2016
Become a Film or Game Artist
DIPLOMA
GUIDE
Career focused online
learning to become a
film or game art specialist
This course is offered by CG Spectrum Australia Pty Ltd, trading as CG Spectrum College of Digital Art & Animation,
under the authority and licence of Republica Education Pty Ltd - RTO 20814 | Advanced Course brochure v.6
Mentor Selcuk Ergen
Senior fx technical director
for Framestore on
Guardians of the Galaxy
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Become a Film or Game Artist
Network and learn from the film
and games industry’s best artists
This is your opportunity to be trained by the best artists and
animators from the top studios in the world who have worked on
your favourite films and games!
We are by Industry for Industry and focus on what employers are
looking for. You will obtain the skills to achieve a successful career
in the film and games industry.
Industry Mentors from top studios:
PIXAR, Blizzard, Weta, EA, Ubisoft, Disney, Dreamworks, ILM and many more
Exclusive webinars with
film and game studio
supervisors
Instructors work within
your files and do weekly
personalized live critiques
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Access to 3D models
and rigs created by
the pros
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Become a Film or Game Artist
Students who are enrolled in our program will have access to
exclusive Master Classes with these film and game studio supervisors
Jeremy Chinn
Mark Pullyblank
Greg Hird-Rutter
Modelling Mentor
Animation Dept. Head
Maya FX Mentor
Known for
Known for
Known for
Gaurdians of the Galaxy
Avatar
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag
Brandon Reimchen
Nick Fredin
Concept Art Mentor
Mentor of Animation
Jake Collinge
Simon
Warwick
Known for
Known for
Known for
Resident Evil: O.R.C
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Netflix:
N Boots
BatmanPuss
Arkham
City
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ConceptofArt
Mentor
Mentor
Animation
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Become a Film or Game Artist
Career focused learning to become
a film or game art specialist
CG Spectrum offers three Diploma pathways. Theses include:
-Diploma of Screen & Media (CUA51015) focusing on Game
art & animation
-Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media (CUA60615) focusing
on 3D Modelling, Animation and Visual FX
-Diploma of Visual Arts (CUA51115) focusing on Concept
Design and Compositing & Lighting
By Industry for Industry
Specialise in a focused
career pathway
Network while you learn
All of our courses were created by supervisors
and leading artists of some of the world’s top
studios. Since the industry is very competitive
and studios don’t tend to hire based on
potential, we work very closely with the industry
to ensure that our students can hit the ground
running on their first day of work. Studying at
CG Spectrum will allow you to network with
local and international industry contacts whilst
you study and create a reel that studios would
be excited to view.
By connecting you to the best talent from
around the world, you’ll follow in the footsteps
of legends and begin expanding your
professional network while you learn.
As a diploma student at CG Spectrum you will
gain access to exclusive master classes from
film and game supervisors.
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under the authority and licence of Republica Education Pty Ltd - RTO 20814 | Advanced Course brochure v.6
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Become a Film or Game Artist
Course pathways Include
Software you will use
Concept Design
3D Modelling
Animation
Visual FX
Compositing and Lighting
Adobe Photoshop
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Mudbox
Pixologic ZBrush
Nuke
SideFX Houdini
Unity
Unreal Engine
* Ask about our advanced placement
for RPL students.
You will finish the program by creating a
demo reel showcasing your best work
Reverse engineered to make sure you are
industry ready
We’ve designed our diploma program from end to
beginning. Starting by thinking about where you’ll end
up working when you graduate. Using our industry
connections we’ve not only identified examples of
some of the new roles that have emerged over the
past 10 years, we’ve also identified some of the key
roles that industry is looking for now.
Mentor work by
Jeremy Chinn
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Become a Film or Game Artist
It takes a large team of artists who specialise
in different areas to create films and games
It would be great to be amazing at everything, but that is not very likely for most of us. That is why film and
gmae studios hire people that specialize in a specific area. Since it is our goal to help students succeed in the
entertainment art industry we found out what these main areas are and designed our courses accordingly.
