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Combine your creativity and passion for storytelling, with UniSA’s industry partnerships, to enter the dynamic worlds of film, television, and visual effects (VFX). With the increasing popularity of platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, there is a current surge in opportunities for filmmakers, visual effects artists and visual storytellers. In fact, the global streaming marketing is expected to be worth upwards of US$1.69 trillion by 20291.
Our Film and Television, and Visual Effects programs are some of the most industry-engaged in Australia, blending practical production, workplace experience, and the study of local and international screen landscapes. Through internships and industry placements, you'll gain real-world experience and graduate with your own professional VFX showreel or portfolio of screen projects.
Bring your ideas to life in our on-campus television studio, sound studios and editing suites. Get ready to educate, entertain, and inspire the world with your creative work.
1Fortune Business Insights, Visual Streaming Marketing Size, Share and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, 2022
*as part of the Bachelor of Visual Effects
1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.
UniSA is a place for unstoppable people. We educate global professionals, ready to take on the challenges of today and tomorrow. Where you go and what you will do have no limits. You’ll learn in a highly practical environment, with degrees aligned to the latest industry practices and emerging trends. Get ready to push the boundaries and be on the educational and entrepreneurial edge.
Building your career is our business – and we are very good at it. We're number one in South Australia for graduate careers1. You'll learn in our on-campus TV studio, radio studio, sound studio and editing suites. Our collaborations with Rising Sun Pictures and Matchbox Pictures* provide real-world experience and opportunities to be in the room with industry executives and hirers.
1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23– Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities
*as part of the Graduate Certificate in Film and Television
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One summer afternoon back in 1995, Wayne Lewis and a group of mates were drinking at the pub. Little did they know that this meeting would fundamentally change the trajectory of the South Australian film industry.
That day, Rising Sun Pictures was born, and this UniSA grad and UNSTOPPABLE force has been creating some of Hollywood’s most memorable moments ever since, including visual effects for Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, Mortal Kombat, X-Men: Dark Phoenix and the Harry Potter series.
Want to learn more? Read Wayne's full story.
Wayne Lewis
Co-founder of Rising Sun Pictures
Bachelor of Visual Arts
Studies in film, television and visual effects can lead to all kinds of exciting and diverse careers. Here are just a few:
We are a globally connected university and our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We have more than 2,000 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement. Our students have had placements and internships with organisations like:
Ready to start your studies in 2025? You can apply to the University of Adelaide or UniSA now before continuing on to the new Adelaide University in 2026.
When the time comes to transfer, we’ll be here at every step, ensuring you’re well supported with personalised advice and a detailed study plan.
Planning to start your studies in 2026? You can apply to Adelaide University directly.
Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.
Have any questions? We're here to help! Contact Adelaide University's Future Student Enquiries Team.
Australian students
Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
International students
Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
