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Bachelor of Visual Effects
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TOPIC GUIDES

2D PROGRAM
3D PROGRAM
ANIM PROGRAM
VFX PROGRAM
2D ANM PROGRAM

2D Stream Topic Guide

The Bachelor of Visual Effects and Entertainment Design (VEED) is a three year degree, with a full time load including four top­ics each semester. It is delivered in partnership between Flinders University and CDW Studios. Students select CDW Stu­dios’ work­shops 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

Topic 2

VEED1400

Entertainment Design Bootcamp Fundamentals

 

BOOTCAMP

includes:

3D Animation
3D Anatomy (Sculpting)
2D Perspective

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

Topic 3

VEED1402

Core Studio Practice 1

Select one of the following workshops:

Character Design 1 (2D)

Creature Design  1 (2D/3D)

Digital Painting 1 (2D/3D)

3D Modelling 1 (3D)

3D Animation 1a (3D ANIM)

Please note:  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

VEED1002

Introduction to Game Art Production

Delivered by Flinders University

Semester Two

Topic 1

VEED1003

Essential Multimedia

Delivered by Flinders University

Topic 2

VEED1401

Entertainment Design Bootcamp 1

 

BOOTCAMP 2D

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

Topic 3

VEED1403

Core Studio Practice 2

Select one of the following workshops:

Character Design 1 (2D)

Digital Painting 1 (2D/3D)

3D Modelling 1 (3D)

3D Animation 1b (3D ANIM)

Matte Painting 1 (VFX)

Please Note: Do NOT select the same workshop you chose last semester in VEED1402 (excluding 3d Animation 1b)

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

 

Topic 4

Level 1 Option Topic / See Table Below

Level 1 Elective/Option Topics

Semester Two Only

Choose any ONE VEED/SCME Level 1 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:

VEED1411*

Art and Graphic Design Fundamentals

(Recommended*)

Delivered by Flinders University and CDW Studios

VEED1410

Visual Effects & Post Production
(3D & VFX)

Delivered by Flinders University

CREA1001

Introduction to the Creative Arts

Delivered by Flinders University

Semester One

Topic 1

VEED2108

Creative Digital and Motion Design 1

Delivered by Flinders University

Topic 2

VEED2400

Entertainment Design Bootcamp 2

 

BOOTCAMP 2D

Delivered by CDW Studios

Topic 3

VEED2403

Core Studio Practice 3

Select one of the following workshops:

Character Design 2a

Digital Painting 2a

Storyboarding 1a

Matte Painting & VFX 2a

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

Topic 4

Level 2 Option Topic / See Table Below

Semester Two

Topic 1

VEED2109

Creative Digital and Motion Design 2

Delivered by Flinders University

Topic 2

VEED2401

Entertainment Design Bootcamp 3

BOOTCAMP 2D

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

Topic 3

VEED2402

Core Studio Practice 4

Select one of the following workshops:

Character Design 2b

Storyboarding 1b

Matte Painting & VFX 2b

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 Studio Practice 1

Select one of the following workshops*:

  1. 2D Animation 1a
  2. Vehicle, Creature & Environment

(Recommended*)

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

VEED2004

Introduction to Digital Graphic Design

Delivered by Flinders University

VEED3005

Digital Games

NOTE: VEED3005 is a non-semester 1 topic that runs between January - April.
Please look at the Flinders topic page for dates.

Delivered by Flinders University

Semester Two

Any VEED/SCME Level 2 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:

VEED2420

Creative Studio Practice 2

Select one of the following workshops*:

  1. 2D Animation 1b
  2. Digital Painting 2b
  3. Creature Design 2b

(Recommended*)

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

INDG2002

First Nations Visual Art

Delivered by Flinders University

Semester One

Topic 1

VEED3302

Digital Entertainment Project 1

Delivered by Flinders University

Topic 2

VEED3400

Entertainment Design Bootcamp 4

 

BOOTCAMP 2D

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

Topic 3

VEED3420

Advanced Studio Practice 1

Select one of the following workshops:

Character Design 3a

Storyboarding 2a

Digital Painting 3a

Matte Painting & VFX 3a

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

Topic 4

Level 3 Option Topic / See Table Below

Semester Two

Topic 1

VEED3301

Digital Entertainment Project 2

Delivered by Flinders University

Topic 2

VEED3401

Entertainment Design Bootcamp 5

 

BOOTCAMP 2D

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

Topic 3

VEED3421

Advanced Studio Practice 2

Select one of the following workshops:

Character Design 3b

Storyboarding 2b

Matte Painting & VFX 3b

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

Topic 4

VEED3410

Advanced Entertainment Design

Select one of the following workshops*:

2D Animation 2b

Digital Painting 3b

Vehicle & Mech Design 3b

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 Studio Practice 1

Select one of the following workshops*:

  1. 2D Animation 1a
  2. Vehicle, Creature & Environment

(Recommended*)

Workshops delivered by CDW Studios

VEED2004

Introduction to Digital Graphic Design

Delivered by Flinders University

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

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 1400 – FOUNDATION BOOTCAMP (SEMESTER ONE)

This module provides students with a comprehensive overview of all four areas of study and runs throughout semester one of first year.
VEED 1401 – 2D BOOTCAMP (SEMESTER TWO)

VEED 1401 – 2D BOOTCAMP (SEMESTER TWO)

2D Bootcamp builds your skills with each year of the degree to master composition, value, light, colour, line, gesture, proportion, perspective, observation & anatomy.
VEED 2400 – 2D BOOTCAMP (2ND YEAR)

VEED 2400 – 2D BOOTCAMP (2ND YEAR)

2D Bootcamp builds your skills with each year of the degree to master composition, value, light, colour, line, gesture, proportion, perspective, observation & anatomy.
VEED 3400 – 2D BOOTCAMP (3RD YEAR)

VEED 3400 – 2D BOOTCAMP (3RD YEAR)

2D Bootcamp builds your skills with each year of the degree to master composition, value, light, colour, line, gesture, proportion, perspective, observation & anatomy.
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2D Workshops

Vehicle & Mech Design

Vehicle & Mech Design

Specialise in hard surface design. Incorporate believable mechanics, sketch efficiently with form and perspective and develop an efficient 2D/3D workflow with Photoshop and Blender.
Storyboarding

Storyboarding

Work in storyboarding using industry software Storyboard Pro and Photoshop. Learn essentials including camera shots, staging and composition.
Matte Painting & VFX

Matte Painting & VFX

Efficiently create moving 2D/3D environments for film and games. Master composition, keying, tracking, camera alignment, colour, light and grading to finish a scene.
Digital Painting

Digital Painting

Create digital paintings across the 2D & 3D space, using Photoshop and Blender. Develop complex compositions in an efficient workflow; interpret industry briefs; use 3D to accelerate your workflow.
Creature Design

Creature Design

Work across 2D & 3D spaces to design and sculpt unique and compelling creatures. Develop an efficient workflow from research and idea generation, to sculpting, colouring and rendering.
Character Design

Character Design

Design new and compelling characters. Master anato­my & per­spec­tive, proportion, costume, use of gesture, expression and archetypes. Learn to work across 2D & 3D spaces using Photoshop & Blender.
3D Modelling

3D Modelling

Learn to use industry software Sculptris, ZBrush, Maya, Photoshop and Substance Painter to model 3D characters and props for animation across the entertainment design industry.
2D Animation

2D Animation

Create traditional 2D animation in Photoshop including posing, performance, acting and dialogue. Master essential animation principles including keyframes, timing/spacing and overlapping action.
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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 appoint­ent, contact us and an advi­sor will contact you shortly.