SAE is now a University College!

Study Creative Industries

SAE Adelaide's new state-of-the-art, multi-level campus is now open!

We’ll provide the latest technology, industry professionals, and a brand new stage for you to truly thrive.

Start your Animation, Audio, Design, Creative Industries, Film, Games, or Music career at SAE.
Enrol for MAY 2024
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New courses in Adelaide

Located near Victoria Square in the heart of the CBD, the new Adelaide SAE campus is close to everything you need.

We've also got you covered with FEE-HELP-approved Bachelor degrees in Music and Film, as well as Diploma courses in Games, Audio, Music, Film, Animation and Design, so all you need to worry about is creating.

This new campus is stacked with all the tech you'll need: digital and analogue studios, gaming consoles, electronic music gear, a multi-purpose film studio, professional digital film cameras and accessories, two edit suites and five computer labs with the latest industry-standard software.
Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Bachelor
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Adelaide, 

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Animation

Bachelor of Animation

Combine art, technology and imagination to create new worlds with SAE’s Bachelor of Animation.

Guided by our expert mentors in a real-world studio environment, you’ll gain practical experience across a broad range of in-demand animation skills, including character animation (2D/3D), visual storytelling, 3D modelling, computer graphics, visual effects and motion graphics.

Explore advanced techniques in industry-standard software including Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine 5, SideFX Houdini, Foundry NukeX, Pixologic ZBrush and Adobe Creative Suite.

In collaboration with your peers, you'll utilise your specialised knowledge and technical skills to execute a full-scale creative project. This work will form part of your professional portfolio, built to impress your prospective employers and help you secure your dream role.

Your final trimester internship will allow you to put your skills into practice and get a taste of working life in the animation industry, ensuring you graduate feeling confident and career-ready.

Potential career paths may include → 3D Generalist • 3D or 2D Animator • Concept Artist • Storyboard Artist • FX Artist • Technical Artist • 3D Asset or Character Modeler • Production Coordinator • Junior Assembly & Layout Artist • Roto Artist

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Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Bachelor
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Adelaide, 

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Audio

Bachelor of Audio

With a Bachelor of Audio, you’ll be ready for cutting-edge industry roles using modern creative business concepts and strategies. You’ll learn and apply theoretical knowledge and best practices while accessing studios to amplify your talents on cutting-edge equipment like the Neve, or an SSL, or an Audient console.

Your growth and development as a creative practitioner will be assessed through the completion of 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.

Potential career paths may include --> Studio Producer, Sound Designer, Sound Editor in film, live music, broadcast media, or games development.

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Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Bachelor
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Adelaide, 

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Creative Industries

Bachelor of Creative Industries

Our Bachelor of Creative Industries will see you master in-demand skills across various media and creative technologies, preparing you for a diverse career as a creative professional. Explore elective subjects and in-studio units across multiple disciplines to make this course your own. Specialise in your choice of film, music, audio, animation, design, or games development, and create using professional, industry-standard tech and tools.

Alongside your specialist creative skills, you’ll craft your communication, project management, and entrepreneurial abilities. Using modern creative business concepts and strategies, you’ll produce a final project that pushes your creative limits. Combined with collaborative group projects, this work will form a diverse portfolio ready to show the industry what you’re made of.

Receive expert mentorship from those who have worked in the Creative Industries and know what it takes to succeed. Workplace internship opportunities let you put your practical skills and advanced knowledge to the test in the real world, ensuring you graduate career-ready.

Potential career paths may include → Content Producer • Digital Project Lead • Digital Content Creator • Arts Manager • Creative Project Manager • Entrepreneur • Event Producer • Digital Storyteller

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Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Bachelor
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Adelaide, 

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Film

Bachelor of Film

SAE’s Bachelor of Film puts you in the spotlight from day one, ensuring you gain the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to launch yourself into the world of motion pictures.

Our curriculum covers the fundamentals of film through to advanced cinematography techniques, helping you build a diverse skillset in directing, production management, set design and editing.

As your skills develop and you work on more dynamic projects, you’ll collaborate with fellow SAE creatives and apply your expertise to multidisciplinary projects across audio, games, design, and animation.

You’ll showcase your growth and creativity through project-based assessments backed by your rich knowledge of current production practices. These projects will form a dynamic portfolio tailored to prospective employers and future clients.

