Explore your career in visual effects

Study animation, 3D or lighting and environments and get ready for an in-demand career.

In this unique partnership between Flinders University and Technicolor Academy, and through the partnership between Flinders and CDW Studios, you have the opportunity to learn from world-leading industry experts who have worked on some of the most famous and intensive VFX projects ever made.

Choosing to specialise in animation, 3D or lighting and environments, over 12 weeks you’ll work on a specialised skills project at CDW Studios and an industry project under the mentorship of Technicolor Academy.

These graduate certificates are your ticket to breaking into the ever-evolving industries of animation, 3D or lighting and environments.

These graduate certificates can be used as a pathway into the Master of Virtual Production.

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Creative Media & Entertainment Schools and Colleges

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Study Options

Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects (Animation)

Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects (Lighting and Environments)

Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects (3D)

*Available at Flinders City campus.

Study at Flinders City campus.
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Potential occupations

A qualification in visual effects animation, 3D or lighting and environments could lead to a range of careers locally, nationally and internationally.

Career opportunities include:

Animator
Director/Creative Director
Character designer
Producer
Editor
Character artist
3D modelling artist
Lead designer/UX designer
VFX artist
Gameplay designer
Environment artist

Potential employers

Local employers could include:

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

Technicolor Creative Studios and Flinders collaborate

The unique partnership between Flinders and Moving Picture Company, a Technicolor Creative Studio, allows our Creative Arts students to work directly with industry to develop the specialist creative and technological skills to enter the growing VFX industry.

Technicolour Partnership

CDW Studios

Ranked together as one of the best education providers in the world, Flinders and CDW Studios partner to deliver world-class education in Visual Effects and Entertainment Design.

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Why study at Flinders?

Connect with industry leaders

These courses are a unique offering between Flinders University, Technicolor Academy and CDW Studios. You’ll connect with industry leaders from day one, with a clear pathway to a career through the network you’ll build during your study.

Short, 12 week programs

The Graduate Certificate program is an alternative to Honours study after your final year of a Visual Effects and Entertainment Design degree (or equivalent). It’s directly linked to industry with clear outcomes to help you build a world-class portfolio of workforce-ready work.

Become a sought-after, multi-skilled and career-ready graduate

With a Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects, you’ll be ready for a career that is in-demand. Visual effects specialists are in demand across animation, 3D and lighting and environments. You’ll be highly sought after as soon as you graduate. Specialising your skillset will set you up for a future-proof career.

Enjoy a student-centred, supportive learning environment

Flinders is ranked no. 1 in SA for learner engagement, skills development and student support*. We’re proud to foster a supportive learning environment to help you thrive. You’ll become part of the Flinders community and develop connections that will help you excel.

*The Good Universities Guide 2023 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only