University of South Australia
Bachelor of Visual Effects
Degree overview
- Develop the expertise to become a visual effects artist.
- Join the rapidly growing visual effects industry that’s worth over $714 million in Australia1.
- Study a degree designed in association with world-renowned visual effects studio Rising Sun Pictures (RSP).
- Study 60% of your degree onsite at Rising Sun Pictures’ Adelaide studio in the CBD.
- Learn from leading visual effects (VFX) artists and supervisors in a simulated production environment.
- Gain specialist skills in compositing and tracking, dynamic effects and lighting, creature effects, 3D animation,3D modelling, and look development.
- Study at the only university in South Australia with a SideFX-certified curriculum and access the latest software and industry insights.
- Gain experience with current trends, technologies, and professional practices.
- Graduate industry ready with your own professional VFX showreel.
Snapshot
The visual effects industry is undergoing a remarkable expansion and reshaping the global screen sector. With the rise of popular streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, there has been increasing demand for captivating and original content, powering the need for top-tier visual effects. The Post, Digital and Visual Effects industry in Australia is worth over $714 million, an increase of 21% from 2021-22 and 60% above the 5-year average1.
UniSA’s Bachelor of Visual Effects is an innovative, industry-focussed degree that puts you at the cutting edge of visual effects production. Combining theoretical knowledge, technical skills, and unparalleled industry-based learning, it will set you up for a career as a multi-disciplinary visual effects artist.
Developed with one of Australia’s largest and most awarded VFX studios, Rising Sun Pictures, you’ll spend 60% of your degree onsite at RSP in their purpose-built simulated studio. This industry-based learning starts in your first year of study, and you’ll learn from experienced VFX artists and have access to the latest technologies, while gaining first-hand experience of professional practices.
Throughout the degree you’ll gain an understanding of all stages of the professional production cycle, from conceptualisation right through to post-production. You’ll also develop your knowledge and practice of core VFX areas including compositing and tracking, dynamic effects and lighting, creature effects, 3D animation, 3D modelling and look development.
You can also choose to accelerate your studies and complete your degree in 2.5 years.
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