For example here is a basic summary of the way a traditional production art pipeline works for films. It starts with
individuals highly trained in concept design. They are the ones who interpret and draw the initial concepts for a
fillm. Then it moves onto 3D modellers, animators and riggers who create the CG characters and props you see
in the final film. Finally it comes down to lighters, visual FX artists, compositors and matte painters to bring it all
CAREERS IN FILM AND GAME ART PRODUCTION
Concept Design
Junior game artist
Character designer
Environment designer
Level designer
Creature designer
3D Modelling
Junior game artist
Character modeller
Digital sculptor
Environment modeller
Texture artist
Animation
Junior game artist
Rigger
Animator
Motion editor
Previz artist
Visual FX
Visual FX
technical director
Visual effect animator
Junior compositor
Junior lighting artist
Compositing and Lighting
Compositor
Digital matte painter
Lighting artist
Image finaling artist
Mentor work by
Juani Guiraldes
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Become a Film or Game Artist
COURSE OPTIONS
The following pages include details and curriculum
information on all of our specific career focused pathways.
Game Art and
Animation
Concept Design
3D Modelling
3D Animation
Visual FX
Compositing and
Lighting
Mentor work by
Brandon Reimchen
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BecomeaaFilm
Filmor
orGame
GameArtist
Artist
Become
Game Art & Animation
Diploma of Screen & Media
(CUA51015)
Game Art & Animation
Online Course
CG Spectrum’s Online Diploma of Screen and
Media CUA51015 specialising in Game Art &
Animation will teach you the fundamental skills
used by our industry leading mentors to create
some of the biggest and most impressive films and
games.
Software Taught
Course Details
Duration
1 Year
(45 weeks)
Next Intake
Visit Website
Autodesk Maya ®
Adobe Photoshop ®
Course Delivery
Online
Unreal Engine ®
Unity Engine ®
Mentors
Visit Website
Prerequisites
Students must be at least
18 years of age, or have
parental consent if aged
16-18.
Tuition
Study Period
Course Total
$6,650
$19,950
VET FEE HELP Available
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Filmor
orGame
GameArtist
Artist
Become
Game Art & Animation Syllabus Online Course
Course Duration - 1 Year
Study Period 1
Study Period 2
Study Period 3
15 Weeks
15 Weeks
15 Weeks
CUAANM503
CUASFX401
CUAPPR505
Design animation and
Digital visual effects
Create special effects
item
Establish and maintain safe creative
practice
BSBCMM401
CUAPPM603
CUAPPM502
Make a presentation
Plan and manage film and
media pre- production
Realise productions
BSBDES402
BSBCRT402
Interpret and respond
to a design brief
CUAANM502
Collaborate in a creative proces
CUAPPM407
CUAPPR603
Establish networks
Create Storyboards
Engage in the business of
creative practice
CUAIND502
CUADIG506
Maintain and apply creative arts
industry knowledge
Create 3D Digital Environments
BSBREL401
BSBCRT501
Originate and develop
concepts
Design Interaction
Here are all of the topics
you will study
* Course Curriculums are subject to change. Please speak with a course adviser for the most up to date curriculum
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Concept Design
Diploma of Visual Arts
(CUA51115)
Mentor work by
Brandon Reimchen
Concept Design
Online Course
Let your imagination take control and unlock your
artistic potential. Conceptualise amazing designs
through illustration and digital painting. Learn
the skills and techniques needed to bring your
creations to life through the Advanced Concept
Design diploma.
Software Taught
Autodesk Maya ®
Adobe Photoshop ®
Pixologic ZBrush ®
Course Details
Duration
1 Year
(45 weeks)
Next Intake
Visit Website
Course Delivery
Online
Mentors
Visit Website
Prerequisites
Portfolio Submission
Students must be at least
18 years of age, or have
parental consent if aged
16-18.