Our final trimester internship opportunities allow you to put your skills to the test and get a taste of working life in the film industry, ensuring you graduate feeling confident and career-ready.

Making the leap from film buff to behind-the-screens guru happens at SAE.

Potential career paths may include → Video Editor • Producer • Cinematographer • Colourist • Director • Screenwriter • Production Designer • Camera Assistant • Broadcast Specialist

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Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Bachelor
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Adelaide, 

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Games

Bachelor of Games Development

With vast industry growth and the demand for gaming professionals on the rise, there’s never been a better time to level up from gamer to Games Developer — and SAE can get you there.

Our Bachelor of Games Development is designed to build your expertise from the ground up. You’ll learn to talk the talk in industry languages such as C++ and C#, and gain in-demand technical skills in gameplay programming, asset production, game engine scripting, and tools development.

Under the guidance of our expert mentors, you’ll master industry-standard software like Unreal Engine 5, Unity3D, Autodesk Maya and Blender, developing for a suite of desktop, console, handheld, and mixed-reality technologies.

Play to your strengths by specialising in Games Design or Games Programming, with dedicated classes to help you become an expert in your chosen pathway.

Enjoy a hybrid learning environment, small classes, and 1:1 mentoring opportunities you may not find in a larger university. You’ll also collaborate with SAE students from other disciplines to create a diverse portfolio of work fit to impress your prospective employers.

Potential career paths may include → Game Designer • Level Designer • Narrative Designer • Environment Designer • Gameplay Programmer • Engine Programmer • Graphics Programmer • AI Programmer • Mobile Game Developer • Games Producer

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Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Bachelor
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Adelaide, 

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Music

Bachelor of Music

The Bachelor of Music will provide you a unique opportunity to build all the essential skills for creating a successful career in today’s modern music industry. You’ll learn and apply theoretical knowledge and best practices while accessing studios with cutting-edge equipment.

You’ll gain proficiencies in songwriting, composition, music business and industry, stagecraft, recording techniques and electronic music production and studio music production.

Building on the core skills of a working music professional, the Bachelor of Music at SAE is completely unique and allows you to either choose from a pool of electives and complete a Bachelor of Music or dive deeper and specialise in one of four different pathways.

• Songwriting and Music Production
• Electronic Music Production
• Music Industry and Business
• Creative Musicianship

Your growth and development as a creative practitioner will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects and work placement. This will ultimately help you build a body of work and portfolio to share with potential employers or your first client.

Potential career paths may include --> Songwriter • Music Producer • Artist Manager • Artist / Musician • Live Musician • Studio Musician • DJ • Electronic Producer • Content Creator • Music Entrepreneur

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Where is SAE in Adelaide?


Location: 15-19 Franklin Street Adelaide 5000

New location. New studios.

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21 Higher education creative media courses Classes start in February 2024.
46 Years in Business We have a long history as an education provider and we are located around Australia, New Zealand, the US and Europe.
12 Brand new creative spaces A huge new location, split over 3 levels with custom suites and studios for all creative endeavours.

WHY STUDY AT SAE?

SAE prepares students for a bright future in the creative industries. These courses provide a unique and practical learning experience that’s tailored to interests and aspirations, allowing a seamless transition into a career in the creative industries.

Creative collaboration
Work with peers in audio, design, film, games, music and animation.
Learn now, pay later
FEE-HELP available.
Get career ready
Project work, industry placements and mentoring.
Online and on-campus
Small class sizes, flexible study schedule. Study full time or part time.
Industry mentors
Learn from experienced creative practitioners.
Enhanced reputation
SAE's University College status gives you a competitive edge in the industry.
INDUSTRY. TECHNOLOGY. EQUIPMENT. INDUSTRY. TECHNOLOGY. EQUIPMENT.
SAE students adopt principles and apply their knowledge and use the latest software and hardware in every creative discipline.

What graduates say about SAE

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"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
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"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
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“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
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"I wasn’t interested in working in film or on TV sets like some of my contemporaries, and that’s when I thought about marketing myself as a ‘triple threat’ – a cinematographer, director and producer – Pixflix Productions was born from there."

Adam Pickstone

SAE Alumni | Current Job: Creative Director / Founder, Pixflix Productions

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Enquire now and we'll be in touch to chat about your creative future at SAE Adelaide.