Bachelor of Visual Effects and Entertainment Design (CGI, VFX & Post-Production)

About the course

This specialisation within the Bachelor of Visual Effects and Entertainment Design builds advanced capability in computer-generated imagery for screen and digital production. You’ll develop creative problem-solving skills and technical confidence with CGI and visual effects tools, and learn industry-standard post-production workflows such as editing, compositing and colour grading. The bachelor-level program prepares you to create polished assets and cohesive visual narratives in creative industries.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across film, television, games and digital content production where CGI and post-production skills are in demand. The course supports pathways into visual effects and compositing work, digital matte painting and environment creation, editing and colour workflows, and broader entertainment design roles within multidisciplinary production teams. This bachelor-level qualification supports entry into professional VFX and CGI pipelines in the design and visual art sector.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)