SAE’s courses in VFX and Virtual Production have 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.
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CAREER OUTCOMES
Career opportunities
- Virtual Set Builder/Environment Artist
- Virtual Camera Operator (VCO)
- Rendering Specialist
- Compositor
- 3D Modeler
- Texture Artist
- Graphics Programmer
- Emerging Technologies Specialist
- Technical Previsualisation Artist
- Storyboard Artist
- Virtual Production Coordinator or Supervisor
- VFX Supervisor
Tools & Software
YOUR CAREER IN VFX BEGINS NOW
What you'll learn
Is VFX & Virtual Production for you?
We have outlined some considerations and suitability recommendations to consider before you study VFX at SAE.
- a strong sense of creativity and imagination
- a willingness and ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including industry practitioners
- have technical, computer and software skills
- have critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- adaptability to changing technologies and industry trends
- possess an interest in the societal, ethical and cultural factors influencing creative industries
- a willingness to devote up to 10 hours per week for every 10 credit points you study. This will allow for scheduled classes, personal study and project work.
- a keen interest in storytelling and film history
- a familiarity with film genres, styles, and techniques
- an interest in learning about film equipment and software, such as cameras, lighting, and editing software.
Alumni Stories
We're here to help
We understand the personal nature of the creative industries and we get hands on with you. Our state-of the-art studios and industry leading equipment will provide you access and exposure to discover your creative voice. Smaller, interactive classes help to cultivate exploration and opportunities for collaboration. Our network of creative practitioners are available in person and online.
You have access to one-on-one support to help you on outcome-focused learning and work practice. You’ll graduate with applied skills, hands-on confidence, and contemporary expertise that is industry recognised and highly sought-after.
If you would like to find out more, schedule a call back with an SAE course advisor.
