Visual Effects (Animation)

Overview

In this unique partnership between Flinders University and CDW Studios you’ll gain the skills to excel in the ever-evolving world of visual effects and animation.

Over 12 weeks, you’ll learn from world-leading industry experts who are at the top of their field and have worked on some of the most famous and intensive VFX projects ever made. You’ll get hands-on from day one, creating realistic, VFX-style animation for both CG and live-action films, while learning in purpose-built facilities and studio spaces. Focusing specifically on hyper-realism, you’ll learn everything you need to excel in the world of animation.

This course is offered in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. Some topics may be offered online.

This graduate certificate can be used as a pathway into the Master of Virtual Production.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects (Animation)

Duration: 0.5 year

Delivery mode:
In-person

Location
Bedford Park
City

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code
2GC684 (Bedford Park)
2GC902 (City)

Indicative fees (2025):
$15,246 (Full fee paying)

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2GC684 (Bedford Park)

Your career

A career in animation could lead to a range of careers locally, nationally and internationally.

In this degree, you’ll build a world-class portfolio and work alongside industry to grow your professional networks from day one.

Potential occupations could include

Animator
Director/Creative Director
Character designer
Producer
Editor
Concept artist.

Potential employers could include

Technicolor / MPC
CDW Animation
MPC
Mighty Kingdom
Rising Sun Pictures
Model Farm
Monkey Stack.

What you will study

Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects (Animation)

This 12 week certificate is a specialised, high-quality program in which students will enhance their creative and practical skills in animation and visual effects. A typical study program may include:

Skills acquisition project delivered by CDW studios. This project will involve specialised training in developing animation assets from concept to completion.

Practical experience

Practical experience is embedded into this program with students learning with and from industry experts at Flinders and CDW Animation.

Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects (Animation)

Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects (Animation) (City)

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Animation or Visual Effects related disciplines.

Additionally, applicants will have to demonstrate their creative abilities through the submission of a portfolio of original work and CV.

How to apply

Select your preferred course.

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Check individual course entries on SATAC for information on important dates.

Apply online at SATAC.

Apply via SATAC

2GC684 (Bedford Park)

2GC902 (City)

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Animation or Visual Effects related disciplines from an approved tertiary institution.

Additionally, applicants will have to demonstrate their creative abilities through the submission of a portfolio of original work and CV.

English language requirements