Diploma in Animation Level 5
Diploma in Animation Level 5
Successfully complete this course and you’ll receive the New Zealand Diploma in Animation
(Level 5).
Launch your career as a VFX artist, animator or game developer. We teach you how to turn brilliant ideas into a reality – with online study options available.
If you have a soft spot for Pixar, Disney or Anime, or captivated by VFX films like Avatar, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles, then start your journey at Yoobee to become a master of 2D digital animation.
This one-year foundation programme explores the fundamentals of character animation, 3D modelling, VFX, pre-production and specialist software. It’s here that you learn the nuts and bolts of 2D animation methods like movement and dialogue, and build up your knowledge of animator software, workflow and industry practice.
You’ll explore visual storytelling and create some insanely cool stuff using industry-standard tools, so you can put into practice everything you’ve been learning. You’ll work collaboratively with your peers using an industry-standard production pipeline like real animators and create inspiring animation characters, environments, and realistic, lifelike assets. This programme is the starting point if you want to become a 2D animator, venture into game art and development, or 3D animation production.
Modules
Software
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sublime Text 3, Word press, HTML and CSS
What will I learn?
Foundations
First things first. Learn the principles of animation and how to apply these ideas to different media. You’ll be introduced to various software while developing your art skills, observing forms, and build on skills to draw from real-life.
Digital Production
You then delve into the more complex stuff, turning your ideas into realistic assets by working with 3D modelling software to develop your skills in 3D modelling, and texturing of characters and objects.
Key animation
Learn to refine and create believable animation characters and effects in this module. You’ll build on fundamental 3D character animation processes using animation software, and learn how to plan and execute animation performances.
Final Image
Aesthetic appeal is the focus for this module. You develop your composition skills, and further develop in texturing, lighting and rendering concepts to produce final images and image sequences for animation. You’ll learn how to pay close attention to mood, atmosphere and composition of your final image, creating animation to industry standard.
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NCEA Level 3 in a related subject with examples of your creative work or submit a portfolio demonstrating your current skills for assessment by the Head of Faculty. Alternatively, successful completion of our Level 4 Certificate in Creative Media will allow entry into this programme.
<ul><li>International students must be at least 18 years old, and must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 Academic (with no band lower than 5.0).</li><ul>
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<li>Level 4 Certificates – IELTS 5.5 Academic (no bands lower than 5.0)</li>
<li>Level 5 Diplomas – IELTS 5.5 Academic (no bands lower than 5.0)</li>
<li>Other Diplomas and Degrees (Level 6 or 7) – IELTS 6.0 Academic (no bands lower than 5.5)</li><br>
<p>Equivalent results from alternative international English language tests are accepted (see below):</p><br>
<li>TOEFL (paper or iBT), Cambridge English Examinations, NZCEL, Pearson Test of English (Academic), City and Guilds IESOL, Language Cert</li>
<p>See this NZQA guide of up-to-date requirements for each New Zealand programme level and test:</p><br>
<li>nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/</li></ul>
<p>Applications will be processed up to the start of the semester depending on programme availability. We recommend applying as soon as possible to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.</p>
<b>Late applications –</b>
<p>if your application arrives after the dates above Your application will be processed if places are available in the programme.</p><br>
<p>If there are no available places, your application will automatically be processed for the following intake, and you will be advised accordingly.</p><br>
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<li>Yoobee offers some of the most comprehensive student services and support in New Zealand – so you know you’ll be well looked after when you study here.</li>
<li>Our academic staff are passionate about their subjects and at the forefront of their disciplines. Many of them are internationally known as experts in their fields, and organisations around the world draw on their expertise for key projects.</li></ul>
<li>New Zealand Diploma in Animation</li>
<li>Diploma in Game Art and Development</li></ul>
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YOOBEE COLLEGE OF DESIGN
YooBee Colleges officially formed in May 2019.
The creative minds and legacies of South Seas Film & Television School, Animation College, Yoobee School of Design, AMES – The Institute of IT and Design & Arts (Canterbury) joined forces to become Yoobee Colleges, an interdisciplinary college with seven campuses located across New Zealand.
The colleges all have rich histories, dating back 30 years in some cases, and they have been working collaboratively for several years to offer complementary pathway programmes.
The official joining of these forces under one umbrella strengthens these relationships, enabling greater pathway options for students and stronger educational outcomes, as some of the best creative educators in New Zealand come together for the joint purpose of training the country’s top creatives and IT professionals and getting them into rewarding careers.
Why Study at Yoobee?
THE YOOBEE WAY
Yoobee Colleges is committed to developing generation after generation of New Zealand’s leading creative and technical talents. We’ve been doing it for 30 years under various guises and will continue for a long time to come. We believe that it takes time to become an expert, that mentorship is the key to successful work, and that relationships are central to thriving careers.
BECOME AN EXPERT
Creative and technical talents need time to become experts.
Our focus is on practical training where you get to hone your craft. You won’t spend three years in
lectures – instead you’ll spend your time developing skills and producing industry-quality work.
FOCUSED TUTORING
Mentorship
Small class sizes form the backbone of the Yoobee Colleges educational model.
We focus on relationships, face-to-face time with tutors and the deep mentorship required to breed top creative and technical talent.
Industry-led training
We also focus on providing deep connections with industry, fostering mentorship that will live past your time at Yoobee. You can be confident you’re learning the skills employers want. We reassess our programmes on a regular basis to keep them up to date with the latest technology and ideas.
CREATIVE CONNECTION
Your Tribe
Creativity is fuelled by connection.
Our focus on smaller class sizes and campuses means you can build the strong relationships needed to fuel your creative and technical careers.
You’ll find your tribe at Yoobee. It’s something we pride ourselves on.
Careers support
Our Careers team is dedicated to helping you find relevant and sustainable employment when you graduate, as well as meaningful work experience while you study.
Industry-standard hardware and software
All our students have full access to industry-standard equipment and facilities. Our green screen area is so well set up we have industry professionals booking in time to use it
Accreditation/ Recognition
Yoobee Colleges has been awarded with a Category 1 rating by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), the highest possible rating showing that the government has confidence in our ability to deliver high quality education.