TOPIC GUIDES
2D Stream Topic Guide
The Bachelor of Creative Arts – Visual Effects & Entertainment Design (BCA-VEED) is a three year degree, with a full time load including four topÂics each semester. It is delivered in partnership between Flinders University and CDW Studios. Students select CDW StuÂdios’ workÂshops based on their study stream and specific area of interest.
Below is a breakdown of the BCA-VEED Curriculum using Flinders codes and the corresponding CDW Workshop(s). For further information, visit the Flinders University website.
Semester One
Topic 1
COMS1001
Academic and Professional Communication
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
VEED1003
Essential Multimedia
Delivered by Flinders University
Topic 2
VEED1400
Digital Fundamentals 1
BOOTCAMP
includes:
3D Animation
3D Anatomy (Sculpting)
2D Perspective
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 3
VEED1402
Core Studio 1
Select one of the following workshops*:
Character Design 1 (2D)
Digital Painting 1 (2D)
3D Modelling 1 (3D)
3D Animation 1 (3D)
Matte Painting 1 (VFX)
* These are offered again in VEED1403 (Semester 2). You will take two of these over the year. You cannot take the same workshop twice.
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 4
CREA1001
Introduction to the creative arts
Delivered by Flinders University
Semester Two
Topic 1
VEED1003
Essential Multimedia
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
COMS1001
Academic and Professional Communication
Delivered by Flinders University
Topic 2
VEED1401
Digital Fundamentals 2
BOOTCAMP 2D
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 3
VEED1403
Digital Principles 1
Select one of the following workshops*:
Character Design 1 (2D)
Digital Painting 1 (2D)
Creature Design 1 (2d/3D)
3D Modelling 1 (3D)
3D Animation 1 (3D)
Matte Painting 1 (VFX)
* Do not select the same workshop you chose last semester in VEED1402.
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 4
Level 1 Option Topic / See Table Below
Level 1 Elective/Option Topics
Semester Two Only
Any VEED/SCME Level 1 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:
VEED1411*
Art and Design Practice 1
(Design Fundamentals & Graphic Design)
(Recommended*)
Delivered by Flinders University and CDW Studios
OR
VEED1410
Production Project 1
(3D & VFX)
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
VISA1402
Painting
Delivered by Flinders University
Semester One
Topic 1
VEED2108
Multimedia Production Part 1
Delivered by Flinders University
Topic 2
VEED2400
Digital Fundamentals 3
BOOTCAMP 2D
Delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 3
VEED2403
Digital Principles 2
Select one of the following workshops:
Character Design 2a
Storyboarding 1a
Matte Painting & VFX 1a
Workshops Delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 4
Level 2 Option Topic / See Table Below
Semester Two
Topic 1
CREA2106
Creative Arts Theory and Practice
OR
INDG2001
Black poetics: Indigenous Literary Studies
OR
INDG2002
First Nations Visual Art
OR
INDG2004
Reconciliation and Indigenous Knowledges
Delivered by Flinders University
Topic 2
VEED2401
Digital Fundamentals 4
BOOTCAMP 2D
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 3
VEED2402
Core Studio 2
Select one of the following workshops:
Character Design 2b
Storyboarding 1b
Matte Painting & VFX 1b
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 4
Level 2 Option Topic / See Table Below
Level 2 Elective/Option Topics
Semester One
Any VEED/SCME Level 2 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:
VEED2421
Creative Production 2
Select one of the following workshops*:
2D Animation 1a
Creature Design 1a
Digital Painting 1a
Vehicle & Mech Design 1a
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
OR
VEED2413
Studio Practice 2 SU
(Intensive Summer School)
Workshops delivered by Flinders University & CDW Studios
OR
VEED3005
Digital Games
(VEED3005 is a non-semester 1 topic that runs between January - April. Please look at the topic page for dates)
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
VEED3014
VFX Histories and Theories
delivered by Flinders University
OR
BIOL2306
Scientific Illustration SU
(Intensive Summer School)
Delivered by Flinders University
Semester Two
Any VEED/SCME Level 2 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:
VEED2420
Creative Production 1
Select one of the following workshops*:
2D Animation 1b
Digital Painting 2b
Creature Design 2b
(Recommended*)
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
OR
BIOL2306
Scientific Illustration
(Non-Semester 2 topic, please look at topic page for details)
Delivered by Flinders University
Semester One
Topic 1
VEED3302
Digital Entertainment Production 2
Delivered by Flinders University
Topic 2
VEED3400
Research and Development 1
BOOTCAMP 2D
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 3
VEED3420
Creative Production 3
Select one of the following workshops:
Character Design 3a
Storyboarding 2a
Digital Painting 3a
Matte Painting & VFX 2a
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 4
Level 3 Option Topic / See Table Below
Semester Two
Topic 1
VEED3301
Digital Entertainment Production 1
Delivered by Flinders University
Topic 2
VEED3401
Creative Practice
BOOTCAMP 2D
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 3
VEED3421
Creative Production 4
Select one of the following workshops:
Character Design 3b
Storyboarding 2b
Matte Painting & VFX 2b
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 4
VEED3410
Research and Development 2
Select one of the following workshops*:
2D Animation 2b
Digital Painting 3b
Vehicle & Mech Design 2b
Creature Design 3b
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Level 3 Elective/Option Topics
Semester One
Any VEED/SCME Level 3 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:
VEED2421
Creative Production 2
Select one of the following workshops*:
2D Animation 1a
Creature Design 1a
Digital Painting 1a
Vehicle & Mech Design 1a
(VEED 2421 is recommended for those who haven't already completed VEED2421)
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
OR
VEED3014
VFX Histories and Theories
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
VEED3005
Digital Games
(VEED3005 is a non-semester 1 topic that runs between January - April. Please look at the topic page for dates)
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
VEED2413
Studio Practice 2 SU
(Intensive Summer School)
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
BIOL2306
Scientific Illustration SU
(Intensive Summer School)
Delivered by Flinders University
CDW Studios Workshops
This is a complete list of workshops available to BCA-VEED 2D Students delivered by CDW Studios. It is broken up into core subjects and electives.
Core subjects, like 2D Bootcamp & Intro to Perspective are built in to the degree to make sure your fundamentals are strong and you get the most out of the elective topics.
Electives allow you to customise your degree during enrolment and find your area of specialisation. Refer to the program guide above or the Flinders Website to see how you can build your degree. If you have questions or concerns, please get in touch.
Core 2D Subjects

VEED 1400 – FOUNDATION BOOTCAMP (SEMESTER ONE)

VEED 1401 – 2D BOOTCAMP (SEMESTER TWO)

VEED 2400 – 2D BOOTCAMP (2ND YEAR)

VEED 3400 – 2D BOOTCAMP (3RD YEAR)
2D Workshops

Vehicle & Mech Design

Storyboarding

Matte Painting & VFX

Digital Painting

Creature Design

Character Design

3D Modelling

2D Animation
Speak with a CDW Advisor
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 appointÂent, contact us and an adviÂsor will contact you shortly.