TOPIC GUIDES
VFX 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 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
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 VFX
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/CREA/INNO/VISA Level 1 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:
VEED1410*
Production Project 1
(3D & VFX)
(Recommended*)
Delivered by Flinders University and CDW Studios
OR
VEED1411
Art and Design Practice 1
(Design Fundamentals & Graphic Design)
Delivered by Flinders University and CDW Studios
Semester One
Topic 1
VEED2108
Multimedia Production Part 1
Delivered by Flinders University
Topic 2
VEED2400
Digital Fundamentals 3
BOOTCAMP VFX
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 3
VEED2403
Digital Principles 2
Select one of the following workshops:
Matte Painting & VFX 2a
3D Character Modelling 2a
3D Animation Principles 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 VFX
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 3
VEED2402
Core Studio 2
Select one of the following workshops:
Matte Painting & VFX 2b
3D Character Modelling 2b
3D Animation Principles 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/CREA/INNO/VISA Level 2 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:
VEED2202*
CGI Foundations
(Recommended*)
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
VEED3014
VFX Histories and Theories
Delivered by Flinders University
Semester Two
Any VEED/SCME/CREA/INNO/VISA Level 2 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:
VEED2203*
CGI Practices
(3D Modelling & VFX)
(Recommended*)
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
VEED2412
Studio Practice 1
(Mocap & Virtual Production in The VOID)
(Recommended for 3rd Year)
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 VFX
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 3
VEED3420
Creative Production 3
Select one of the following workshops:
Matte Painting & VFX 3a
Creature Design 3a
3D Character Modelling 3a
3D Modelling for Games 3a
3D Animation Principles 3a
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 VFX
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 3
VEED3421
Creative Production 4
Select one of the following workshops:
Matte Painting & VFX 3b
3D Animation Principles 3b
3D Character Modelling 3b
Workshops delivered by CDW Studios
Topic 4
VEED3410
Research and Development 2
See Option Topics Below
Level 3 Elective/Option Topics
Semester One
Any VEED/SCME/CREA/INNO/VISA Level 3 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:
VEED3014*
VFX Histories and Theories
(Recommended*)
Delivered by Flinders University
Semester Two
Any VEED/SCME/CREA/INNO/VISA Level 3 Option Topic from the Course Rule, Including:
VEED2412
Studio Practice 1
(Mocap & Virtual Production in the VOID)
(Recommended*, students may request that this replace VEED3410 as core)
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
VEED2203
CGI Practices
(3D Modelling & VFX)
Delivered by Flinders University
OR
VEED2201
Interactive Design
(User centered design for interactive projects)
Delivered by Flinders University
CDW Studios Workshops
This is a complete list of workshops available to BCA-VEED Animation Students delivered by CDW Studios. It is broken up into core subjects and electives.
Core subjects, like VFX Bootcamp are built in to the degree to make sure your fundamentals are strong to ensure you get the most out of your 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 Subjects

VEED 1400 – FOUNDATION BOOTCAMP (SEMESTER ONE)

VEED 1401 – VFX BOOTCAMP (SEMESTER TWO)

VEED 2400 – VFX BOOTCAMP (2ND YEAR)

VEED 3400 – VFX BOOTCAMP (3RD YEAR)
VFX Workshops

Matte Painting & VFX

Digital Painting

Creature Design

3D MODELLING FOR GAMES

3D Modelling

3D Character Portraits

3D Character Modelling

3D Animation Principles
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.