Graduate Certificate in Compositing and Tracking

This unique qualification will set you apart from the crowd, provide you with the skills and techniques needed to produce industry level visual effects, and offers the opportunity for you to learn first-hand from the professionals at Rising Sun Pictures.

You will immerse yourself in the world of visual effects when you embark on this intensive 12-week graduate certificate.

Working alongside qualified visual effects artists at Adelaide’s Rising Sun Pictures studio, you will:

develop industry-standard skills in compositing, rotoscoping and tracking produce an industry quality show reel graduate with a professional resume and reel to show prospective employers.

Entry requirements

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This intensive 12-week graduate certificate will immerse you in a simulated studio environment where you will:

• develop industry-standard skills in compositing, rotoscoping and tracking
• develop camera tracking skills needed to produce production-standard matchmoves
• hone your existing tracking, paint and 2D skills
• gain theoretical knowledge, skills and techniques needed in professional practice
• join in Rising Sun Pictures’ company meetings and events
• produce a finished show reel of screen shots
• work with Rising Sun Pictures' recruitment team to professionalise your resume and reel

You will also develop an understanding of current trends, technologies and professional practices, so you graduate industry-ready.

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums. So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.

Your studies will incorporate practical, professionally focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

This qualification is all about industry experience and connections – and from day one you will be working alongside industry professionals, building important relationships and learning on the job. Rising Sun Pictures' Adelaide-based studio has created thousands of visual effects for over 120 motion pictures, including Dumbo, Alita: Battle Angel, Captain Marvel, Gravity and the Harry Potter series. Through this industry placement you will graduate with a valuable connection with one of Australia’s leading visual effects companies.

UniSA offers an extensive range of career-related events and workshops online, on campus and around Adelaide to develop your skills and increase your knowledge.

Your career

This unique offering prepares students for an exciting career in the entertainment industry, and our collaboration with Adelaide’s own Rising Sun Pictures means you may even land a job before graduation. Careers to consider:

• compositor: construct the final image using film plates, animation and visual effects
• concept artist: produce illustrations to assist production designers
• digital preparation artist: digitally prepare the plate ready for the final image
• layout artist: break down storyboards
• matchmove artists: imitate camera movements in live action shots and match those movements in 3D computer animations
• lighting technical director: ensure lighting, colour and mood are consistent
• matte painter: create virtual backgrounds to replace or enhance live action photographed plates
• VFX producer: responsible for the running of the project
• roto artist: highlight the areas in live action frames where computer graphics overlap with live images
• VFX supervisor: ensure VFX shots are ready for post-production

To apply to study with us go to the top of this page and click Apply. You will be directed to our online application portal.

Please note that this degree has additional entry requirements that need to be met. Please review the requirements at the beginning of this page.

Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and areas that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.

Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, a perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Our student support services can make your life at university easier. We provide a full range of support services including academic and personal counselling. You can also access a range of services through our students association, USASA. When you become a UniSA student you can contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and any other questions you might have.

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.

You will have access to Rising Sun Pictures’ simulated studio environment where you can familiarise yourself with professional practice in compositing and tracking.