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ART TO LIFE BRING YOUR - BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS - CDW Studios
BRING YOUR
ART TO LIFE
BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS
(VISUAL EFFECTS & ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN)
ART TO LIFE BRING YOUR - BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS - CDW Studios
INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                 SECTION 1: ABOUT THE DEGREE                                             4
                                                                                                                                                               BRYAN
                                                                                                                                                                  WYNIA
                                                                                  BACHELOR’S DEGREE .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 6
                                                                                  INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASSES. . . . . . . 8
                                                                                  HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  10
                                                                                  HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 11
                                                                                  HOW TO APPLY .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12

                                                                                 SECTION 2: DEGREE STREAMS                                             14
                                                                                  2D STREAM.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  16
          CDW Stu­dios in con­junc­tion with Flinders Uni­ver­si­ty offer         3D STREAM.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  18
          a   3 year full time Bach­e­lor of Cre­ative Arts (Visu­al Effects &
                                                                                  VFX STREAM .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  20
            Enter­tain­ment   Design)   degree.
                                                                                  ANIMATION STREAM.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  22
          The degree fea­tures:

          Œ One - on - one   feedback   and   mentoring                          SECTION 3: STUDY FOCUS AREAS                                          24
              from industry   professionals                                       DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  26
          Œ Industry standard expectations and work focus
                                                                                  FIGURE DRAWING .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 28
          Œ Exposure and networking via masterclasses
                                                                                  CHARACTER DESIGN.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  30
          Winners of The Rookies Best School of the Year two years
          in a row, and placing top 10 in 2019, CDW Studios/Flinders              CREATURE DESIGN.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  32
          University will give you the necessary skills to be industry
                                                                                  DIGITAL PAINTING .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 34
          ready   when   you   graduate.
                                                                                  MATTE PAINTING .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  36
                                                                                  3D MODELLING.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  38
                                                                                  WORLD BUILDING .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40
CDW                                                                               STUDENT GALLERY .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 42
STUDIOS
TEAM
ART TO LIFE BRING YOUR - BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS - CDW Studios
YAY

SECTION 1:
         

ABOUT THE DEGREE
                    
                             I CHOSE TO STUDY
                               WITH CDW STUDIOS/FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
                              TO MAKE A CAREER
                             OUT OF MY PASSION.
                                      -CODY FOREMAN (STUDENT)
ART TO LIFE BRING YOUR - BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS - CDW Studios
BACHELOR’S DEGREE

                       BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS
                       (VISUAL EFFECTS & ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN)
                       SATAC CODE : 224131

    Study­ing full time is the best way to fast track your career in the enter­tain­ment design
    and VFX indus­try. All our class­es are taught by indus­try pro­fes­sion­als, ensur­ing stu­dents
    receive an indus­try rel­e­vant edu­ca­tion.

    The Bachelor of Creative Arts (VEED) has four distinct degree pathways to choose from:

    Œ 2D                                             Œ VFX
    Œ 3D                                             Œ Animation

    As you progress through the degree, you will have the opportunity to focus on
    specific skills and areas such as
                                                                                                                        COURSE COORDINATOR                                                                                                   COURSE COORDINATOR
    Œ Concept Art                                    Œ 3D   Modeling                                                    KATIE CAVANAGH | FLINDERS UNIVERSITY                                                                                 SIMON SCALES | CDW STUDIOS
    Œ Character   Design                             Œ 2D & 3D Animation
    Œ Creature Design/Sculpting                      Œ Unreal   Engine 4                                Katie coordinates the Bachelor of Creative Arts (VEED) degree at Flinders University                                Simon   is   both   the   founder   and   director   of   CDW   Studios,   and   is   also   an   instructor
    Œ 2D   &   3D   Anatomy                          Œ Matte   Painting   &                             and   lectures   across   multiple   topics.   Raised   in   Silicon   Valley,   she   has   a   wealth   of        across    a    range    of    subjects    in    the    Bachelor    degree .    He    has    been    working    in    the
    Œ Figure   Drawing                                   Environment Design                             practical   experience   to   offer   students,   having   worked   as   a   graphic   designer, web                industry for over 15 years across a number of areas, from illustration, environment
                                                     Œ Visual   Effects                                 monkey   and project   manager   for   TechWorks   and   TMP   Worldwide.                                           design,   to   matte   painting.   His   clients   have   ranged   from   THQ,   EA   Games, LEGO,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mighty   Kingdom,     Animal     Logic,    Warner     Bros, and T T Games, to name a few.
                                                                                                        Katie    also    lectures    in    ‘hands - on’    digital    media    topics,    exploring    the    convergence
    Œ INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASS                      Œ MULTIPLE   PATHWAYS                              of   text,   design,   image   and   meaning.                                                                       Since opening CDW Studios’ doors in 2011, Simon’s focus has been to create a world

    Œ INDUSTRY   INSTRUCTORS                         Œ LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS                                                                                                                                                  class education facility based in Australia. He has facilitated many masterclasses with
                                                                                                        She says, “The future of the VFX space is looking bright. South Australia has always
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            some of the absolute best artists in the world coming out to Australia to share their
    Œ CAREER   OPPORTUNITIES                         Œ FEE- HELP   SUPPORT                              been   a   creative   state   but   now   there   is   more   work   for   Artists here.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            wealth of information with students attending CDW Studios.

