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The Future
of Film
Is You

If you’re down to tell the story, study Film at SAE.

We’ll provide the technology, industry professionals, and the creative environment for you to truly thrive. Start your Film career here.

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Study Film at SAE




Your pathway to an award-winning career in the industry of film starts at SAE. Sharpen your skills behind the lens as a producer, screenwriter, director or post-production with experts from the real world at your side.

You'll gain practical experience using professional equipment and the latest software, learning approaches to cinematography that together give you a competitive edge. All within our institute - a creative force where like-minded visionaries from varied disciplines come together to create magic and thrive.

Course options in Film

Film Bachelor of Film
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

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

Starting with the fundamentals and rolling through to the finer, more complex aspects of cinematography, our expert lecturers will teach you the traditional skills of filmmaking as well as put you at the forefront of the technologies shaping the future of the craft.

Film Associate Degree of Film
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

Adelaide, 

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Film

Associate Degree of Film

Starting with the fundamentals and rolling through to the finer, more complex aspects of film production to encompass cinematography, screenwriting and direction, you'll be directed by expert lecturers in a face-to-face environment, while also collaborating with students from other disciplines.

Film Diploma of Film
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

Adelaide, 

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Film

Diploma of Film

Guided by expert lecturers you will gain an in-depth introduction to film, from scriptwriting and film production, right through to digital post-production.
You'll gain so much hands-on experience operating film production equipment including cameras, lighting and sound, that you'll feel like you are already working in the industry. You will also learn about digital post-production including audio mixing, titling, colour grading and the authoring processes.

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.

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Download the Film career kit.

Hit the link below to learn more about the Film industry and studying at SAE.

Here’s what you can download:

  • Career Kit – Film
  • Course Guide
  • Fee Schedule

Career options

Career opportunities in Film

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.

  • Video editor
  • Producer
  • Cinematographer
  • Colourist
  • Director
  • Videographer
  • Production designer
  • Screenwriter
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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 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 Game development and design 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.
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 Game development and design 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

Let your imagination run wild as you build on your technical dexterity and practical experience with our accredited Animation courses.

With state-of-the-art technology, software (think Autodesk 3DS Max, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite), and professional animators at your side, a career of bringing life to your very own world and characters is yours for the taking.

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Audio

Overview

Be the boss of beats and carve out your future as an in-demand master of sound and audio through our hands-on internationally accredited training, knowledge transfer, and access to collaboration with our community of artists across industries.

You’ll benefit from having the best in the biz leading your classes using top DAWS, and state-of-the-art tech in world-class studios and facilities.

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Creative Industries

Overview

Choose your own adventure with Creative Industries where you'll level-up your game across Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music.

From screenwriting to game design, music production and more, develop your artistic voice across these fields, so you not only find your niche but gain the skills and experience to have multiple choices in an exciting career where you design your destiny.

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Design

Overview

Rethink the norm and challenge how design affects human behaviour, emotion, and the way we see the world.

Master your craft in conceptualizing, illustration, and design in a way where you’ll rise to the top as a business-savvy creative entrepreneur.

With our tech and latest software, including the Adobe Creative Suite, you'll be turning your ideas into reality and laying out your path to success.

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Film

Overview

Combine your passion for film with our technology and industry professionals as your mentors, because you are the driving force of our cinematic future.

Start practising your Oscar acceptance speech as you’ll thrive within our community of creatives and graduate with award-winning cinematography, screenwriting, and direction skills.

The practical experience, technical knowledge, and connections you’ll gain will bring you to the forefront of future filmmaking.

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Games

Overview

Level up your skills in driving the future of the gaming phenomenon.

Our courses will ensure you’ll have what it takes to build a successful career bringing life to new worlds, characters and challenges for billions to get addicted to playing on a range of different platforms.

Our industry-based teachers will have you mastering advanced techniques and methodologies you can apply with software like Unreal Engine, Unity 3D, and more so you can unlock all levels and win.

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Music

Overview

Master your musical talents and increase your range of skills, knowledge, and technological dexterity to make it big in this industry.

You'll gain a competitive edge by immersing yourself in our collaborative creative environment.

Get a leg up with the all-important connections and mentors to guide you through fine-tuning your producing, composing, and recording skills whilst building a dynamic portfolio to put you on the map.

Film Courses that have everything from concept to cut

The SAE Difference

What graduates say about SAE

Matt Poidevin

"Studying at SAE allowed me to learn about real-world industry facilities and gave me the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the industry which have armed me with the tools I needed to get the jobs, make the deals, and to be on the same page as industry personnel." SAE Alumni | Current Job: ENG Camera and Editor
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SAE graduate Matt Poidevin

Sarah Khalaf

"I have always wanted to be a film director, I worked on film sets and TV sets as an assistant director for several years, and after joining for my bachelor’s degree I focused more on production and a future working as a producer." SAE Alumni | Current Job: TV Producer
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SAE film graduate Sarah Khalaf

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." SAE Alumni | Current Job: Producer
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SAE Alumni Jess Ameduri
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