Open Day at SAE Perth

Saturday, August 15 2026 | 11:00am - 3:00pm AWST

Saturday, August 15 2026 11:00am - 3:00pm AWST

YOUR CREATIVE FUTURE STARTS HERE

Whether you're still exploring your study options or you’re ready to apply, SAE Open Day is the perfect place to get inspired, get informed, and get hands-on with your creative future.

Join us on campus this August to tour our studios, meet your future mentors, and experience what it’s like to study at SAE – the University College built for creators and tech innovators.

Explore your study and career pathways across animation, audio, design, film, games, music, VFX and more. Connect with current students, industry-experienced lecturers, and alumni who’ve turned their ideas into careers.

AT OPEN DAY, YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Explore SAE from the inside out: Take a guided tour through our professional studios, labs, and creative spaces, and check out the industry-standard tools, tech and equipment our students use every day.

Get hands-on with workshops & demos: Join interactive sessions across our creative and tech disciplines and experience how learning at SAE goes beyond theory. Explore the kind of real-world projects you’ll build a career on.

Meet your future mentors: Our lecturers are all active industry professionals who know what it takes to succeed. Hear from them – and from SAE alumni – about how to kickstart your dream career.

Connect with students and grads: Ask the questions that matter, and hear honest insights from people who’ve been in your shoes. From choosing the right course to balancing study & life, they’ve got your answers.

Find your ideal course: Whether you’re planning your first step or your next move, learn how SAE supports flexible study, recognition of prior learning, and pathways into real careers.

Get career-ready insights: Discover how our built-in work placements, project-based learning, and graduate portfolios give you a competitive edge – and how SAE helps you build connections from day one.

Countdown to SAE Open Day in Perth

Why Study at SAE?

As the only University College delivering creative and technology courses nationwide, SAE stands out from the crowd. Our unique approach to tech and creative media equips you with the practical skills, real-world experience and industry connections you need to make your mark in your chosen industry.

Cross-discipline collaboration

Create portfolio-worthy projects with your peers across creative & tech disciplines.

Study now, pay later

FEE-HELP and scholarship opportunities available.

Graduate career ready

Real-world project briefs and industry placements to set you up for success.

State-of-the-art facilities

Learn using industry-standard tech and tools found in real studio environments.

Enhanced reputation

SAE's University College status gives you a competitive edge in the industry.

Fast-track your course

Get qualified sooner with accelerated study options.

Student and Lecturer on mixing console C24. SAE Brisbane

Visit our campus and experience the SAE campus culture and facilities.

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Access to Fee-Help approved courses.

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Enjoy a seamless transition to SAE student life, with the full support of our academic and admissions teams helping you as you transition into tertiary study.

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WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT SAE

“I always had the dream of working for a large studio like ILM, Pixar or Dreamworks, so to actually be a part of these huge projects now is amazing."

Enrico Leasa

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Layout artist at Industrial Light & Magic

"Design is something I’m extremely passionate about, so I found it really easy to focus on my studies. Studying in a small cohort, I didn’t feel like just another number."

Elly Waite

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Graphic Designer, Busy Bee Learning

"Being able to finish my degree and start my career at the age of 19 was a huge plus for me, as it meant I got four years in the industry before I started my business."

Eliza Allard

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Director/Founder, The Content Lab

"Getting to meet other creatives [at SAE] who had other passions was very satisfying, as we were then able to collaborate on music and other projects."

Aldo Arechar

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Hans Zimmer's Remote Control Productions company in LA

“Studying at SAE provided me with a structure, and connected a lot of the dots, so when I went out into the industry and an engineer started talking about live sound, I was able to understand that because of the rounded education I got from my time at SAE.”

Bill Day

SAE Alumni | Current Job: DJ Bill Day AKA Mr Bill

SAE Student Work

COMMANDER SAM Student Collaboration

Film

COMMANDER SAM

Student(s) Involved

Liam Fouracre, Daniel Robbins, Jordan Montgomery, Syaheed Ismail, Monique Bettello, Melisa Visca, Alex Pedraza, Skantha Rajahn, Heidi Yla-Ajos, Nikki Wong, Samuel Abrehart, Joel Davies

Campus Melbourne

Year Produced 2019

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Commander Sam is an award-winning film created by SAE students from SAE Melbourne.

The story is about Sam and Neil, who are astronauts, and their world is surrounded by space-inspired creations. Sam spends her night in a spaceship forged from her father’s work van who works night construction, but after a dangerously close encounter, their relationship is challenged.

Design and artwork from SAE student animated short, Kukunochi

KUKUNOCHI Student Collaboration

Animation

Animated character from Kukunochi - an SAE student animated short

3D model & character design from Kukunochi - an SAE student animated short

Animation

KUKUNOCHI

Student(s) Involved

Mia Dator, Naomi Hermans, Quan Tran, James Goodchild, Alex Ireland, Jake Mendoza, Jasbir Singh, Abbey Janssen, Nanda W., Daniel Villa, Dylan Marinko, Michael Gould-Brown, Conor Atkinson, Monica Petra Christina, Charles Warner, Audrey Daniella, Samuel Bourke, Qaliesha Trivino

Campus Perth

Year Produced 2022

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Kukunochi is a sophisticated and cross collaborative short film involving students from Animation, Film, Design and Audio courses at SAE.

The Kukunochi film is the final capstone project for many of the students completing bachelor degrees at SAE Perth.

Synopsis: The story presents an arrogant girl, Katsumi, who learns a thing or two from Yamato, who embodies kindness and humility. Their unbalanced relationship is encapsulated through their sparring as they practice Kendo. Katsumi’s arrogance beats down on Yamato again and again. However, even when beaten repeatedly, Yamato’s determination never fazes.

They emotionally evolve after having experienced a confrontation with an angered spirit called the Kukunochi, where Katsumi learns the true meaning of humility.

Directed By
MIA DATOR
NAOMI HERMANS

Character Animator | MIA DATOR
Lead Character Artist | NAOMI HERMANS
Character Artist | QUAN TRAN
Rigging | JAMES GOODCHILD

Cinematographer | DANIEL VILLA
Editor & Colourist | DYLAN MARINKO
Writer | MICHAEL GOULD-BROWN

Music Producer | CONOR ATKINSON
Audio Management | MONICA PETRA CHRISTINA
Mix Engineer | CHARLES WARNER
Voice Actor | AUDREY DANIELLA

Lead Branding and Marketing | SAMUEL BOURKE
Marketing | QALIESHA TRIVINO

Special thanks to our mentors

TIM KITEVSKI
DAVEY GOH
STEVE TEUNE
KALEB TRELOAR

3D Red skulls on blue, fuzzy balls. MitchID by Mitchell Viney

MitchID MITCHELL VINEY

Design

MitchID

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MITCHELL VINEY

Campus Byron Bay

Year Produced 2016

Overview

MitchID is the work of Mitchell Viney and served as his personal branding identity which he used for his professional portfolio and online presence. The project aims to highlight his 3D illustration, branding and graphic design skills.

Industry professional programs such as the Adobe Suite were integrated with 3D software such as Maxon Cinema 4D. Mitch experimented with colour, tone and texture to create these 3D illustrations exploring themes such as organic / nature VS structural/man-made.

You can view more of Mitch’s work at: https://www.behance.net/gallery/45778903/Mitch-ID

Whilst still studying Mitch has secured work from organisations such as Bond & Coyne Studio, London and A & R Healthcare.