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Open Day

Discover your creative future at SAE.

Designed to take you behind the scenes. Explore our world-class studios, unpack course info and career paths, and hear from students, alumni and course mentors. Attend to be inspired, leave feeling confident about your future in creative media and technology.

Join us at your local SAE campus on Saturday 16th August!
Saturday 16 August | 11am – 3pm

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Adelaide Open Day Come along to SAE Adelaide's Open Day.
16 Aug 2025
11:00 - 15:00 ACST
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Brisbane Open Day Come along to SAE Brisbane's Open Day.
16 Aug 2025
11:00 - 15:00 AEST
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Melbourne Open Day Come along to SAE Melbourne's Open Day.
16 Aug 2025
11:00 - 15:00 AEST
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Perth Open Day Come along to SAE Perth's Open Day.
16 Aug 2025
11:00 - 15:00 AWST
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Sydney Open Day Come along to SAE Sydney's Open Day.
16 Aug 2025
11:00 - 15:00 AEST
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WHAT’S ON AT OPEN DAY

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Behind the scenes access
Step inside our world-class creative spaces and see where your ideas will come to life! Take a tour of the studios, cutting-edge labs and production facilities that rival industry standards.
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Interactive workshops & demos
Get hands-on and test drive the same tools and software used by the professionals. From mixing desks to motion capture rigs – you’ll experience what practical learning really looks like.
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Real talk with real creators
Connect with people who've walked your path. Get the inside story on student life, industry connections and career outcomes straight from our students, staff and alumni – no filter, just honest insights.
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Map out your creative career
Unlock your pathway to the creative and tech industries. Learn about our courses, scholarships, industry placements and exclusive opportunities that can fast-track your career.
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Register. Attend. Win.

When you register and attend an SAE Open Day event, you’ll go in the draw to win an DJI Pocket 3, valued at $1,071.

T&Cs apply*.

*Promotion terms and conditions:

To be eligible, you must register for and attend an SAE Open Day Campus event by 15:00 AEST 16 August 2025. Employees, immediate family members of employees and current SAE students are ineligible to enter. The random prize draw will take place at 10:00 AEST Wednesday 20 August 2025. The winner will be notified via phone or email within two business days of the draw. If the winner cannot be contacted or the prize is not claimed within two days, the prize will be redrawn. The winner will have their details published on SAE Australia’s Social Media pages.

The winner will receive 1 DJI Osmo Pocket 3 4K 3 Axis Gimbal Camera Combo​ valued at $1,071. One prize is drawn nationally. Only one entry is permitted per person. The prize is not redeemable for cash. The competition is being run by SAE University College ABN 21 093 057 973.

What you can study at SAE

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Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
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Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
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Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
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Information Technology Progress your career with a practical mastery of technology.
Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
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VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
Two students working on a desktop computer, with one student pointing towards a project on the screen
Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
A young male student operating a mixing desk in a room with dark lighting 1000x1042
Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Computer Science Turn your technical talents into a thriving career.
Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
A woman with red hair in a ponytail facing away from camera, working with games software on a desktop monitor
Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
A young man with long tied up hair working at a desk with two laptops, circuit boxes and several red and black cords
Information Technology Progress your career with a practical mastery of technology.
Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
A hand at a desk operating a graphics tablet
VFX & Virtual Production Embrace the latest technologies to engineer the impossible.
Two students working on a desktop computer, with one student pointing towards a project on the screen

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.

Computer Science

Overview

Covering the fundamentals of computer science through to advanced strategies and techniques, you’ll build a diverse skillset in programming, networks, web development, cloud computing and AI. You’ll hone in-demand expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++, and Java, and software and tools including Git, Unity, Maya and Kubernetes.

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.

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.

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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Information Technology

Overview

Developed in line with Australian Computer Society (ACS) standards for forward-thinking professionals, our industry-relevant Master of Information Technology combines technical expertise with real-world application. Throughout your studies, you could find yourself building AI-driven recommendation engines using Python and TensorFlow, conducting ethical hacking simulations with Kali Linux, or designing interactive dashboards for real-time data analysis using tools like Pandas, Matplotlib, and Seaborn.

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.

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VFX & Virtual Production

Overview

Ignite your passion for Visual Effects & Production, where creativity and technology combine to create extraordinary visual experiences. Master the art of 3D modelling, texturing, compositing, and simulation, enabling you to craft stunning, photorealistic effects that captivate audiences.

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