UndergraduateCommunications & Media
Bachelor of Visual Effects and Entertainment Design
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Bring your art to life. Game of Thrones fans, Fortnite addicts and Pixar lovers: turn your passion into a successful career in the exciting world of film, television, gaming, animation and digital design. Flinders and CDW Studios combine forces to offer this hands-on degree, giving you exclusive access to industry leaders throughout your studies. You'll be taught by instructors who have unparalleled experience in VFX, and receive input from professionals who have worked across major film and game projects like The Batman, The Avengers, Disney and The Lego Movie. facilities Our campus is home to a multipurpose production stage known as The Void , where you can transform your ideas into digital reality. Attend masterclasses Learn directly from leading international experts, with the opportunity to attend exciting masterclasses throughout your studies. Create a portfolio Graduate with confidence - and a portfolio. At Flinders, you will be guided by mentors to develop a collection of inspiring work. Flinders is ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world THE World University Rankings 2026 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities Ranked #1 in SA in Creative Arts for.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1: In You'll explore topics such as: Game art production Digital fundamentals Multimedia design Professional communication . Year 2: In Depending on which specialisation you choose, you could explore topics such as: Multimedia production (in 2D Concept Art & Illustration
- or 2D Animation and Storyboarding specialisations) CGI practices (in all other specialisations) Year 3: Depending on which specialisation you choose, you could explore topics such as: Research and development Creative production Visual effects history Digital games Studio practice
Admissions
Direct entry is available with a guaranteed-entry ATAR of 65, or with a STAT score of 150.0, or with a GPA of 4.0 or higher (for tertiary-study entry). Applicants who don't meet this can apply through Flinders University Academy's foundation, diploma and pathway programs, or via recognised prior study and work experience assessed case by case.
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