Course overview
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.
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Career Opportunities
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.
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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.
Majors
Areas of study
2D and 3D asset production, cinematography, contextual inquiry, introduction to compositing, introduction to real-time engines, motion capture, procedural and generative systems, programming foundations, project design and the entrepreneur, real-time VFX, systems and design thinking, textures & shaders, VFX compositing & post-production, world building for virtual environments.
Entry requirements
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- SydneyNSW14 Sept 2026
- SydneyNSW