Look Development and Lighting

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 5013
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Course ID
202369
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Visual Arts and Design
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Josh McCarthy
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Project
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
120 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This immersive industry based course, delivered on-site at Rising Sun Pictures, will build upon students’ existing visual effects knowledge, and familiarises students with professional practice in the visual effects industry, providing the theory, skills, and techniques to produce industry-standard dynamic effects simulations. In this course, students will undertake a series of advanced production projects that will emulate the processes of a professional production schedule. Students will be required to extend their effects and lighting skills in order to produce a high quality, finished project for inclusion in their showreel, and to be presented to peers and RSP staff at the end of the course. By the completion of the course, students will have acquired the skills required to produce industry standard photorealistic dynamic effects sequences.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse and implement industry-standard dynamic effects and lighting production practices
  • Apply key tools and techniques within industry standard software to generate professional quality photorealistic dynamic effects simulations
  • Demonstrate autonomy and adaptability in planning and managing a program of work to meet a production brief and its deadline through iterative project submission and review
  • Demonstrate direction within a simulated team environment and produce work that meets industry-standard quality assurance and review processes

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 24/04/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 30010
Section
Section 01CW
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Feb - 8 May - Adelaide City Campus West ,
Notes:
This course will be held at Rising Sun Pictures, 190 Flinders Street, Adelaide, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

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Census date
Fri 09/10/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 02/10/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 23/10/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 06/11/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 4139
Section
Section 01CW
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus West ,
Notes:
This course will be held at Rising Sun Pictures, 190 Flinders Street, Adelaide, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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