Our industry-led creative courses nurture the practical skills and professional connections that have landed SAE grads at Sony, Ubisoft, Netflix and Nike.
Develop professional skills across multiple creative disciplines while specialising in your chosen field through a pool of elective units. Build a diverse portfolio packed with collaborative projects and industry internship experience.
Duration: Full time, full time fast track and part-time options available
Qualification: Bachelor degree
Available to: Domestic and International students
Campus: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Master fundamental creative skills and explore specialised areas through hands-on projects. Develop technical expertise alongside essential business knowledge to prepare for entry into the creative industry of your choice.
Duration: Full time, full time fast track and part-time options available
Qualification: Associate degree
Available to: Domestic and International students
Campus: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Fast-track your creative career with this seven-month intensive program covering core professional skills and industry-standard technologies to secure entry-level industry positions.
Duration: Full time, full time fast track and part-time options available
Qualification: Diploma
Available to: Domestic and International students
Campus: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
Take your creative practice to the next level through advanced mentorship, theoretical frameworks, and a major capstone project. Refine your specialised skills while developing leadership capabilities for senior industry roles.
Duration: Full time and part-time options available
Qualification: Masters
Available to: Domestic students
Campus: Online
Enhance your existing qualifications with specialised creative industry knowledge and practical experience. Develop advanced skills through focused study and collaborative projects.
Duration: Full time and part-time options available
Qualification: Graduate diploma
Available to: Domestic students
Campus: Online
Build on your professional experience with this concentrated course developing specialised creative capabilities and industry connections to advance your career in just three months.
Duration: Full time and part-time options available
Qualification: Graduate Diploma
Available to: Domestic students
Campus: Online
Mark Gambino | Master of Creative Industries
"SAE has shown me that it’s not so much what you want to do or make, it’s what you want to say. It’s given me the skills and the framework to be able to build my creative practice and situate me as a filmmaker, not only in the national scene but also on the international market."
Mark Gambino | Master of Creative Industries
Michael Weir - Professional Musician
"There’s so much to enjoy about studying at SAE, like the expert advice you get from the lecturers every day. The studios are incredible, and it’s an exciting place where everyone’s got a creative mindset. They’re following their passions and their dreams, so it’s got a really nice vibe to it."
Michael Weir - Professional Musician
Gain real industry experience while you study
Collaborate across disciplines & grow your creative network
Build a portfolio that conveys your artistic vision & technical skills
Connect with industry professionals at exclusive events
Get expert job placement support for a smooth transition
Access production opportunities with real clients and projects
We don’t just talk the talk – we walk the walk.
And SAE students agree.
Developed industry-ready skills
(National average: 81.3%)*
Valued our expert mentors & hands-on learning
(National average: 85.4%)**
Loved our tech, tools & facilities
(National average: 82.3%)***
Felt supported inside & outside the classroom
(National average: 71.4%)****
Don’t take our word for it. Book a call back or in-person tour and see for yourself.
Train in purpose-built film studios with professional-grade lighting rigs, dolly tracks, and green screen facilities where you’ll direct, shoot, and produce portfolio-worthy projects.
Use premium 3D modelling and animation software from brands trusted in professional studios. You’ll learn how to harness industry-standard tech to create work that showcases your technical skills.
Edit, colour grade and add visual effects in SAE’s dedicated post-production facilities, with access to professional editing software – perfect for finalising your projects with professional polish.
Take your work into SAE’s digital editing suites with surround sound, where you’ll learn how to master your mix, refine your arrangement, and bring your sounds to life.
Corinna brings over a decade of tertiary teaching and academic leadership experience to her role, specialising in creative pedagogies and inclusive curriculum design. As Australia's leading expert in Commedia dell'Arte, she combines traditional theatrical knowledge with innovative digital approaches.
Winner of the inaugural Progetto Donna Arts Award 2023
TEDx speaker with internationally published research on creative industries education
Pioneered virtual reality applications in live theatre during the early development of immersive technologies
Heli brings 15 years of higher education experience to her role as Faculty Development Lead, specialising in design education with expertise in virtual reality and creative practice. Her multidisciplinary approach as designer, visual artist, VR artist, and musician enriches the student learning experience.
Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA), recognising excellence in higher education teaching
PhD candidate at Queensland University of Technology researching human-computer interaction
Practising VR artist and singer/songwriter, bringing current creative practice to the classroom
Majella works at the fascinating intersection of art, science and technology, specialising in experimental conducting with technology alongside traditional classical music direction. Her interdisciplinary approach combines creative innovation with scientific methodology, inspiring students to explore new frontiers in creative practice.
Advanced Higher Education Fellowship recognising commitment to teaching excellence
Multiple grants and awards including EcoSonicX Prize and EEBIOMASS Bursary from Max Planck Institute
Work showcased at prestigious venues including Espoo Museum of Modern Art and Ars Electronica
Content producers create and oversee multimedia content for digital, social, and broadcast platforms. They develop concepts, write scripts, coordinate production, and ensure content aligns with brand messaging while crafting compelling stories for target audiences.
Average industry salary: $75,000-$85,000+
Creative media marketers develop campaigns that blend storytelling, design, and digital strategy across platforms. They create compelling visual and multimedia content while analysing trends and audience behaviour to drive brand awareness and customer engagement.
Average industry salary: $80,000-$110,000+
Content strategists plan, develop, and manage content to engage audiences effectively. They analyse market trends, define brand voice, and structure content across platforms while incorporating SEO and user experience design to optimise content performance.
Average industry salary: $90,000-$110,000+
Film writers craft scripts with compelling dialogue, characters, and narrative structure, while directors bring these stories to life by overseeing all aspects of production. They work with actors and crew to realise their creative vision and shape how films resonate with audiences.
Average industry salary: $80,000-$120,000+
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