Associate Degree of VFX and Virtual Production
SAE University College
CRICOS provider number: 00312F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12042
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This course has been cancelled
About
SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.
Specially designed in consultation with industry experts from Technicolor and Ubisoft, SAE’s Associate Degree of VFX and Virtual Production will nurture your creativity, empower you to experiment, and enhance your technical skill set.
As a student of VFX and Virtual Production at SAE University College, you’ll learn in small classes with one-on-one mentoring opportunities not often found in larger universities. Guided by our industry experts, you’ll learn to apply theoretical knowledge and current best practices while utilising cutting-edge equipment such as virtual production studios, motion capture suits, high-end digital film cameras and green screens.
Develop in-demand skills in VFX, compositing, real-time engines, procedural graphics, 3D modelling, virtual environments, animation, texturing and shading. In addition to your core units, you’ll choose from a pool of electives to develop a specialisation in one of three areas: Virtual Production, VFX, and Technical Art.
The Associate Degree of VFX and Virtual Production will enhance your career prospects in an ever-evolving industry. You’ll undertake professional work placement opportunities as part of your degree, where you’ll put your technical skills in practice and build your professional network. We’ll also equip you with critical employability skills including strategies for problem-solving, communication and self-promotion.
Areas of study
2D and 3D asset production, cinematography, contextual inquiry, introduction to compositing, introduction to real-time engines, procedural and generative systems, project design and the entrepreneur, real-time VFX, systems and design thinking, VFX compositing and post-production, world building for virtual environments, plus a range of specialist elective units including motion capture, programming foundations and textures and shaders.
Career opportunities
Virtual set builder/environment artist, virtual camera operator (VCO), 2D or 3D modeler, texture artist, graphics programmer, storyboard artist, virtual production supervisor, VFX assistant.
Practical experience
Extensive practical hands-on training with industry placed internships. This is the proven and best way for students to develop the skills and experience they need to start a successful career in the creative media industries.
Fees and charges
SAE offers a range of options to help students fund their studies. Current SAE fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Interview: In addition to applying through UAC, all applicants are required to complete an informal interview, either in person or over the telephone. The interview helps us understand your motivations, discuss your previous study and relevant experience and career goals. Applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview time, and interviews are ongoing throughout the year.
Identification: Applicants are required to upload documentation in their application to show photo identification and proof of citizenship. Accepted forms of identification include a passport, driver's licence, birth certificate and/or citizenship certificate.
Admission criteria
SAE courses do not have an ATAR requirement. Refer to the SAE general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the SAE website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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