SAE Online
What SAE online offers
The online campus experience
Our lecturers are available during regular business hours for one on one consultations, or you can choose to interact and collaborate with other students via our inbuilt forums and messaging systems if you are doing your course work outside of these hours.
SAE Australia Online allows you to:
- Select your study duration – choose from Intensive, full time or part time
- Learn the tools of the creative media industry
- Become a part of a global network of experts across our 53 campuses
Online enrolment is only available to Australian citizens, and permanent residents living in Australia.
Expert spotlight: Heli Puhakka
Heli has experience working as a senior graphic designer and creative director in design studios, advertising agencies, publishing companies and her own freelance graphic design business (specialising in corporate identity and branding). Heli Puhakka | Animation & Design lecturer
Expert spotlight: Dr. Louise Moana Kolff
Dr. Louise Moana Kolff did her PhD research in Sydney at UNSW, focusing on the notion of taboo in graphic design, specifically in relation to Australian HIV/AIDS campaigns. She is currently working on a book about taboo and graphic design. Dr Louise Moana Kolff | Postgraduate & Design lecturer
Expert Spotlight: Stephane Elmosnino
Stephane Elmosnino has worked in sound engineering and music production and his current academic research focus on critical listening pedagogy, with a particular interest in the concept of auditory imagery and its use within educational contexts. His professional background revolves around audio mastering, electronic music production, and DJ/percussion performance. Stephane Elmosnino | Postgraduate & Audio / Music Lecturer
Expert Spotlight: Dr Toby Wren
Dr Toby Wren is a composer, improviser and artistic researcher. His work is diverse and exemplifies the intersection of music practice and theory, incorporating both practice-based and practice-led methodologies. Toby teaches undergraduate and postgraduate programs at SAE. Dr Toby Wren | Postgraduate & Audio / Music Lecturer
SAE Online courses available
Online,
Brisbane
Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production
SAE’s Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production has been specially designed to nurture your creative talents and enhance your technical skills, combining the best of both worlds to help you unlock your full potential.
Covering the fundamentals of VFX and virtual production through to advanced strategies and techniques, you’ll build a diverse skillset in VFX, compositing, real-time engines, procedural graphics, 3D modelling, virtual environments, animation, texturing and shading. You’ll master cutting-edge, industry-standard equipment such as virtual production studios, motion capture suits, high-end digital film cameras and green screens.
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.
As you develop your expertise and work on more dynamic projects, you’ll collaborate with fellow SAE students and apply your skills to multidisciplinary projects in Computer Science, Film, Games and Animation.
In the final trimester placement, you will get the opportunity to put new skills into action by experiencing working life in an industry of your choice. This ensures you graduate feeling confident and career ready.
Potential career paths may include → VFX Artist • Compositor • Technical Animator • 3D Artist • Motion Capture Technician • Virtual Environment Artist.
Online,
Brisbane
Associate Degree of VFX and Virtual Production
Comprising two of the three stages included in our bachelor’s program, our Associate Degree of VFX and Virtual Production explores core concepts, techniques and technologies including real-time engines, cinematography, compositing, world building, and 2D and 3D asset production.
Choose to specialise in Virtual Production, VFX or Technical Art, and explore dedicated elective units to position yourself as an expert in your field.
The Associate Degree of VFX and Virtual Production will enhance your career prospects in an exciting and dynamic industry. You’ll undertake professional work placement opportunities as part of your degree, where you’ll put your technical skills into practice and build your professional network.
We’ll also equip you with critical employability skills including strategies for problem-solving, communication and self-promotion.
Upon completion, you will be eligible for up to 160 credit points towards the Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production, providing a structured pathway to future study opportunities.
Potential career paths may include → Virtual Set Builder/Environment Artist • Virtual Camera Operator (VCO) • 2D or 3D Modeler • Texture Artist • Graphics Programmer • Storyboard Artist • Virtual Production Supervisor • VFX Assistant.
Online,
Brisbane
Diploma of VFX
Our Diploma of VFX has a strong practical focus, underpinned by key theoretical components to ensure you graduate with a holistic understanding of the VFX world.
Discover the fundamentals of compositing, real-time engines, 2D and 3D modelling, and virtual environments, and explore the professional studio environment including industry-standard tech & tools like Blender, Houdini, Maya, RV and Shotgun.
Your growth and development will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects, where you can showcase your technical skills. You’ll engage in collaborative learning – both on-campus and online – producing work in response to client briefs just as you would in the industry.
Upon completion, you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards the Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production, providing a structured pathway to future study opportunities.
Potential career paths may include → Junior Virtual Set Builder/Environment Artist • Rendering Assistant • Junior Compositor • Junior 3D Modeler • Entry Level Graphics Programmer • Storyboard Assistant • Virtual Production Assistant.
