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Bachelor of Creative Industries

Gain the skills you need to pursue your creative career

At SAE, we provide creatives with the skills, equipment, mentorship, and connections to turn their ideas into commercial success. SAE is all for creators, see for yourself.

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Bachelor of Creative Industries




Set yourself up for a diverse career pathway by developing your skills across various creative fields. This course will have you engaging in studio-based projects applying skills learned to real-life creative scenarios. Alongside specialist creative skills, you'll craft your communication, project management, and entrepreneurial abilities, preparing you for industry roles using modern business concepts and creative techniques.

THE SAE DIFFERENCE

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Collaborative project-based courses - with no exams.
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Small class sizes with world-class facilities and equipment
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Fast-tracked courses to ensure you graduate industry-ready sooner
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FEE-HELP available - learn now, pay later
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Connected to industry to give you the best opportunities

Course options at SAE

Creative Industries Bachelor of Creative Industries
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

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Creative Industries

Bachelor of Creative Industries

Learn the creative process, project design and management, core communication practices in academic and industry contexts, ownership, distribution, and copyright in the creative industries.

Through hands-on training, we'll help you amplify your talents as you undertake a specialisation in - Film, Audio, Music, ARVR, Visual effects, 3D Modelling, Songwriting, Motion graphics, Animation or Game Development.

You'll be guided by master lecturers who will train you, as you collaboratively work towards a final project.

Creative Industries Associate Degree of Creative Industries
Duration(s)
4 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
6 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 Associate Degree
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Creative Industries

Associate Degree of Creative Industries

Learn the creative process, project design and management, core communication practices in academic and industry contexts, ownership, distribution, and copyright in the creative industries.

Through hands-on training, we'll help you amplify your talents as you undertake a specialisation in - Film, Audio, Music, ARVR, Visual effects, 3D Modelling, Songwriting, Motion graphics, Animation or Game Development.

You'll be guided by master lecturers and work collaboratively with SAE students with skills across the creative industries.

Creative Industries Diploma of Creative Industries
Duration(s)
2 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
3 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 Undergraduate Diploma
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Creative Industries

Diploma of Creative Industries

Learn the creative process, project design and management, core communication practices in academic and industry contexts, ownership, distribution, and copyright in the creative industries.

Through hands-on training, we'll help you amplify your talents, refine your skills in your chosen field and be industry ready in a matter of months.

You'll be guided by master lecturers who will provide you with foundational skills, while also giving you great insight into the creative industries.

Creative Industries Diploma of Screen & Media
Duration(s)
2 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 Undergraduate Diploma (VET)
Available to Domestic Students
Campus

Online
Creative Industries

Diploma of Screen & Media

The creative industries are dynamic and encompass a wide variety of businesses; knowing where you want to specialise can be difficult.
This hands-on diploma provides you with an introduction into what it's like to work in creative fields such as Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music.
You will explore 3D modelling, animation concept development, audio recording, audio editing, poster design, web design, screenwriting, video editing, title sequences, game design, game concept development and music production.

Creative Industries Master of Creative Industries
Duration(s)
4 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 Masters
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Online
Creative Industries

Master of Creative Industries

Throughout this course, you will learn from industry thought-leaders, be mentored by experienced SAE lecturers, collaborate with your peers, and extend your connections through our global network.



Centered on a major capstone project, the Master of Creative Industries offers a collaborative online learning experience where you will refine your technical knowledge and research and practical skills in preparation for industry leadership roles as well as gain the know-how to forge your own path as an entrepreneur.

Creative Industries Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries
Duration(s)
2 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 Postgraduate Diploma
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Online
Creative Industries

Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries

The Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries is the next step in achieving your creative and professional aspirations.
Completing two of the four trimesters of the Master of Creative Industries, the Graduate Diploma also provides a strong pathway to the Master’s course.
With the benefit of no defined discipline specialisations, we will guide you to select units to meet your goals.

Creative Industries Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries
Duration(s)
1 Trimester (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 Postgraduate Certificate
Available to Domestic Students
Campus

Online
Creative Industries

Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries

The Graduate Certificate of Creative Industries is an ideal entry point to postgraduate studies, for people who have worked within the creative industries for years but don't hold a related bachelor's degree.
Completing one of the four trimesters of the Master of Creative Industries, the graduate certificate also provides a strong pathway to the Master’s course. With the benefit of no defined discipline specialisations, we will guide you to select units that meet both your individual creative and professional aspirations.

