About the course

This unique qualification will set you apart from the crowd, provide you with the skills and techniques needed to produce industry-standard visual effects, and offers the opportunity for you to learn first-hand from the professionals at Rising Sun Pictures.You will immerse yourself in the world of visual effects when you embark on this intensive 12-week graduate certificate. Working alongside qualified visual effects artists at Adelaide’s Rising Sun Pictures studio, you will:develop industry-standard skills in compositing, rotoscoping and tracking.produce an industry standard show reel.graduate with a professional resume and reel to show prospective employees.Be mentored by industry leaders and professionals at Adelaide-based world-renowned visual effects studio, Rising Sun Pictures.Have the opportunity to work on previous feature film shots in a simulated production environment.Deliver work using industry-standard tools, such as Nuke, 3DEqualizer, Maya and Shotgun.Benefit from unique networking opportunities when you work alongside skilled visual effects artists and industry professionals.

　　Career outcomes - : This unique offering prepares students for an exciting career in the entertainment industry, and our collaboration with Adelaide’s own Rising Sun Pictures means you may even land a job before graduation. Careers to consider:

　　compositor: construct the final image using graphics, animation and visual effects

　　concept artist: produce illustrations to assist production designers

　　digital preparation artist: digitally prepare the plate ready for the final image

　　layout artist: break down storyboards

　　matchmove artists: imitate camera movements in live action shots and match those movements in 3D computer animations

　　lighting technical director: ensure lighting, colour and mood are consistent

　　matte painter: create virtual backgrounds to replace or enhance live action photographed plates Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Applicants seeking entry to the program will have:

　　a) a completed three year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in media arts, visual effects or a related discipline OR

　　b) a completed Advanced Diploma in Screen and Media or equivalent from an accredited Registered Training Organisation OR

　　c) a Graduate Certificate in Dynamic Effects and Lighting

　　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.

　　IELTS total [6.5] IELTS reading [6.0] IELTS writing [6.0].TOEFL PBT- 577 with TWE of 4.5. TOEFL IBT - 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18.

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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