Diploma of VFX
Specially designed in consultation with industry experts from Technicolor and Ubisoft, SAE’s Diploma of VFX will nurture your creativity, empower you to experiment, and enhance your technical skill set.
As a student of VFX at SAE University College, you’ll learn in small classes with one-on-one mentoring opportunities not often found in larger universities.
Guided by industry experts, you’ll learn the fundamental technical aspects digital production, compositing, real-time engines, 2D and 3D modelling, and virtual environments. Explore our professional studio environment and become familiar with industry-standard tech & tools like Blender, Houdini, Maya, RV and Shotgun.
Your growth and development will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects that will allow you to showcase your technical skills. You’ll engage in collaborative learning – both on-campus and online – producing work in response to client briefs just as you would in the industry.
We’ll also equip you with critical employability skills including strategies for problem-solving, communication and self-promotion.
Upon completion, you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards the Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production, providing a structured pathway to future study opportunities.
Campus Information
Melbourne
Sydney
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The SAE Institute in Australia offers a variety of jobs in creative media, including roles in animation, audio, design, film, games, and music.
- Educational designer: Part-time roles are available
- Online learning advisor: Remote teaching roles are available
- Communications coordinator: Roles are available in education
- Marketing coordinator: Roles are available in strategic marketing
- Marketing officer: Roles are available in public sector careers
Creative media job opportunities
- Jobs in creative media include roles in animation, audio, design, film, games, and music
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
International Entry Requirements
Minimum age requirements
- International students seeking admission to SAE must be 18 years of age OR must be turning 18 during their first trimester of studies at SAE.
- Academic requirements
- Successful completion of secondary school studies (assessed as an equivalent of Australian Year 12 secondary studies). Minimum overall pass is required.
English language requirements
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): An overall score of 6.0 or higher, OR
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 63 overall (internet-based test); OR
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic score of 36 or higher, OR
- Completion of Year 12 English in an Australian secondary school or college or equivalent with a minimum result of “Satisfactory” or equivalent.
More info
- Successful completion of an Academic English program with an SAE-approved Australian-based English partner. Please refer to our SAE International Study Pathways for more information.
- Course Code: 116351B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 07 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
30468 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A