practical skills (certificate of attendance evidence will be accepted.) |
| Other Requirements | Part A of the School Enrolled Students VET Referral online form to be completed by home school. This will then initiate the VETRO/LLN testing process.
https://providers.skills.sa.gov.au/school-student-referral-to-vet-form.
Regular attendance is essential. Students must be prepared to complete work at home if they are unable to attend.
Neat casual dress
Bring pen, writing paper, folder, USB / external hard drive. |
| Delivery Location(s) | Marden Senior College, 1-37 Marden Road, Marden, SA, 5070
Please note that the student car park is located off Lower Portrush Road.
Klemzig Bus Interchange is walking distance from Marden Senior College. |
| Dates and Times | 35 weekly sessions at Marden Senior College on Wednesdays from 16:30 until 19:30.
Commencement date 07/02/24.
35 weekly sessions at Marden Senior College on Thursdays from 08:45 until 15:30.
Commencement date 08/02/24.
Please note students must attend Wednesdays and Thursdays to complete the course.
Students must be prepared to complete required homework each week.
Students are not to leave site without approval. This course does not run during School or Public Holidays. |
| Work Placement | 0 days
N/A |
| SACE Details | SACE Stage 2, 75 SACE credits
Up to 75 Credits on successful completion |
| Units Of Competency |
| Core | BSBCRT311 | Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment | 40 nominal hours |
| | CUAIND311 | Work effectively in the creative arts industry | 50 nominal hours |
| | CUAWHS312 | Apply work health and safety practices | 30 nominal hours |
| Elective | CUADIG304 | Create visual design components | 30 nominal hours |
| | CUADES302 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | 60 nominal hours |
| | CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | 60 nominal hours |
| | CUASOU212 | Perform basic sound editing | 30 nominal hours |
| | ICTGAM421 | Identify and apply games design and game play principles | 40 nominal hours |
| | CUAANM302 | Create 3D digital animations | 75 nominal hours |
| | CUAANM313 | Create 3D digital models | 75 nominal hours |
| | ICTGAM303 | Review and apply the principles of animation | 60 nominal hours |
Nominal hours are used for SACE purposes and are not reflective of actual delivery hours
Total nominal hours = 550. Students are required to complete 3 core and 8 elective units of competency to achieve this qualification. |
| Training Cost | $500.00
Supported by Government of South Australia. Participant Eligibility Criteria. VET for School Students (VSS) funding for eligible students - refer to selection process.
Students home school to be invoiced by Marden Senior College. |
| Cost Notes | Students to supply own USB / external hard drive. |
| Number Of Students | Minimum 15
Maximum 20
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| Selection Process | Must be an Australian Citizen, permanent Australian resident or Eligible visa holder.
Enrolled in Year 11, 12 or 13 and are 16 years of age or turning 16 years of age in the year of study and are undertaking SACE.
LLN and pre training interview to be conducted by Marden Senior College prior to being accepted into the course (VETRO Process).
Please note: in the event that the gaps in a student’s learning are too significant to commence training (not suitable for the course) all relevant data will be provided to the school so the student may be provided with appropriate learning support at home school and counselled into alternative subject choices. |
| Orientation Details | On your first day of training meet at Student Services (Blue building off gate 2, Marden Road). Here you will be met by Marden Staff member and taken to your classroom. |
| Public Transport | Bus lines stopping near Marden Senior College: OG Road, Payneham Road and O’Bahn at Klemzig Interchange. |
| Contact Person | Ms Georgina Moore, Phone 8366 2852, Email MSC.RTO479@schools.sa.edu.au |
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