Tuition
Study Period
Course Total
$5,320
$15,960
VET FEE HELP Available
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Film or
or Game
Game Artist
Artist
Become
Concept Design Syllabus
Online Course
Course Duration - 1 Year
Study Period 1
Study Period 2
Study Period 3
15 Weeks
15 Weeks
15 Weeks
CUAACD501
CUADRA501
CUAPPR502
Refine drawing and other
visual representation tools
Refine drawing techniques
Develop own sustainable
professional practice
CUAACD505
CUAILL401
Develop and refine
illustrative work
CUAILL501
Develop professional
illustrations
CUAPAI501
Refine painting
techniques
CUAACD502
Create observational
drawings
Work with the human form in
creative practice
BSBPMG522
CUAACD503
SITXICT401
Select and refine a specialised
drawing technique
Build and launch a small
business website
CUARES503
CUAPPR501
Analyse cultural history
and theory
Realise a body of
creative work
CUAPPR505
CUAPPR503
Establish and maintain safe
creative practice
Present a body of own
creative work
Undertake project work
Here are all of the topics
you will study
* Course Curriculums are subject to change. Please speak with a course adviser for the most up to date curriculum
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Film or
or Game
Game Artist
Artist
Become
Advanced 3D Modelling
Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media
(CUA60615)
Mentor work by
Jeremy Chinn
Advanced 3D Modelling
Online Course
Create unbelievable digital sculptures and gain
the skills needed to become a professional 3D
modeler for feature film, TV and games. Students
will learn advanced techniques in ZBrush and
Maya to to take their digital creations to the
next level.
Software Taught
Pixologic ZBrush ®
Autodesk Maya ®
Autodesk Mudbox ®
Unreal Engine ®
Unity Engine ®
Course Details
Duration
2 Years
(96 weeks)
Next Intake
Visit Website
Course Delivery
Online
Mentors
Visit Website
Prerequisites
Students must be at least
18 years of age, or have
parental consent if aged
16-18.
Tuition
Study Period
Course Total
$10,640
$31,920
VET FEE HELP Available
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under the authority and licence of Republica Education Pty Ltd - RTO 20814 | Advanced Course brochure v.6
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Become a Film or Game Artist
Advanced 3D Modelling Syllabus
Online Course
Course Duration - 2 Years
Study Period 1
Study Period 2
Study Period 3
32 Weeks
32 Weeks
32 Weeks
CUAANM503
CUAPPR505
CUALGT504
Design animation and digital
visual effects
Establish and maintain safe
creative practice
Develop lighting designs
BSBCRT501
CUAPPM502
Originate and develop concepts
Realise productions
CUAPPM603
CUADIG507
Plan and manage film and media
pre- production
Design digital simulations
ICTGAM514
Design and create models
for a 3D and digital effects
environment
CUADES502
Realise production designs
BSBDES501
CUAPPR603
Implement design solutions
CUAIND601
Engage in the business of
creative practice
CUAACD507
Work professionally in the
creative arts industry
Refine 3-D design ideas and
processes
CUAPPR605
CUAANM303
Evolve ideas for professional
creative work
Create 3D digital models
BSBPMG522
Undertake project work
Here are all of the topics
you will study
* Course Curriculums are subject to change. Please speak with a course adviser for the most up to date curriculum
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under the authority and licence of Republica Education Pty Ltd - RTO 20814 | Advanced Course brochure v.6
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Filmor
orGame
GameArtist
Artist
Become
Advanced Animation
Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media
(CUA60615)
Mentor work by
Simon Warwick
© Warner Bros
Advanced Animation
Online Course
Get animated! Unleash your passion and learn the
skills needed to become a professional animator
for feature film, TV and games. Learn creature
animation, character animation and advanced
physical animation.
Software Taught
Autodesk Maya ®
Course Details
Duration
2 Years
(96 weeks)
Next Intake
Visit Website
Course Delivery
Online
Mentors
Visit Website
Prerequisites
Students must be at least
18 years of age, or have
parental consent if aged
16-18.
