Program Overview

Introduction to the 3D Animation and Visual Effects Program

The 3D Animation and Visual Effects program is designed to bring imagination to life by providing students with the technical expertise and application required in the exciting industry of animation and visual effects.

Overview

The program is all about building character and credentials by giving students hands-on experience. SAE's unique teaching philosophy and facilities support practical classes and hands-on studio time with theoretical classes, providing students with a broad range of knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the industry.

Careers

The Animation, Visual Effect, and Gaming industry is constantly evolving, with a real need for fresh imagination matched by technical skills to bring ideas to life. Graduate roles may include:

• 2D/3D Animator
• Architectural Visualiser
• 3D Modeler
• Product Visualiser
• Rigger
• Visual Effects Artist
• Educational Media Production
• Environment Artist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Game Asset Artist
• Art Director
• Technical Artist
• Creative Director
• Character Artist
• Project Manager
• Concept Artist
• Production Team Leader
• Post-production For Broadcast Media

Modules

The program consists of eight semesters, with the following modules:

Semester 1

• Communication Skills (3 SCU)
• Creative Media History (6 SCU)
• Computer Graphics Fundamental (6 SCU)
• Arts and Design Fundamental (6 SCU)

Semester 2

• Ethics, Citizenship, Pancasila, Bahasa Indonesia (6 SCU)
• Modeling 1: Hard Surface Modelling (6 SCU)
• Introduction to Animation (6 SCU)
• VFX 1: Digital Image Compositing (6 SCU)

Semester 3

• Story Development and Storyboarding (6 SCU)
• Modelling 2: Organic Modelling (6 SCU)
• Animation 1: Body Mechanic Animation (6 SCU)
• VFX 2: Digital Video Compositing (6 SCU)

Semester 4

• Concept Production (6 SCU)
• Modeling 3: Digital Sculpting (6 SCU)
• Animation 2: Body Acting Animation (6 SCU)
• Rigging for Animation (6 SCU)

Semester 5

• Business and Professional Ethics (6 SCU)
• Advanced Animation and Visual Effects (6 SCU)
• Cross-disciplinary Elective (6 SCU)

Semester 6

• Internship (6 SCU)
• Creative Project (6 SCU)

Semester 7

• Art Development (6 SCU)
• Project Development (6 SCU)
• Research Strategies (6 SCU)
• Advanced Asset Building (6 SCU)

Semester 8

• Production Planning (6 SCU)
• Major Project (6 SCU)

Key Information

• Duration: 4 years
• Course Type: Bachelor
• Registration: Open until August 2024, with an intake in September 2024
• Requirements:
  • Completed High School or Equivalent
  • Passing SAE English Proficiency Test
  • Completed Interview Evaluation
• Qualification: Sarjana Terapan Seni (S.Tr.Sn.)
• Study Program: Film & Television Production in concentration: 3D Animation & Visual Effects