Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 5)
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
5
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 general animation
skills and knowledge required to work as an assistant animator in a
studio environment.
The animation industry and creative and cultural sector in
Aotearoa New Zealand will benefit by having trained assistant
animators.
Outcome Statement
Graduates will be capable of self-managing within defined
guidelines to produce animated content.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Apply problem solving skills to a range of creative and/or
technical challenges in an animation production environment.
Create animated works integrating animation principles and
using a range of current tools, techniques and processes to
meet project briefs.
Analyse and evaluate own animation work and the work of
others.
Self-manage animation project briefs within defined
guidelines.
Demonstrate and apply professional and ethical practices in
an animation production work environment.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplined animation
production team.
Education pathway
This qualification provides a pathway from the following:
-
Qualification Reference 2634
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)
(Level 3) [Ref: 1039]
New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level
3) [Ref: 2628]
New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level
4) [Ref: 2629]
New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 3) [Ref:
2626]
New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) [Ref:
2627]
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New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4) [Ref: 2869]
Graduates of this qualification may progress to:
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Employment pathway
New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 6) [Ref: 2635]
further tertiary study at diploma or degree level in the field of
creative arts.
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to
work as assistant animators in the animation industry.
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
assuring 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:
-
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
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.
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)
Qualification Reference 2634
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
Nil.
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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 3
qualification in a 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
Programmes must include selection and application of appropriate
problem solving methods.
Apply problem solving skills
to a range of creative and/or
technical challenges in an
animation production
environment.
Credits 20
2
Create animated works
integrating animation
principles and using a range
of current tools, techniques
and processes to meet
project briefs.
Credits 70
3
Analyse and evaluate own
animation work and the
work of others.
Programmes may include research and analysis.
Credits 5
4
Self-manage animation
project briefs within defined
guidelines.
Programmes may include self-promotion through the development
of a body of work, eg portfolio, online presence, and show reels.
Credits 10
5
Demonstrate and apply
professional and ethical
practices in an animation
production work
environment.
Credits 10
Programmes must include:
-
Use of safe work practices.
Practise with an understanding of the implications of the
Treaty of Waitangi for animation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Fundamentals of media law and copyright.
Programmes may include use of project management tools.
Qualification Reference 2634
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
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6
Work collaboratively within
a multi-disciplined team.
Programmes must include:
-
Credits 5
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 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
Presentation of work for critique using a range of techniques
e.g. pitch, online, onscreen, and mock up.
Evidence may include assignment of roles within a team
project.
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