Bachelor of Visual Effects
University of South Australia - Magill Campus
Australia,South Australia
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 32,800/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Jul 2025
Apply Date
Australia, South Australia
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1991
Total Students: 37,000 +
Int. Students: 5,500 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
St Bernards Rd, Magill SA 5072, Australia
Bachelor of Visual Effects
Program Overview
The visual effects industry is undergoing a remarkable expansion and reshaping the global screen sector. With the rise of popular streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, there has been increasing demand for captivating and original content, powering the need for top-tier visual effects. In 2022, the Post, Digital and Visual Effects industry in Australia was worth over $550 million, an increase of 71% from the previous year and 56% above the 5-year average1.
What you'll learn
When you study this innovative and highly practical degree, you’ll learn the theoretical knowledge, technical skills and professional expertise needed to produce high quality visual effects for the global screen and media industry.
You’ll also experience firsthand how a world-class VFX studio operates, when you undertake over half of your degree onsite at Rising Sun Pictures, in their Adelaide VFX studio. This unparalleled, industry-based learning starts in first year and includes the entire final 1.5 years of your degree.
Throughout the degree, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of practices, processes, and techniques within these key VFX disciplines:
- Dynamic effects and lighting
- Compositing and tracking
- Creature effects
- 3D animation
- 3D modelling, and
- Look development.
You will work with the latest production software and technologies such as Nuke, Houdini, Maya, Unreal Engine, Substance Painter and DaVinci Resolve to create complex visual effects sequences.
You’ll develop an in depth understanding of the professional production cycle, from conceptualisation right through to post-production, building your understanding of the various roles visual effects artists play in the creative production pipeline. The importance of active career management and ongoing professional development within the industry is also highlighted.
At UniSA you’ll have access to our specialist VFX lab, motion capture studio, film and television studio, green screen, and virtual reality facilities.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 32,800 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of South Australia - Magill Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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