Education Focus: SAE Creative Media Institute

Answered by: Jemima Dunlop - National Public Relations Officer

What kind of courses do you offer? SAE Institute offers government accredited Degrees, Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, in the areas of Audio, Film, Animation, Games, Design and Web & Mobile. This year SAE has also launched a new post-graduate Masters program, the Master in Creative Industries (MCI).

Do you offer practical on-site learning or more of a theoretical base? At SAE Institute, we offer core theory-based study units, but our emphasis is all about hands-on learning. SAE film and audio students are regularly taken out of the classroom and offered backstage crew passes at some of Australia's premier festivals and events. Students learn invaluable amounts of knowledge assisting the film and sound crews at such festivals that include; Bluesfest, Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Mullum Music Festival, Flickerfest, and many more.

What makes you different to other educational institutions? SAE Institute offers accredited, fast-track learning pathways so you can be industry-ready and degree-qualified in two years, and on your way to that dream job faster. We have 53 campuses in 27 countries, which makes SAE the world's leading global specialist in creative media education. We have been delivering industry specialised education since 1976, with over 40 years experience delivering work-ready creators, your future is set with an SAE qualification.

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What kind of social activities do you offer? SAE offers master classes and workshops by visiting specialists in the creative industries and runs several competitions across the different disciplines. Games students have the opportunity to showcase their work at GCAP, audio and film students can win an internship opportunity with Splendour In The Grass and web design students can have their apps put forward for testing and development. There are so many fantastic opportunities for students to have their work showcased at SAE!

Do you offer job opportunities, internships, or other ways to help students get ahead? SAE staff strive to provide students with incredible work experience opportunities as part of their final year studies, where they can collaborate on real-world projects in a professional working environment, to equip them with the skills and experience they need to hit the ground running in their careers. You will find SAE graduates working at leading game studios, post production companies, animation studios and recording studios around Australia.

When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day?

SAE Creative Media Institute info nights:

SAE Brisbane

20 Apr, Cnr Jane Street & Riverside Drive, West End, 6pm-8pm.

SAE Perth

27 Apr, 120 Roe Street, Northbridge, 5pm-7pm.

SAE Melbourne

2 May, 235 Normanby Road, South Melbourne, 6pm-8pm.

SAE Adelaide

3 May, L2, 282 Gouger Street, 6pm-8pm.

SAE Sydney

4 May, 39 Regent Street, Chippendale, 6pm-8pm.