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Undergraduate Certificate in Digital and Entertainment
Study Digital and Entertainment Design at Flinders
Gain an introduction to digital and entertainment design and start your career in this growing industry.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Digital and Entertainment Design will equip you with the creative and practical skills required for success in the design and development of digital media. You’ll gain the necessary skills to adapt quickly with new media and disruptive technologies in a fast-changing, technologically driven industry environment.
You’ll learn the conceptual, practical and technical skills required in the production of creative work, and you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the process from concept to completion. Once you have completed this six month course, you’ll be able to continue your studies in the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Digital Media).
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Why study Digital and Entertainment Design at Flinders
- Provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Digital Media)
- Learn the basics required for success in the digital and entertainment design industries
- Develop your confidence and practical design skills
- Take part in projects that focus on collaboration with other students
- Just six months of study (full-time study only)
- Participants graduate with a University Certificate.
Artwork by Hamish Kentwell, Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design)
Your career
Take your first step into a career in digital and entertainment design and learn the latest skills to enhance your career prospects.
Potential occupations
- Concept artist
- Production manager
- Production artist
- Illustrator
- Graphic designer
- Web and software developer
- Marketing content manager
- Digital content producer
Potential employers
- Warner Brothers
- Defiant
- Monkeystack
- League of Geeks
- Big Ant Studios
- MPC
- Mighty Kingdom
- Ubisoft
- Gameloft
- Ready at Dawn
- Rising Sun Pictures
- Deviation Games
What you will study
Core topics that will give you a strong foundation in digital and entertainment design, including: Essential multimedia, digital fundamentals, specialised workshops in art theory and practice, fundamental production and postproduction techniques in VFX, compositing, rotoscoping and digital painting techniques for live action, 2D tracking, keying and general audio-visual techniques such as editing and image acquisition.
Students must complete 18 units of study:
- VEED1003 Essential Multimedia (4.5 units)
- VEED1400 Digital Fundamentals 1 (4.5 units)
- VEED1402 Core Studio 1 (4.5 units)
- VEED1410 Production Project 1 (4.5 units)
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 | 79.40 | 82.35 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 53.90 | 60.85 |
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) | 22 | 38% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| 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) | 22 | 38% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | 0 | 0 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 5 | 9% |
| International Students | 5 | 9% |
| All students | 58 | 100% |
Why choose a Higher Education Certificate
By choosing to study a higher education certificate, you’ll gain a university-level qualification that:
- Takes less time than a bachelor’s degree - allowing you to upskill or get a taste of your career path in as little as 6 months
- Is cost effective – Commonwealth support is currently making higher education certificates even more affordable. Eligible students can also defer payment through HECS-HELP
- Gives you a valuable qualification – Flinders’ higher education certificates are AQF accredited
- Offers you a pathway towards a bachelor’s degree – credits from your studies can go towards further study
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
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Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous Higher Education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through Adult Entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.
How to apply
Course enquiries
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FAQs
There are many reasons to apply for a higher education certificate. You may want to upskill and progress your career without committing to a longer-term degree, or build on the strength of your current degree by adding a different qualification. You may have a particular passion you want to explore, or want to get a taste of university that could lead you towards a bachelor’s degree.
If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder, you will be eligible for a discounted Commonwealth supported place (CSP).
The Australian Government is subsidising courses across a range of national priority areas in order to give people the opportunity to upskill or learn new skills to help the workforce and the nation during a difficult economic period. These course subsidies could help you transition to a new role within your existing industry, or prepare you to move to a new industry.
Yes. These are micro-credential courses and can be completed part-time over 25 weeks (or a university year of 2 semesters). To qualify for the government discount, you must enrol and begin your studies in the same year.
No. In order to qualify for the government discount, you must enrol and begin your studies in the same year.
If you are an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa and meet other eligibility criteria, you won’t have to pay your course fees up front. You can get a HECS-HELP loan for your student contribution portion of your uni fees. More information about HECS-HELP is available here.
Yes. The student services and amenities fee (SSAF) applies to all higher education certificates. More information about the SSAF is available here.
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Last Updated: 10 Sep 2024