Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production

Specially designed in consultation with industry experts from Technicolor and Ubisoft, SAE’s Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production will nurture your creativity, empower you to experiment, and enhance your technical skill set.

As a student of VFX and Virtual Production at SAE University College, you’ll learn in small classes with one-on-one mentoring opportunities not often found in larger universities. Guided by our industry experts, you’ll learn to apply theoretical knowledge and current best practices while utilising cutting-edge equipment such as virtual production studios, motion capture suits, high-end digital film cameras and green screens.

Develop in-demand skills in VFX, compositing, real-time engines, procedural graphics, 3D modelling, virtual environments, animation, texturing and shading. In addition to your core units, you’ll choose from a pool of electives to develop a specialisation in one of three areas: Virtual Production, VFX, and Technical Art.

Your growth and development as a technical and creative practitioner will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects. This will ultimately help you build up a body of work and portfolio to share with potential employers or your first client.

In preparation for an industry that commands agility and adaptability, you’ll cut your creative teeth on projects with your course peers. As your skills develop and you work on more dynamic projects, you’ll apply your capabilities to cross-discipline projects in Computer Science, Film, Games and Animation. By the end of your course, you could be collaborating with fellow students across all SAE disciplines.

Ultimately, the Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production will enhance your career prospects in an ever-evolving industry. You’ll undertake professional work placement opportunities as part of your degree, where you’ll put your technical skills in practice and build your professional network. We’ll also equip you with critical employability skills including strategies for problem-solving, communication and self-promotion.

With a Bachelor of VFX and Virtual Production, you’ll be ready for cutting-edge industry roles using modern VFX concepts and strategies. Career options include VFX Artist, Compositor, Technical Animator, 3D Artist, Real-time Engine Operator, Motion Capture Technician, and Virtual Environment Artist.

Start your journey towards an exciting career in VFX and Virtual Production today – enrol to study at SAE University College!