Tuition
Study Period
Course Total
$10,640
$31,920
VET FEE HELP Available
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under the authority and licence of Republica Education Pty Ltd - RTO 20814 | Advanced Course brochure v.6
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Filmor
orGame
GameArtist
Artist
Become
Advanced Animation Syllabus
Online Course
Course Duration - 2 Year
Study Period 1
Study Period 2
Study Period 3
32 Weeks
32 Weeks
32 Weeks
CUAANM503
CUAPPR505
CUAPOS501
Design animation and
digital visual effects
Establish and maintain safe
creative practice
Edit complex screen productions
BSBCRT501
CUAPPM502
Originate and develop
concepts
Realise productions
Manage technical art and
rigging in 3D animation
CUAWRT502
ICTGAM517
Develop storylines and
treatments
Produce a digital animation
sequence
ICTGAM519
CUAPPM603
Plan and manage film and
media pre- production
CUAWRT601
CUAIND601
CUAPPR603
Write scripts
Engage in the business of
creative practice
Work professionally in the
creative arts industry
CUAACD505
Work with the human form
in creative practice
CUAPPR605
Evolve ideas for professional
creative work
CUAWRT602
Edit Scripts
BSBPMG522
Undertake project work
Here are all of the topics
you will study
* Course Curriculums are subject to change. Please speak with a course adviser for the most up to date curriculum
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BecomeaaFilm
Filmor
orGame
GameArtist
Artist
Become
Advanced Visual FX
Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media
(CUA60615)
Mentor work by
Greg Hird-Rutter
© Ubisoft
Advanced Visual FX
Online Course
Create spectacular visual FX and learn what it
takes to secure one of the industry’s most in
demand positions. Become a visual effect technical
director for TV, Film and Games starting with the
basic principles of VFX to help establish a solid
foundation. Students will explore VFX problem
solving using Houdini FX, VRAY, Nuke and Maya to
render believable FX shots at an industry standard.
Course Details
Duration
2 Years
(96 weeks)
Next Intake
Visit Website
Course Delivery
Online
Mentors
Visit Website
Prerequisites
Students must be at least
18 years of age, or have
parental consent if aged
16-18.
Software Taught
Autodesk Maya ®
SideFX Houdini ®
Tuition
Study Period
Course Total
$10,640
$31,920
VET FEE HELP Available
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under the authority and licence of Republica Education Pty Ltd - RTO 20814 | Advanced Course brochure v.6
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BecomeaaFilm
Filmor
orGame
GameArtist
Artist
Become
Advanced Visual FX Syllabus
Online Course
Course Duration - 2 Year
Study Period 1
Study Period 2
Study Period 3
32 Weeks
32 Weeks
32 Weeks
CUAANM503
CUAPPR505
CUADRT605
Design animation and
digital visual effects
Establish and maintain safe
creative practice
Collaborate with editors during postproduction
BSBCRT501
CUAPPM502
IICTGAM522
Originate and develop
concepts
Realise productions
Complete digital editing for the 3D
and digital effects environment
CUAANM402
CUAPPM603
Create digital visual effects
CUACAM601
Plan and manage film and
media pre- production
CUAPPM604
Direct cinematography for
screen productions
CUAPPR603
Plan and manage film and
media post-production
CUAIND601
Engage in the business of
creative practice
ICTGAM515
Work professionally in the
creative arts industry
Design and create advanced
particles, fluids and bodies for 3D
digital effects
CUAPPR605
Evolve ideas for professional
creative work
CUADRT601
Establish the creative vision for
screen productions
BSBPMG522
Undertake project work
Here are all of the topics
you will study
* Course Curriculums are subject to change. Please speak with a course adviser for the most up to date curriculum
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BecomeaaFilm
Filmor
orGame
GameArtist
Artist
Become
Compositing & Lighting
Diploma of Visual Arts
(CUA51115)
© Warner Bros. Pictures
Compositing & Lighting
Online Course
With a current worldwide shortage of skilled
Nuke Compositing Artists and Lighting Technical
Directors, this course will provide you with the
skills required to produce a professional level
portfolio for an in demand position. Make the
impossible look possible and bring all of the
elements from the pipeline together to seamlessly
create a realistic finished shot as it would be seen
on the big screen.