Online
Master of Creative Industries
SAE’s Master of Creative Industries is designed for emerging or established creatives looking to take their career to the next level. Through a combination of dedicated in-studio mentorship, peer collaboration and industry networking, graduates from this degree will expand their creative skill set and enhance their employment prospects.
Centered around a major capstone project, the Master of Creative Industries offers a collaborative online learning experience paired with access to state-of-the-art facilities on campus. You will refine your technical knowledge, practical skills and critical research abilities in preparation for industry leadership roles.
Deep dive into advanced methodologies, develop theoretical frameworks, and push your creative boundaries with specialised elective units. Explore cross-discipline subjects such as contemporary media storytelling, music composition, augmented and virtual reality, screenwriting and directing, and more. Take advantage of our top-notch tech, small class sizes, and industry expert teaching staff to propel your career to new heights.
Gain the know-how to forge your own path as a creative entrepreneur with SAE.
Online
Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries
SAE’s Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries is the next step in achieving your creative and professional aspirations.
Designed to propel your career forward and enhance your employment prospects, this qualification will see you develop your influence and authority within the creative industries.
Throughout this course, you’ll explore experimental creation, learn to critically examine and interpret a variety of media, and develop the technical expertise required to become a leader in your field. Choose to deepen your knowledge and skills within your existing specialty, or complement your experience and push yourself creatively with our cross-discipline electives.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore subjects such as contemporary media storytelling, social impact media production, intercultural studies, audio projects, and more. Comprising two of the four trimesters of our Master of Creative Industries degree, the Graduate Diploma provides a structured pathway to continue your creative studies at SAE.
Online
Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries
For working creative professionals without a relevant Bachelors degree, our Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries is an ideal entry point to postgraduate studies.
This course provides foundational knowledge to position yourself as a leader in your field, complementing your real-world experience gained in the creative industries. Build upon your established technical skillset with dedicated in-studio mentorship from SAE’s expert teaching staff. You’ll push yourself creatively and academically through rapid creative ideation and critical research.
Explore the fundamental principles and processes of leadership and entrepreneurship within the industry to strengthen your influence and authority, and enhance your employment prospects. Continue to hone your craft with subjects in your area of expertise, or broaden your creative skill set by studying a discipline outside your comfort zone. Choose an elective in Film, Design, Games, Audio or Animation, and tailor our Graduate Certificate to suit your needs.
Comprising one of the four trimesters of our Master of Creative Industries degree, the Graduate Certificate provides a structured pathway to continue your creative studies at SAE.
Online
Bachelor of Design & Visual Communication
SAE’s Bachelor of Design & Visual Communication is much more than visual aesthetics. This multifaceted course provides students with a detailed understanding of design principles, coupled with hands-on experience of design in the contemporary world.
Explore branding and identity design, online and print design, user-centered design and digital image-making. Learn to apply a strategic, entrepreneurial eye to design briefs and become adept at creative problem-solving.
You will engage in virtual collaborative learning in addition to one-on-one mentoring opportunities you may not find in a larger university.
Experience small class sizes that simulate being in a real-world studio, where you’ll apply theoretical knowledge, learn industry best-practices and master the latest design software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
Your growth and development will be assessed based on your engagement with and completion of hands-on, industry projects. These projects will form a diverse portfolio of design work, ready to wow your prospective employers and future clients.
Potential career paths may include → Graphic Designer • Content Manager • Print and Digital Designer • Social Media Designer • UX Designer • UI Designer • Creative Director • Branding and Identity Designer • Art Director
Online
Associate Degree of Design & Visual Communication
Our Associate Degree of Design & Visual Communication provides students with the in-demand skills required for long-term success in design roles across a variety of industries.
In this course, you’ll explore branding and identity design, online and print design, user-centered design and digital image-making. You’ll create targeted designs based on real-world project briefs and develop transferable, career-ready skills in creative problem-solving, multidisciplinary collaboration, and critical thinking.
Your growth and development will be assessed based on your engagement with and completion of real-world industry projects, which will form a diverse portfolio of work that will wow your prospective employers.
With an Associate Degree of Design & Visual Communication from SAE, you can work in large corporations or small agencies, as a freelancer, or as part of an entrepreneurial project team in any industry.
You’ll also be equipped with employability skills, providing you with professional strategies in communication and self-promotion, and the confidence to claim your place in the workforce.
Potential career paths may include → Graphic Designer • Content Manager • Print and Digital Designer • Social Media Designer • UX Designer • UI Designer
Online
Diploma of Graphic Design
SAE’s Diploma of Graphic Design has a strong practical focus, underpinned by key theoretical components to ensure you graduate with a holistic understanding of the design world.
