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:

• learn how to create 3D visual effects such as explosions, water effects and clouds, as well as procedurally generated environments such as cities, beaches and forests
• learn how to use computer generated lighting applications
• produce a finished show reel
• graduate with a professional resume and reel to show prospective employees

What you'll learn

This intensive 12-week graduate certificate will immerse you in a simulated studio environment where you will:

• learn key digital asset development techniques
• learn how to create 3D visual effects such as explosions, water effects and clouds, as well as procedurally generated environments such as cities, beaches and forests
• learn how to use computer generated lighting applications
• graduate with a professional resume and reel to show prospective employees
• gain theoretical knowledge, skills and techniques needed in professional practice
• join in Rising Sun Pictures company meetings and events
• produce a finished show reel of screen shots
• work with Rising Sun Pictures’ recruitment team to professionalise your resume and reel

You will also develop an understanding of current trends, technologies and professional practices, ensuring you graduate industry-ready.

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 Compositing and Tracking

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.