Graduate Certificate in 3D Animation
Postgraduate
2024
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Postgraduate
2024
On-campus
$AU 13,200 per 0.5 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2024
Applicants seeking entry to the program will have:
a) a completed three year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in visual effects, film and television, creative arts or related discipline OR
b) a completed Advanced Diploma in visual effects, film and television, creative arts or related discipline or equivalent from an accredited Registered Training Organisation OR
c) a Graduate Certificate in visual effects, film and television, creative arts or related discipline OR
d) Three years relevant work experience
Alternatively, applications will be considered from applicants holding a completed academic qualification from a recognised higher education institution in an unrelated field who are able to demonstrate substantial experience in media arts or visual effects, demonstrable in the showreel and curriculum vitae submissions.
All applicants are required to submit a showreel of their own work and a resume outlining their relevant experience.
Applicants must submit a copy of their current resume, and a link to their online showreel through the SATAC application.
Your Showreel must be uploaded to either Vimeo or YouTube and must be no longer than 90 seconds; must demonstrate an understanding of the film-making process; and demonstrate an ability to work with either 3D or compositing software. It is desirable that it demonstrates a proficiency in Maya in a live-action context.
Your resume should be no longer than two pages and must be a current professional resume detailing education and work history; and must contain at least two referees.
Classes are delivered at the Rising Sun Pictures Studios in Adelaide.
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This unique qualification will set you apart from the crowd, provide you with the skills and techniques needed to produce industry standard photorealistic 3D animated content for feature film and episodic series. You will also be provided with opportunities to learn first-hand from animators and supervisors on site at Rising Sun Pictures.
In this immersive, 12-week qualification you’ll learn the specialised techniques and knowledge essential to crafting photorealistic 3D animation, alongside the career management skills and professional practice standards needed to work in a professional VFX studio.
Working alongside qualified visual effects artists, at world-renowned VFX studio Rising Sun Pictures (RSP), you will:
You’ll graduate career-ready with experience of current trends, technologies and professional practices, along with industry contacts and first-hand experience of how a world-class VFX studio operates.
This intensive, 12-week graduate certificate, will immerse you in a simulated studio environment at Rising Sun Pictures who have crafted thousands of VFX shots for over 200 projects, including Indiana Jones, Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Elvis, Mortal Kombat, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings.
In this simulated studio environment, you will:
There is also a career focus to this program and you’ll produce your own industry-standard showreel and resume to present to VFX recruiters at the end of program industry night.
This graduate certificate offers students a highly regarded opportunity to fine-tune their skills and gain experience studying at world-renowned visual effects studio, Rising Sun Pictures.
Under the guidance of experienced visual effects artists and supervisors, you will work on original VFX sequences and develop your own showreel. You will also gain expertise in industry standard software and build important industry relationships and connections.
This unique offering prepares students for an exciting career in the visual effects industry. Careers to consider include:
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