Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of programs in creative media, including Bachelor programs, Foundation courses, and Training Courses.

Bachelor Programs

The Bachelor programs are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to start their careers in the creative media industry. The programs offered include:

• Animation
• Audio
• Computer Science
• Design
• Film
• Games

These programs are geared towards careers and provide hands-on, accredited training from industry experts in state-of-the-art facilities.

Foundation Course

The SAE Foundation course encompasses the skills necessary for entering an undergraduate creative media course at SAE University College Dubai. The course aims to teach students the fundamental skills required for a career in creative media.

Training Courses

SAE offers an extensive range of professional courses and programs in creative media, including:

• SAE Dubai Short Courses
  • Short Courses (Beginner/Advanced)
  • Course Calendar
  • Download Short Courses Brochure
  • Student Testimonials
• Corporate Courses
  • Corporate & Private Training
  • Download Corporate Courses Brochure
• More Courses
  • Practical Micro-Credentials in Creative Media
  • Creative Camps

Audio Engineering Short Course

The Audio Engineering short course is designed to teach students the concepts of sound theory, mic techniques, recording workflow, and much more from industry experts. The course outline includes:

• Session 1: Principles of Sound and Pro-Tools Introduction
• Session 2: Vocal Editing
• Session 3: Post Production
• Session 4: Post Production 2
• Session 5: Analogue Signal Flow
• Session 6: Post Production II
• Session 7: Intro to drum recording
• Session 8: Pro Tools Editing
• Session 9: Mixing Audio
• Session 10: Mixing Audio 2
• Session 11: Advanced drum recording
• Session 12: Final production and mixdown

The course is delivered on-campus and is suitable for:

• 16 years and above
• YouTubers or anyone creating audio-visual content for the web
• Budding musicians or producers who are recording or composing in home studios
• Those who are considering a career in audio and want to sample a piece of the bachelor's degree
• Post-production professionals who want to improve the quality of their dialogue, music, and effects tracks

Program Information

Program information can be downloaded, including entry requirements, enrollment process, and degree brochures.

Accreditation and Registration

SAE Institute is authorized to self-accredit its own courses in Creative Arts and Computer Science at levels 5, 6, and 7 of the Australian Qualifications Framework by the Commonwealth Tertiary Education Quality & Standards Agency (TEQSA).

Facilities and Approach

SAE boasts world-class facilities and collaborative spaces geared towards the creative media industries, as well as flexible remote learning options. The facilities include:

• Meet our Experts
• Facilities & Equipment
• Project-based Learning
• Industry Work Placements

Life at SAE

Life at SAE includes:

• Supporting your Experience
• Academic Calendar
• Policies and Procedures
• Library Resources
• Careers and Employability
• Student Visa Support
• Student Accommodation
• Health and Wellness
• People of Determination
• International Students

How to Apply

To apply, students need to meet the entry requirements, which include credit transfers and pathways, fees and payments, and enrollment processes. Scholarships are also available.