Visual Effects Foundations
Certificate III in Screen and Media CUA31020
The Visual Effects Foundations course is designed to introduce students to the many career opportunities available for creative professionals, post-production artists and film production crews.
This hands-on course will give students an understanding of the processes and tools used in the film production, 3D animation and post-production industries. Students will develop a concept, prepare video assets, create storyboards, develop visual effects and perform the compositing, editing and other post-production processes needed to create a short film production based on a brief.
Visual Effects Foundations serves as a valuable bridge to further study in visual effects, postproduction, film production, and 3D animation.
Graduates leave with a portfolio of work, knowledge, and skills useful in many other multimedia and creative industries.
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of visual effects including:
- Working safely on film sets
- Using cameras, lighting and film equipment
- Colour grading
- 3D Modelling and Texturing
- Storyboarding
- Editing film footage and sound
- Lighting Principles
- Rendering
Course Fees and Start Dates
Please see course start dates and associated fees below.
Please note: VET in School students should see their school’s VET Coordinator for fees.
| Commencing 27th Jan 2026 | |
| 5:15 pm - 8:30 pm | Tue and Thu session | |
| 2 x Evening sessions per week | |
| 2 Semesters (36weeks) | |
| VETRO Course delivered ON CAMPUS | |
| 65 SACE credits - 480 Nominal Hours |
Fees for Students eligible for Government Funding:
| Government subsidised: | $850 | |
| Year 11 and 12: | $2950 |
Reserve your place
This is a direct entry course, no portfolio or interview is necessary.
Please note: VET in School students should see their school’s VET Coordinator for fees.
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