CDW Studios in conjunction with Flinders University offer a 3 year full time Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design) degree. The degree features all instructors, live demos and one-on-one industry feedback that lead the way at CDW Studios, but now you can do it as a full time University course with Flinders University. Students in the BCA (VEED) can choose either the 2D Concept, Game Art, VFX or Animation pathways throughout the degree.
Studying full time is the best way to fast track your career in the entertainment design and VFX industry. All classes are taught by industry professionals, ensuring students receive an industry relevant education. With highly focused classes in a relaxed learning environment, CDW Studios and Flinders University employs a dedicated but encouraging environment for students to develop their portfolios and learn what it takes to become an industry professional.
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Testimonials
Kayla Ide-Antz, Teacher
Our school has collaborated with CDW to hold workshops for our design students. They provide highly skilled and educated professionals to deliver their workshops. Their workshops are engaging and practical where students learn and develop relevant industry practices extending their knowledge, skills and processes. As a teacher, collaborating with CDW has helped us to develop curriculum relevant to the industry and have supported us in the process.
Dan Bradley, Teacher
For any budding artist, or teacher, workshops at CDW Studios are a must.. I felt that as their teacher I should do the same. I have now been to two Holiday Workshops, a 3D workshop with Alex Owen and a 2D workshop with Ned Rogers. Both workshops were outstanding. The instructors were professionals in their fields and both were approachable, supportive of attendee’s work samples and provided constructive feedback.
Stuart Hallett-Patterson, Teacher
We have developed a strong relationship with CDW Studios over the past 3 years and this will continue into the future. Nathan presents the tutorials in an engaging manner, interacting with the class, and taking time to work students individually. The tutorials increase the students understanding of Digital Art in the real world and gives them positive reinforcement in what they doing now will provide them with increasing opportunities in the future.
HOW TO APPLY
The degree is offered through Flinders University. You’ll need to apply through SATAC.
Degree name: Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design), Flinders University. The course code that you need for SATAC is 224131. Although the degree is offered through Flinders University, we work in a strong partnership with CDW Studios. Students doing this degree will be doing workshops at CDW as part of their topics. Once you apply through SATAC you’ll need to complete your application by sending a pack to Flinders containing forms, a strong portfolio, CV and cover letter.
DEGREE RANKINGS
Always put the degree that you most want to get into first in your ranking, then at ranking 2 or 3 put in a degree that you are confident that you will get into. If you don’t put the degree you most want to get into first you will be accepted into an alternative degree without ever knowing if we accepted your portfolio or not.
HINTS & TIPS FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Portfolio
Make certain that you submit your portfolio, we cannot consider your application if you do not submit the portfolio. Put your best work in the portfolio. Give us somewhere between 5 – 20 pieces of your work. Send us 3D models, animation, 2D pieces, VFX, fan art, drawings, sketches — any work that you are passionate about.
Do not be afraid to try to get in, we are looking at many aspects of your work, it should show us what you would like to study.
Curriculum Vitae & Cover Letter
You need to write this for your application into the degree, please do not worry if there is not much in it. We do not expect you to have worked in industry. Your cover letter should entail why you would like to do the degree and where you would like to take your career.
BCA-VEED Degree Features
Multiple Pathways
2D, 3D, Game Art, VFX and Animation Pathways. This means you can build your portfolio to match the career pathway of your choice.
Industry Instructors
Learn from world class industry professionals. These local and international artists and lecturers are here to support and guide you through your journey of becoming a professional artist.
Live Demonstrations
In every class at CDW Studios you will watch a live demonstration in class. We believe that this will give you the best skills possible to build your portfolio.
International Masterclasses
If you study the BCA (VEED) degree you are entitled to one free masterclass per year. Learn from some of the best 2D and 3D instructors in the world!
Hands on Workshops
Learn to draw, paint, design and 3d model in every class. This will develop your skills to work in a hands on studio environment. In each workshop you will receive feedback from our instructors.
Career Pathways
Recommended pathways in 2D, VFX & Game Art, Animation, VFX in Film. At CDW Studios/Flinders University we are here to assist you do break into the industry as soon as possible.
HECS-HELP Support
You won’t have to pay your fees up front if you an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa. You can get a HECS-HELP loan for your student contribution portion of your University fees.
Student Study Areas
We have a designated study area for self-directed study. If you are travelling from interstate or overseas CDW Studios and Flinders University have multiple areas where you can work on your projects at any time.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
CDW Studios is committed to helping you find the most appropriate educational path to meet your goals. Our advisors are artists who are trained to provide artistic feedback and suggest the best plan of action based on your individual situation.
Advice is available via phone, Skype, or on-campus appointments. To schedule a tour and/or appointment, contact us and an advisor will contact you shortly.
3 Year Structure
Testimonials
Duncan Li
I would say that the school is very intense, with many students around me striving to do their best and the instructors endlessly challenging you to push yourself. The workload can be heavy but I think it's more important to have a good outlook and not stress too much, as it is more valuable to get a small amount done at a high standard. The instructors are very supportive and understanding.
Rose Swincer
The reason I chose to study at CDW is because I believe they offer (hands down!) the best education in the entertainment industry in SA, if not Australia. And that's coming from someone who has been a tertiary student for quite a while. They're up to date with industry standards, the lecturers teach a wealth of knowledge and beyond, and the support is really humbling.
Cody Foreman
I chose to study at CDW with the hopes of making a career out of my passion, painting. When I first started this course I had no idea what concept art was, all I knew was that it was a combination of my favourite things; films, games and art! Being able to have 1 on 1 feedback with industry professionals helped me to gain confidence and improve faster than I ever thought I could.
