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Study Film at SAE




Gain the practical experience and technical knowledge needed for a career in film. SAE will provide you with the fundamental skills of operating equipment and software, rolling through to finer and more complex aspects of production to encompass cinematography, screenwriting and direction. See your ideas come to life as you prepare for a bright future behind the lens.

Course options in Film

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.

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

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.

Choose to specialise in either production where the focus is on directing and producing or post-production where you will refine your skills in editing, compositing and colour grading.

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

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 production and post-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

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.

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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

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 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.
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 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

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.

Film Courses that have everything from concept to cut

THE SAE DIFFERENCE

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State of the art equipment and editing suites
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Our lecturers know it because they’ve done it
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Collaborative project-based courses - with no exams.
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Our lecturers know it because they’ve done it

See for yourself at SAE

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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." Current Job: ENG Camera and Editor
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Matt Podevin

Sarah Khalef

"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." Current Job: TV Producer
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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." Current Job: Producer
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Jess Ameduri
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