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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design) (VET pathway)

Study Visual Effects and Entertainment Design at Flinders

Build a world-class entertainment design portfolio.

This VET pathway is specifically designed for applicants who have completed a qualification such as:

  • Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in Game Art)
  • Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in CGI and Visual Effects)
  • Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media 

Students will develop the creative, practical, critical and collaborative skills necessary to pursue a career in the digital media area of the arts and communications industries.

Note: this course used to be called Creative Arts (Digital Media) (VET pathway)

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

N/A

Guaranteed selection rank

N/A

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

224161

Delivery mode
In person:
  • – Bedford Park
Online: No
Duration

2 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)

Annual indicative fee
  • 2023: $10,020
How are these fees calculated?
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

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Why study Visual Effects and Entertainment Design at Flinders

  • Ranked no. 1 digital illustration school in The Rookies, Best Creative Media and Entertainment Schools report 2017
  • Create your portfolio while leaning from current industry professionals
  • Explore the connections between technology and the creative arts
  • Combine study and practice while working solo and in creative teams
  • Learn from academic and professional experts in VFX, 2D and 3D animation, game design, concept art and illustration
  • Gain an in-depth understanding the theory and the practice of digital media entertainment production

Your career

Flinders graduates include 2D concept artist and 3D modellers, animators, matte painters, cinematographers, editors, illustrators, producers VFX artists. Your diverse range of skills and portfolio of creative achievements will make you attractive to a wide range of employers in the arts and communication industries internationally.

Potential occupations include:

  • concept artist
  • animator (2D or 3D)
  • digital designer
  • production artist
  • game developer
  • illustrator.

Potential employers include:

  • newspapers
  • magazines
  • television stations
  • other media production companies.

Ranked No.1 Digital Illustration School*

The Rookies is an international awards and mentor platform for young designers, creators, innovators and artists in film, animation, games, virtual reality and architecture visualisation.

The competition, which involves more than 600 schools and more than 3,000 entrants and thousands of their entries from 81 countries, rated Flinders University and its partner CDW Studios Adelaide as #1 in *Best Digital Illustration Schools in 2017.

Flinders University Creative Arts graduate and Rookies finalist, Rebecca Ohorn, talks about her experience

What you will study

Students in the VET pathway will continue to develop skills and knowledge in a range of practical, critical and collaborative skills through the study of topics in digital media production, history and theory.

Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

  • Gain hands-on practical experience and produce short films, animations, graphic novels and games for a professional portfolio.
  • Undertake a range of industry placements and learn directly from the best.

Study abroad

There are options for exchange topics at Butler University, Indianapolis.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer 98.10 99.95
Median rank to receive an offer 77.63 82.13
Lowest rank to receive an offer 51.20 60.05

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) Number of students Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) 58 23%
Vocational education and training (VET) study 28 11%
Work and life experience 23 9%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) 94 38%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) <5 <5
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) 36 15%
International Students <5 <5
All students 247 100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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Your pathway to the creative arts

Bachelor of Creative Industries:

Digital Media - Interactive Design - Film & Television - Festivals & Arts Production - Theatre & Performance - Writing & Publishing

Learn more

How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

 

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

 

3

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

 

4

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

This VET pathway is specifically designed for applicants who have completed one of the following qualifications: Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in Game Art) (CUA60615); Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in CGI and Visual Effects) (CUA60615); or Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA60615).

Applicants who do not hold one of the above qualifications or hold VET qualification in a related area such as: Diploma of Screen and Media (CUA51015); or Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games (ICT50215) should apply for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design) (224131) and may be eligible for credit transfer.

How to apply

1

Select your course.

 

2

Check entry requirements.

 

3

Check your eligibility for credit.

 

5

Obtain certified documents.

 

6

Submit your application and documents.

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If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice. 

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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