Course Details
Duration
1 Years
(45 weeks)
Next Intake
Visit Website
Course Delivery
Online
Mentors
Visit Website
Prerequisites
Students must be at least
18 years of age, or have
parental consent if aged
16-18.
Software Taught
Autodesk Maya ®
Nuke ®
Tuition
Study Period
Course Total
$10,640
$31,920
VET FEE HELP Available
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under the authority and licence of Republica Education Pty Ltd - RTO 20814 | Advanced Course brochure v.6
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BecomeaaFilm
Filmor
orGame
GameArtist
Artist
Become
Compositing & Lighting Syllabus
Online Course
Course Duration - 1 Year
Study Period 1
Study Period 2
Study Period 3
32 Weeks
32 Weeks
32 Weeks
CUAACD501
CUAGRD502
CUAPPR503
Refine drawing and other visual representation tools
Produce graphic designs for 2D
and 3D applications
Present a body of own creative
work
CUAPPR606
BSBCMM401
CUAPPR502
Extend expertise in a specialised art
form to professional level s
Make a presentation
Develop own sustainable
professional practice
ICTGAM531
Refine 2-D design ideas and
processes
Complete compositing to create
elements for the 3D and digital
effects environment
CUAACD512
CUARES503
Work with photomedia in creative
practice
Analyse cultural history and theory
CUAACD506
BSBPMG522
Undertake project work
CUAPPR501
Realise a body of creative work
CUADIG509
CUAPPR505
CUADIG508
Refine digital art techniques
Establish and maintain safe creative
practice
Investigate technologies for
the creation of digital art
Here are all of the topics
you will study
* Course Curriculums are subject to change. Please speak with a course adviser for the most up to date curriculum
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Become a Film or Game Artist
How it works
A week in the life of a student
During each online live small class session:
Student work is critiqued live within the student’s file.
All classes and critiques are recorded for the student
to review anytime.
Instructors can cater the class to specific student
needs/questions
Beginning
Lessons
•
Review the recorded
lectures and supportive
material
•
Review the assignment
requirements
•
Begin researching and
planning their week
Student work is critiqued live
within the student’s file.
Middle
Live Q/A session
•
Submit their first pass
of work for the mentor’s
video critique
•
Meet instructor online
for a Q & A and
critique session
•
Download and review
recorded Q & A session
and revise their
work according to
mentor feedback
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End
Critique
•
Submit their final pass of
work for the week
•
Review additional
recorded critique by their
mentor working within
their file
•
Review the following
week’s recorded lectures
and supportive material
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Program Instructors and Mentors
Steve Budd
© Universal Pictures
Instructor of Animation | Head of Online Training
Steve Budd came from a background in traditional art, before a desire to bring more life to his work prompted
him to make the move to study animation and computer graphics as a way of combining both skill sets. His
early animation life began working on various children’s televisions shows, and in advertising for a range of post
production studios around Melbourne. Some recent work has been animating on such feature films as TED and
Ghost Rider 2 and through his own design studio, on various game, advertising and film projects. Throughout his
career he has taught at various animation and gaming schools, and found that nothing is more inspiring or keeps
his skills stronger than teaching an art form that he loves.
Simon Warwick
© Warner Bros.
Instructor of Animation
Simon Warwick is trained and practiced in animation but is always exploring technology, trying to learn how to
create the next best thing. He’s spent the past 7 years working at established video games studios, and was
recently credited as the only technical cinematic animator for Batman: Arkham City at Rocksteady Studios. Simon
hopes to pass along skills learned in the games industry to help students deal with problems with no correct
answers. Having an open mind and staying just outside your comfort zone can keep you ahead of the competition
and make you a valuable employee. With time, the mysterious world of game development will be something that
you too can explore and create in!
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Program Instructors and Mentors
Nick Fredin
© Twentieth Century Fox
Mentor of Animation
Nick Fredin loves animation. He has worked all over the world, and is currently at Weta Digital in New Zealand.
