Graduate Certificate in Creature Effects in Adelaide Australia | Adelaide University

Adelaide University | Adelaide Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 41,300
(c. USD29,404.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months

Creature Effects (CFX) plays a crucial role in visual effects (VFX) pipelines, with CFX Technical Directors specializing in animating creatures, digital doubles, and CGI elements by developing lifelike hair, fur, and fabric simulations. This program provides specialized CFX training in a professional studio setting at Rising Sun Pictures, culminating in an industry-standard demo reel. The Graduate Certificate in Creature Effects from Adelaide University, developed in collaboration with acclaimed VFX studio Rising Sun Pictures (RSP), offers hands-on training at their Adelaide facility. You'll master advanced techniques using Maya under the guidance of seasoned CFX professionals. This intensive program covers both the artistic and technical aspects of creature effects creation, along with career development strategies for the VFX industry. Throughout the course, you'll experience the full production cycle - from concept to delivery - while meeting professional standards and deadlines for creature and asset effects.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

  • A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or¬†higher from a recognised higher education institution; OR
  • A completed Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) from a registered training organisation (RTO); OR
  • Three years experience in the visual effects industry or the creative industries with a relevant showreel of visual effects work.
  • All applicants must submit a CV and a 60-second visual effects showreel.

Tuition AUD 41,300

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