Course overview
SAE’s Diploma of VFX and Virtual Production equips you with key foundational skills and technical knowledge you need to begin your career in the technology-based industry of your choice.
Covering the fundamentals of VFX and virtual production, you’ll develop foundational skills in cinematography, compositing, real-time engines, 2D and 3D modelling, and virtual environments. Your growth and development as a technology-driven computer science practitioner will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects.
To complement your technical skills, you will graduate with employability skills, introductory project management skills, and scholarly techniques for higher education. Within a matter of months, you’ll learn the fundamentals of VFX and virtual production, setting you up for entry into junior industry roles using modern concepts and strategies and positioning you for future SAE studies including our Associate Degree or Bachelor’s program.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Graduate roles may include:
Junior Virtual Set Builder/Environment Artist Rendering Assistant Junior Compositor Junior 3D Modeler Entry Level Graphics Programmer Storyboard Assistant Virtual Production Assistant.
Majors
2D and 3D Asset Production, Cinematography, Introduction to Compositing, Introduction to Real-Time Engines, Project Design and the Entrepreneur, World Building for Virtual Environments.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to the IELTS scores indicated below. Please visit our website for more information on International Entry Requirements and Domestic Entry Requirements . Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction may also be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to the IELTS scores indicated below. Please visit our website for more information on International Entry Requirements and Domestic Entry Requirements . Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction may also be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to the IELTS scores indicated below. Please visit our website for more information on International Entry Requirements and Domestic Entry Requirements . Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction may also be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to the IELTS scores indicated below. Please visit our website for more information on International Entry Requirements and Domestic Entry Requirements . Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction may also be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection International students must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to the IELTS scores indicated below. Please visit our website for more information on International Entry Requirements and Domestic Entry Requirements . Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction may also be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. Experience Based Entry SAE recognises that preparation for study is not restricted to formal educational attainment and that valuable cognitive and skills development can be gained through experience. To apply via an Experience Based Entry, students are required to undertake an interview with an assigned representative of SAE and provide supporting evidence. To set up an Experience Based Entry meeting, contact SAE on 1800 723 338.
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- SAE MelbourneVIC