Graduate Certificate in Dynamic Effects and Lighting

This graduate certificate offers students from a range of disciplines a unique, highly regarded opportunity to fine-tune their skills and gain experience working for world-renowned visual effects studio, Rising Sun Pictures.

Under the guidance of highly skilled visual effects artists you will develop your own show reel and graduate with a professional resume and portfolio. You will also get the opportunity to use industry-standard software and build important industry relationships and connections.

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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.

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:

• FX artist: construct dynamic effects such as simulations, explosions and natural phenomena for feature film and television
• lighting technical director: ensure lighting, colour and mood are consistent
• Production assistant / coordinator: ensure all aspects of a production run on time and to budget
• VFX producer: responsible for the running of the project
• VFX supervisor: ensure VFX shots are ready for post-production