VFX Placement: Dynamic Effects and Lighting

Undergraduate | 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
MDIA 3901
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Course ID
201276
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
24
Course owner
Course owner
Visual Arts and Design
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Josh McCarthy
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
480 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This immersive full semester 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 and photorealistic lighting applications. Students will also develop a visual effects showreel and resume in addition to gaining practical, hands-on experience with industry mentoring.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse and review the professional dynamic effects pipeline
  • Apply key tools and techniques within industry standard software to generate professional quality dynamic effects sequences
  • Apply key tools and techniques within industry standard software to generate professional quality photorealistic lighting sequences
  • Plan and effectively manage a program of work to meet a production brief and its deadline, through iterative project submission and review

Availability

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

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 30004
Section
Section 01MG
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Feb - 8 May - Magill ,
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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Fri 02/10/2026
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Fri 23/10/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 06/11/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 4133
Section
Section 01MG
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Sep - 4 Dec - Magill ,
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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