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UniSA / Rising Sun Pictures
UniSA / Rising Sun Pictures

UniSA / Rising Sun Pictures

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Empowering Futures in Visual Effects Through Specialist courses in a World-Class VFX Studio.

Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) have partnered to deliver accredited courses in visual effects. In classrooms set up to mirror real-world production environments, and with instructors who are working professionals, the award-winning visual effects studio rigorously trains students in the technologies and techniques they'll need to succeed in an expanding global film industry. Students gain exposure to professional practice standards through learning in a production studio and using industry standard software under the supervision of experienced visual effects artists. Upon completion of the programs, graduates have a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed in this highly competitive and rewarding industry, as well as an invaluable connection to one of Australia's leading visual effects companies. Student are equipped with the required skills and knowledge to seek and gain employment as an entry-level visual effects artist. When you study with UniSA and RSP, you will: • Gain the theoretical knowledge, technical skills and professional expertise needed to produce high quality VFX for the global screen and media industry. • Experience first-hand how a world-class VFX studio operates. • Be mentored by industry leaders and professionals at RSP. • Attend unique networking opportunities with RSP staff and the broader VFX community. • Participate in a RSP staff meeting, dailies and Day-In-The-Life Of presentations. • Practice on past feature film assets to real world deadlines in a simulated production environment. • Graduate with your own VFX showreel and industry contacts.

Countries: Australia

Location: Campus

Industries: Game Design & Development

Software: 3ds Max After Effects Arnold Autodesk Maya Blender Final Cut Pro Houdini Mantra Mari Mudbox Nuke Photoshop Premiere Silhouette Substance Painter Unreal Engine

Certifications: Houdini Certified School

Students

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Brodie Adamson
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Jordan James Galpin
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Natalie Ann Centofanti
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Brendan Wells
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Courses

BACHELOR DEGREES

BACHELOR OF VISUAL EFFECTS

Prepare for a career as a multi-disciplinary VFX artist and spend a guaranteed 60% of your degree onsite at RSP, starting from your first year. With no portfolio required for entry, you’ll learn skills in key VFX disciplines including dynamic effects and lighting, compositing and tracking, creature effects, 3D animation, 3D modelling, and look development.

BACHELOR OF FILM AND TELEVISION

As part of the visual effects stream in the Bachelor of Film and Television, you can apply to spend up to 40% of your degree, including the entire third year, on location at RSP*. With no portfolio required for entry, you’ll receive practical training in the core skills of entry-level VFX artists.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Our Graduate certificates are intensive, 12-week programs delivered entirely on site at Rising Sun Pictures. Be immersed in a simulated studio environment and learn the necessary theoretical and practical skills to produce complex, industry-standard VFX.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN 3D ANIMATION

Bring worlds and characters to life with the photorealistic 3D animation skills needed to animate humans, creatures, props and vehicles for live-action feature films. Delivered at RSP’s Adelaide studio.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN COMPOSITING AND TRACKING

Develop advanced skills in compositing, rotoscoping and tracking, and contribute to real VFX projects in collaboration with We Made A Thing Studios. Delivered at RSP’s Adelaide studio.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CREATURE EFFECTS

Master the tools and techniques needed to work as a creature technical director in the VFX industry. Learn how to create complex creature effects, and realistically simulate hair, fur, cloth and other garments for creatures, digital doubles and props. Delivered at RSP’s Adelaide studio.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DYNAMIC EFFECTS AND LIGHTING

Develop advanced 3D VFX techniques such as dynamic effects (particle-based simulations such as explosions, water effects, textural effects, clouds); procedurally generated environments (such as cities, beaches and forests); and computer generated, photorealistic lighting applications. Delivered at RSP’s Adelaide and Brisbane studios.

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UniSA / Rising Sun Pictures
UniSA / Rising Sun Pictures

Achievements

Global School Rankings 2021

Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2021.

Global School Rankings 2022

Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2022.

Global School Rankings 2023

Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2023.

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