Qualification details

Title / New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 6)
Version / 1 / Qualification type / Diploma
Level / 6 / Credits / 120
NZSCED / 100501 / Creative Arts > Graphic and Design Studies > Graphic Arts and Design Studies
Qualification developer / New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Next review / July 2018
Approval date / June 2015
Strategic purpose statement / This qualification is for people wanting to gain animation skills and knowledge required to work as a specialist animator in a studio environment or freelance capacity.
The animation industry and creative and cultural sector in Aotearoa New Zealand will benefit by having people trained in specialised skills in animation.
Graduates will be capable of working independently and leading a team to produce specialised animated works.
Outcome Statement / Graduate profile / Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
-  Apply problem solving skills to complex design challenges in an animation production environment.
-  Conceptualise and design an animation sequence.
-  Synthesise a wide range of animation principles and processes to meet a complex project brief.
-  Apply specialised skills in the creation of animation.
-  Work independently and collaboratively and show leadership skills within an animation production team.
-  Apply professional, ethical and business practices in an animation work environment.
Education pathway / The qualification provides a pathway from the New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 5) [Ref: 2634].
Graduates of this qualification may wish to undertake further tertiary study at diploma or degree level in the fields of creative arts or business.
Employment pathway / Graduates of this qualification will be able to work in entry level specialist animator roles such as employed studio practitioner, or self-employed/freelance practitioners.

Qualification specifications

Qualification award / This qualification may be awarded by any education organisation accredited under section 250 of the Education Act 1989 to deliver a programme leading to the award of this qualification.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification will display the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) logo and may also include the name or logo of the qualification developer and/or the awarding body.
Evidence requirements for managing consistency / All tertiary education organisations (TEOs) either arranging training or delivering programmes that lead to the award of the qualification are required to participate with the qualification developer in a scheduled consistency process, in accordance with published national guidelines.
This will involve reviewing evidence associated with graduates’ achievement of outcomes, establishing a periodic cycle for a review focus for the external consistency review, and agreeing acceptable standards and/or benchmarks for qualification outcome achievement, and areas for improvement.
Standard evidence for programme providers may include:
-  assessment information leading to the achievement of the graduate outcomes
-  a portfolio of student work relating to the qualification and the annual review focus requirements
-  graduate and/or stakeholder/end-user feedback on outcome achievement
-  TEO moderation outcomes which may include moderation/benchmarking across common programmes
-  relevant External Evaluation and Review (EER) data
Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements / The minimum standard of achievement required for the award of the qualification is the achievement of all the graduate outcomes in the graduate profile.
There are no grade endorsements for this qualification.
Other requirements for the qualification (including regulatory body or legislative requirements) / Nil.

General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification

General conditions for programme / The programme design, including assessment, must reflect the interconnectedness of graduate outcomes and the norms of animation industry practices.
Prior to enrolment, candidates must have completed a Level 5 qualification in the same or related field, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Programmes may be developed based on Māori principles and values, and are intended to enable Wānanga to meet obligations under the Education Act (1989, section 162(4)(b)(iv)).
All TEOs offering programmes leading to this qualification must maintain currency with amendments to, and replacement of, relevant legislation, regulations, rules and Australian/New Zealand Standards.

Conditions relating to the Graduate profile

Qualification outcomes / Conditions
1 / Apply problem solving skills to complex design challenges in an animation production environment.
Credits 10 / Programmes must include:
-  Selection and application of appropriate problem solving methods.
-  Evidence may include identification of target market and purpose in relation to the stakeholder needs.
2 / Conceptualise and design an animation sequence.
Credits 25 / Programmes must include research and creative exploration.
3 / Synthesise a wide range of animation principles and processes to meet a complex project brief.
Credits 15
4 / Apply specialised skills in the creation of animation.
Credits 50 / Programmes must include technical competence reflecting current industry standards
5 / Work independently and collaboratively and show leadership skills within an animation production team.
Credits 10 / Programmes must include evaluation of their work within an industry relevant production environment.
6 / Apply professional, ethical and business practices in an animation work environment.
Credits 10 / Programmes must include:
-  Presentation of work for critique using a range of techniques e.g. pitch, online, onscreen, and mock up.
-  Self-promotion through the development of a body of work e.g. portfolio, online presence, and show reels.
-  Knowledge of contracts, business planning, financial obligations, marketing and legislative responsibilities e.g. Health and Safety.
-  Practise with an understanding of the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi for animation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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