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CAREER OPTIONS

Career opportunities in the creative industries

To thrive in the creative industries, technical expertise and application are as important as raw talent and SAE’s internationally accredited courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to establish a successful and fulfilling career.

  • Project Manager
  • Multimedia Entrepreneur
  • Digital Content Producer
  • Arts Administrator
  • Creative Events Producer
  • Creative Media Marketing and Events Coordinator
  • Games Producer
  • Music Producer
  • Industry Researcher
  • Art Director
  • Creative Director

What you can study at SAE?

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Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
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Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
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CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
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Group 2 Creative Technologies Be at the forefront of the technology designed to enable creativity.
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Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
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Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
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Group 5 Games Games courses to get your career ahead of the game.
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Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Person working with a 3D printed dog
Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
Two students operating an audio desk
Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Student adjusting the lighting on set
CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Person operating a a VR headset
Group 2 Creative Technologies Be at the forefront of the technology designed to enable creativity.
Student standing and drawing
Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Man operating camera with green screen in background
Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
Two students playing video games. Left person has arms up
Group 5 Games Games courses to get your career ahead of the game.
Sound technician fixing a microphone
Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Person working with a 3D printed dog

Animation

Overview

Animation is one of the few industries that allows you to create what has never been seen before, limited only by your imagination.

Animation is also a profession where technical expertise and application are as important as raw talent, and SAE’s internationally accredited Animation courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to establish a successful career in this growing industry.

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Audio

Overview

SAE’s internationally accredited audio courses will turn you into an in-demand professional with extensive theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on training.

You’ll enjoy hands-on industry experiences with specialist lecturers and mentors who will train you in our world-class facilities with state-of-the-art equipment.

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Creative Industries

Overview

The creative industries encompass the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music. SAE students will explore many facets of the industry including 3D modelling, animation concept development, audio recording, audio editing, poster design, web design, screenwriting, video editing, title sequences, game design, game concept development, music production, and business acumen.

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Creative Technologies

Overview

Stay at the forefront of the industry with SAE's Creative Technology courses. Adapting to and upskilling in technology will keep you changing as the world does.

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Design

Overview

Design is about rethinking the norm, creating elegance of form and beauty, and paying attention to people’s needs.

SAE students will design the interfaces between humans and technology, and the products, systems, services, and environments around us.

Whether your interest is in illustration and image making, layout design, experience design, or communication and marketing campaigns the career options are only limited by your imagination.

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Film

Overview

With SAE’s internationally accredited film courses, you can become part of the film industry’s next generation of creative professionals

Our expert lecturers teach both the traditional skills of filmmaking and put students at the forefront of the technologies shaping the future of the craft.

You’ll graduate with the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to launch your successful career in the world of motion pictures.

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Games

Overview

More than purely a source of entertainment, the Games industry today is thriving with a rapidly growing number of applications and uses.

Many organisations are recognising the importance of ‘gamifying’ online experiences for their customers to encourage behavioural change and so the opportunities for games graduates are ever-expanding.

SAE’s internationally accredited Games courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to establish a successful career in this dynamic and exciting industry.

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Music

Overview

SAE's Music courses bring together contemporary songwriting and music production to teach you the strategies, skills, and music production technology alongside recording techniques.

You'll learn all about the music industry whilst having practical, collaborative, industry-based training.

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What graduates say about SAE

Regina Caramancion

"I really appreciated how my course at SAE not only started with the basics of game development, programming and design, but they were also able to immerse us into what the industry is like." Current Job: Independent Games Developer
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Regina Caramancion

Jessica Ameduri

"Studying at SAE helped me to put the fears of failure behind me. SAE provides practical subjects where you are given a brief for a film and then you each get a role as you would in the industry." Current Job: Producer
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Jess Ameduri

Montague Monro

"The lecturers and teachers made the biggest difference for me. They were easy to talk to, helpful, relaxed and fun. They helped me get an internship and work experience." Current Job: Web Designer
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Montague Monro

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