He has worked on an impressive list of feature films, including Oscar nominated Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,
The Hobbit, Iron Man 3, The Man of Steel, and the Oscar winning Rango. He first became interested in animation
at high school during his computer science class. While he was supposed to be learning Visual C++ Nick was
instead making his classmates laugh with his computer animations. Ever since, Nick has endeavoured to entertain
audiences through his animation and short films. Nick is constantly creating and challenging himself and he looks
forward to inspiring the next generation of animators though his teaching at CG Spectrum.
Brandon Reimchen
© Capcom
Mentor of Concept Design
After receiving his degree in Fine Arts in 2003, Brandon began working in the video game industry. Since then he
has produced work for companies like EA, Activision, Capcom, Gree, and Disney Interactive. His focus as a Concept
Artist has been placed on being adaptable to different aesthetic styles, while always adding visual interest to his
designs. Whether its characters, props, or environment art, Brandon aims to elevate each project he works on by
employing imagination and attention to detail to produce a quality product.
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Become a Film or Game Artist
Program Instructors and Mentors
Jeremy Chinn
© Marvel Studios
Instructor of 3D Modelling
Jeremy began his Modelling career in high school working in 3d pre-visualization. After getting a BS in Character
Animation, he has gone on to work on over 30 feature films, commercials, music videos, and AAA game titles
specializing in facial Modelling and expressions, character and creature design, and Maya tool development. His
film credits include Maleficent, Frozen, Life of Pi, RIPD, Seventh Son, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, The Cabin in
the Woods, Snow White and the Huntsman and The Hunger Games.
Francisco Alvarez
© HBO
Mentor of 3D Modelling
Francisco has been working in the CG industry since 2005. His CG career has been spent working on Character
Modelling, Environment Modelling and Texturing for feature films and video games. Some of the projects
Francisco has worked on include: Captain America 2 ( The Winter Soldier), 300-The Rise of an Empire, Resident
Evil-Retribution, Mama, Silent Hill-Revelation, The Three Musketeers-2011, The Thing-2011, and Darksiders, (Xbox
360 and PS3). The process of developing a model from concept to finished asset is something Francisco is very
passionate about. He is looking forward to sharing his knowledge with CG Spectrum students.
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Program Instructors and Mentors
Sean Amlaner
© Walt Disney Animation
Studios
VFX Compositing Mentor
Sean has worked as a digital compositor for studios such as Sony Pictures Imageworks, Walt Disney Animation
Studios, Technicolor, Rhythm & Hues, and many others. During his career, he has had the opportunity to work
on films such as The Incredible Hulk, Kung Fu Panda, Men In Black 3, and Wreck-It Ralph. Sean’s educational
experience includes a BS in 3D Character Animation and an MFA in Visual FX. His studio experience has included
training and supervising international and local artists, compositing and stereo supervision, tool development and
studio curriculum/training material development.
Ben Fox
© Sony Pictures Animation
Houdini FX Mentor
Ben Fox is a FX Technical Director at Framestore, New York. Notable past projects at Framestore include feature
films SALT (2010) and SMURFS (2011) as well as numerous high-profile commercial projects: GEICO, Benjamin
Moore, Mercedes Benz, Snickers and HBO to name a few. Education: Master’s in Science, Digital Imaging and
Design, 2009, New York University: Center for Advanced Digital Applications. Bachelor in Fine Arts, Theater, 2001,
New York University: Tisch School of the Arts. Other notable credits; Professional Acting on Broadway, Film and
Television. Theater Lighting, Set, Puppet Design and Playwrighting.
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CG Spectrum has a detailed refund
FEES
policy, requirements and policies
Fees can be paid direct to the
for students in regards to student
School in instalments using
fees and payment plans. Please
PaySmart or eligible students can
ensure you consult our Student
apply for VET FEE-HELP.
Handbook for our terms and
conditions.
