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A glimpse into your creative future

If you’re down to create it, join us at Open Day this August. This is your chance to explore the endless career opportunities available in the growing creative industries. We look forward to seeing you on campus!

PLUS when you register and attend, you’ll go into the draw to win a 14-inch MacBook Pro valued at $3,199* (AUD).

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Take a wander around campus, check out the world-class equipment and facilities, join a workshop or demonstration and chat with our student support team, future mentors and industry practitioners.

Open Day is your chance to discover what your future at SAE could look like.

What your day will look like:
// Join interactive workshops and demonstrations hosted by the SAE Crew. Try your hand at Foley, play and test student games, jump in and get drawing, have a go at projection mapping and get behind the camera at our interactive film set
// Tour the campus and discover SAE’s world-class facilities
// Deep dive into our courses and SAE’s unreal work placement opportunities
// Meet industry expert lecturers, Alumni and students
// Find out how we support our students every step of the way

And don’t forget to grab a bite to eat and coffee while you soak in the information!

Find an open day near you

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Adelaide Open Day Come along to SAE Adelaide's Open Day.
12 Aug 2023
11:00 - 15:00 ACST
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Brisbane Open Day Come along to SAE Brisbane's Open Day.
12 Aug 2023
11:00 - 15:00 AEST
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Byron Bay Open Day Come along to SAE Byron Bay's Open Day.
12 Aug 2023
11:00 - 15:00 AEST
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Melbourne Open Day Come along to SAE Melbourne's Open Day.
12 Aug 2023
11:00 - 15:00 AEST
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Perth Open Day Come along to SAE Perth's Open Day.
12 Aug 2023
11:00 - 15:00 AWST
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Sydney Open Day Come along to SAE Sydney's Open Day.
12 Aug 2023
11:00 - 15:00 AEST
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Why come to SAE Open Day?
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Explore our campus Check out our state-of-the-art facilities and join us for a hands on, interactive experience.
Get your questions answered Find out what makes SAE different. Chat to industry Professionals, support services, and course advisors about placement opportunities, learning support and building your professional folio while studying. You'll also get all the info on our Scholarships and Early Entry Programs.
Meet your tribe Check out showreels and projects from SAE graduates, and find out first hand what it's like to study at SAE from current students. You'll also get the chance to hear from SAE Alumni.

Your creative journey starts here



SAE's internationally recognised and government accredited programs are led by industry expert lecturers with extensive experience in the creative industries.

Sharpen your skills in our non-traditional classrooms equipped with the latest tech. And guess what? You won't need an ATAR to study our Diploma course, Associate degree, Bachelor or Postgraduate degree. We've also got your back with FEE-HELP approved fast-tracked courses.

Kick-start your creative career today.

Our Courses

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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.

The SAE difference

Register. Attend. Win.

Win a MacBook Pro, valued at $3,199.

When you register and attend an SAE Open Day, you’ll go in the draw to win a 14-inch MacBook Pro, valued at $3,199.

T&Cs apply*.
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To be eligible, you must register for and attend an SAE Open Day Campus event by 3:00pm 12 August 2023. Employees, immediate family members of employees and current SAE students are ineligible to enter. The random prize draw will take place at 10am AEST Wednesday 17 August 2023. 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 Facebook page. The winner will receive 1 x 14 inch MacBook Pro valued at $3,199

(10-Core CPU, 16-Core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage¹, 16-core Neural Engine, 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display², Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad, 67W USB-C Power Adapter) One prize drawn nationally. Only one entry permitted per person. Prize is not redeemable for cash. The competition is being run by SAE Institute Australia Copyright Navitas SAE Holdings Pty Ltd ABN 21 093 057 973.

What our graduates have to say

Enrico Leasa

“I always had the dream of working for a large studio like ILM, Pixar or Dreamworks, so to actually be a part of these huge projects now is amazing." SAE Alumni | Current Job: Layout artist at Industrial Light & Magic
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SAE Animation graduate Enrico Leasa

Eliza Allard

"Being able to finish my degree and start my career at the age of 19 was a huge plus for me, as it meant I got four years in the industry before I started my business." SAE Alumni | Current Job: Director/Founder, The Content Lab
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Designer Eliza Allard and SAE graduate

Aldo Arechar

"Getting to meet other creatives [at SAE] who had other passions was very satisfying, as we were then able to collaborate on music and other projects." SAE Alumni | Current Job: Hans Zimmer's Remote Control Productions company in LA
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Black and white portrait of man wearing glasses. SAE Audio graduate and audio engineer Aldo Arechar

Rachel Toomeh

"I found it really beneficial to have this streamlined experience, where I got to meet and talk to teachers that had been in the industry. Learning from a game developer’s perspective was really beneficial, and at the time it was quite unique for where I was looking to go with my career.” SAE Alumni | Current Job: Product Manager, Not Doppler Studio
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SAE Alumni and Games graduate Rachel Tommeh
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