Discover the fundamentals of design and layout, drawing, typography, visual communication and an introduction to designing for the web.
Explore the studio environment, including the different roles involved in larger projects, collaborative creativity, design strategy, project workflows, and how to effectively plan a project lifecycle.
Your growth and development will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects, where you can showcase your technical skills. You will engage in collaborative virtual learning, producing work in response to client briefs just as you would in the industry.
To complement your technical skills, you’ll also gain employability skills, introductory project management skills, and academic techniques for higher education.
Upon completion, you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards the Bachelor of Design & Visual Communication.
Potential career paths may include → Entry-level Graphic Designer • Entry-level Digital Designer • Entry-level Typographer • Graphic Design Production Assistant • Entry-level Digital Illustrator • Entry-level User Experience Designer • Entry-level User Interface Designer
Melbourne,
Adelaide,
Perth,
Sydney,
Online
Bachelor of Computer Science
SAE’s Bachelor of Computer Science equips you with the in-demand skills and technical knowledge you need to succeed in the technology-based industry of your choice.
Covering the fundamentals of computer science through to advanced strategies and techniques, you’ll build a diverse skillset in programming, networks, web development, cloud computing and AI. You’ll hone in-demand expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java, and software and tools including Git, Unity, Maya and Kubernetes.
In addition to your core units, you’ll choose from a pool of electives to develop a specialisation in one of four areas: Games Programming, Software Development, Cyber Security or Web Development.
As you develop your technical expertise and work on more dynamic projects, you’ll collaborate with fellow SAE students and apply your skills to multidisciplinary projects in VFX, Film, Games and Animation.
Our final trimester placement opportunities allow you to put your skills to the test and get a taste of working life in the industry of your choice, ensuring you graduate feeling confident and career ready.
Potential career paths may include → Software Engineer • App Developer • Gameplay and Engine Programmer • Systems Engineer • Security Analyst • ICT Consultant.
Melbourne,
Adelaide,
Perth,
Sydney,
Online
Associate Degree of Computer Science
Comprising two of the three stages included in our bachelor’s program, the Associate Degree of Computer Science offers emerging professionals a practical look at computer science fundamentals.
Guided by industry-expert mentors, you’ll develop key skills in scripting and automation, project design, IT and cyber security, web development, cloud computing and technical workflow practices. Explore in-demand programming languages, software and tools, and choose from specialist electives to further hone your skills and knowledge.
You’ll enhance your expertise by completing dynamic projects reflective of real-world scenarios, simulating professional practice to prepare you for the workplace. As you develop your technical expertise and work on more dynamic projects, you’ll collaborate with fellow SAE students and apply your skills to multidisciplinary projects in VFX, Film, Games and Animation.
Upon completion, you will be eligible for up to 160 credit points towards the Bachelor of Computer Science, providing a structured pathway to future study opportunities.
Potential career paths may include → Games Programmer • AI Programmer • Software Engineer • Systems Engineer • Security Engineer • Digital Forensics Investigator • Cyber Threat Intelligence Assistant • Junior Web Developer.
Melbourne,
Adelaide,
Perth,
Sydney,
Online
Diploma of Computer Science
If you’re looking to take your first steps into the ever-evolving world of technology, the Diploma of Computer Science is the foundational course for you.
Covering the first of three stages included in our bachelor’s program, this course explores key fundamentals of computer science. You’ll begin to build a skillset in scripting and automation, web development, data structures, IT and cyber security, and programming.
You’ll also develop an understanding of the technical process, project design and management, core communication practices, ownership, distribution, and copyright in the technology and creative industries.
As a technology-driven computer science practitioner, you’ll be assessed through the completion of real-world, industry-based projects. This will ultimately help you build up a body of work and portfolio to share with potential employers or your first client.
Upon completion, you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards the Bachelor of Computer Science, providing a structured pathway to future study opportunities.
Potential career paths may include → Junior App Developer • Gameplay and Engine Assistant • Junior Systems Engineer • Security Assistant • Junior ICT Consultant.
Online,
Adelaide,
Melbourne,
Perth,
Sydney
Diploma of Cyber Security
Secure the digital world, one system at a time. The Diploma of Cyber Security is your entry point into one of today’s fastest-growing technology fields.
Across this course, you’ll build foundational skills in IT systems, programming, networks, ethical hacking, data analysis, and security law. Through hands-on projects and industry collaboration, you’ll learn to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats while preparing for globally recognised certifications like CompTIA ITF+, Network+ and Security+.
Delivered as a standalone qualification or as a pathway into the Bachelor of Computer Science, this diploma will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge to launch your career in cyber security.
Potential career paths may include → Information Security Specialist • Penetration Tester • Security Engineer • Security Consultant • Ethical Hacker.