Mentor work by
Andy Poon
COURSE & CODES
Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media
(CUA60615 )
Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media
REPAYING A
VET FEE-HELP LOAN
and the Diploma of Visual Arts are
Your VET FEE-HELP debt is repaid
The Diploma of Screen & Media,
fully Government accredited
and registered for VET FEE-HELP
assistance. For further
information regarding the
Diploma of Screen & Media
(CUA51015)
student loan scheme please visit
Diploma od Visual Arts
(CUA51115)
studyassist/helppayingmyfees/vet-
PRE-REQUISITES
VET FEE-HELP is available to assist
Students must be at least 18 years of
age, or have parental consent if aged
16-18. Credit Transfer and Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) are also
http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/
fee-help/pages/vet-fee-help
eligible students studying higher
level vocational education and
training (VET) qualifications to pay
their tuition fees. VET FEE-HELP
available on request.
can be used to pay all or part
DURATION OF COURSE
fees, but cannot be used for
Diploma of Screen & Media
1 year (45 weeks)
Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media
2 Years (96 weeks)
Diploma of Visual Arts
1 year (45 weeks)
Students are expected to dedicate a
minimum of 20 hours per week to
their study.
of an eligible student’s tuition
additional study costs such as
through the tax system and
is paid back to the Australian
Government through the
Australian Taxation Office once
your annual income reaches a
certain amount. In 2016-2017 the
repayment threshold is $54,869.
The debt is tax free and is indexed
each year to maintain it’s real
value. Voluntary repayments
of $500 or more receive a 5%
bonus. For example if you make a
voluntary repayment of $500, the
bonus increases the value of your
repayment so your account will be
credited with $525.
accommodation or textbooks.
VET FEE-HELP is a student loan
scheme for the Vocational
Education and Training (VET)
sector that is part of the Higher
Education Loan Program (HELP).
A VET provider is a registered
training organisation that has
been approved by the Australian
Government to offer VET FEE-HELP
assistance to their students.
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EQUIPPING YOURSELF
FOR SUCCESS
We want to make sure you give
yourself the best possible chance
of success and to this you’ll need:
•
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
specifications:
follow your tutorials and
view video content.
Somewhere where you can
do your work without being
interrupted and where you
can be creative...your own
studio space if you like.
and 10.10.x operating system
•
•
you with this and we’ll also help
you develop your design skills...
but you need both...ideas and
design skills.
Microsoft® DirectX® 11 compatible
of this software for the duration of
your studies after you have shown
time of the Part Time program the
school covers half of the monthly
students.
4 GB of free disk space for
Unreal Engine 4 and
Autodesk Maya® for
academic use will be
available for students
installation
•
are happy to refund you the price
subscription fee for Part Time
4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB
recommended)
•
doing on the computer. Again we
the subjects. Due to the extended
graphics card
•
software you’ll need and it underpins
the required progress through
64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core
processor
Microsoft® Internet Explorer®,
Apple® Safari®, or Mozilla®
The ability to come up with the
best ideas you can. We’ll help
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (SP1) and
system; Apple® Mac OS® X 10.9.5
connection with download
you access to the industry standard
pretty much everything you’ll be
Windows® 8 Professional operating
A strong and reliable internet
limits that will allow you to
Adobe’s Creative Cloud. It will give
A computer with the following minimum
•
You’ll also need to subscribe to
Firefox® web browser
•
3-button mouse
•
Webcam
•
Headset with microphone
•
High-speed Internet Connection
We supply you
with professional
software
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Become
Let’s
Get aStarted!
Film or Game Artist
Mentor work by
Tyler Fermelis
© Marvel
Join the most internationally connected
film and game school in Australia.
We cover the entire creative spectrum.
Melbourne
Tenancy 1, Level 2,
6 Palmer Parade
Cremorne 3121
Many other visual FX and animation schools in Australia are
earning bad reputations for just pumping out grads with mediocre
work. They are not focusing on what skillsets are actually needed
for artists to succeed in this competitive industry. Teachers at
these schools do not need to be working professionals like in
CG Spectrum’s model.
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To help create a curriculum that would excite local industry and
allow future grads to produce high caliber show reels.
CG Spectrum Directors meet with top studios and discuss the
needs and concerns from a production studio stand point.
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