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INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASSES

         [ BRINGING WORLD CLASS ARTISTS TO YOU ]                                                         CARLO                                 JAMES

      CDW Studios International Masterclasses bring amazing artists from around the world
                                                                                                         ARELLANO                              PAICK
      directly to you.                                                                                              KEVIN
      The Masterclasses provide unique learning and networking opportunities. You can meet,
      learn from and get direct feedback from the most sought after artists in the entertainment
                                                                                                                CHEN
      and game design industry.

      Over several days, these top artists provide live demonstrations which you can follow, and
      set assignments to push your creative and technical skills.

      Throughout the masterclasses, artists also:

      Œ Share industry knowledge
      Œ Provide career advice
                                                      Œ Outline favourite tricks, tools and techniques
                                                      Œ Offer constructive feedback on in-class                                      JAMIE
                                                                                                                                       JONES
                                                                                                                                                         AARON
                                                                                                                                                           LIMONICK
                                                                                                                                                                               PETER
                                                                                                                                                                              HAN
      Œ Explain their workflow                            activities

      These intensive workshops are set at an industry level, giving students and professionals
      alike a unique opportunity to meet and learn from some of the most highly skilled
      artists in the industry.

         PRIVATE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO SIGN UP FOR INDIVIDUAL 3-DAY WORKSHOPS.
           STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS (VEED) RECEIVE
                ONE FREE MASTERCLASS AS PART OF EACH YEAR OF THEIR DEGREE.

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HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION                                                                                                                                                                 HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

                                                                              [ DESIGNER IN RESIDENCE ]                               HEAD START YOUR CAREER
                                                                                                                                     IN ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           [ HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS ]
                                                                             Our Designer in Residence program is designed          CDW Studios works closely with Thebarton Senior                       Held in the school term breaks, these 2-day workshops are an opportunity to
                                                                             to work with your curriculum and your students         College to help high school students develop the                      learn from some of Australia’s best professional artists. The CDW Studios holiday
                                                                             needs. Book a single session or a full term, we        skills they need to work in the highly competitive
                                                                                                                                                                                                          workshops are designed to be an introduction, providing basic techniques which
                                                                                                                                    world of visual effects and entertainment design.
                                                                             have the flexibility to work with you. We can tailor                                                                         you can apply to your own work.
                                                                             make the curriculum so students can learn              Together, we are providing hands-on learning
                                                                                                                                    programs specifically for high school students.                       Each year we run character design, 3D modelling and digital painting workshops.
                                                                             Œ basic skills for different career paths              These are designed to equip students with the
                                                                             Œ concept art and entertainment design process                                                                               These beginner workshops are a fantastic starting point for those who are
                                                                                                                                    foundational skills they need to kick start a career
                                                                             Œ photoshop techniques, tricks, and shortcuts          in visual effects and entertainment design.                           curious about venturing into the competitive world of visual effects and
                                                               INSTRUCTOR                                                                                                                                                                                                                      INSTRUCTOR

                                                            NED
                                                            ROGERS
                                                                             Œ ways to get a head start in the entertainment
                                                                                design industry
                                                                                                                                    These programs offer practical learning opportunities
                                                                                                                                    and can act as a direct pathway to the Bachelor of
                                                                                                                                                                                                          entertainment design. They can also assist students in creating a portfolio
                                                                                                                                                                                                          of their work.                                                                      SIMON
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SCALES
                                                                                                                                    Creative Arts (Visual Effects & Entertainment Design).

         [ ONE-OFF PRESENTATIONS ]                                                                                                        CONTACT THEBARTON SENIOR COLLEGE
                                                                                                                                               FOR MORE INFORMATION:
                                                                                                                                          PH 08 8159 3100 | INFO@TSC.SA.EDU.AU
 We offer free live presentations for high school students. These
 sessions explore the processes and techniques used in our classes
 to create art for the entertainment industry and include

 Œ a live demonstration by an industry artist
 Œ a comprehensive overview of the industry and career options
 Œ how to get a head start in the industry
 Œ the opportunity for direct advice from a professional artist
 Œ an overview of our curriculum                                            INSTRUCTOR                                                                                                                   INSTRUCTOR

 These are currently available at CDW Studios, at schools, and online.
                                                                            NATHAN
                                                                            ELMER                                                                                                                        TIM
                                                                                                                                                                                                         MCBURNIE
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HOW TO APPLY
     FOR THE BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS (VISUAL EFFECTS & ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN)

                                STEP 1:                                                                                                                  STEP 2:                                                                                                                    STEP 3:                                                                                                              STEP 4:
                                SATAC ONLINE APPLICATION                                                                                                 DEVELOP A VISUAL PORTFOLIO                                                                                                 FINALISE WRITTEN SUBMISSION                                                                                          SEND IN PORTFOLIO & WRITTEN SUBMISSION

      Apply   for    entry    to    the    Bachelor    of    Creative    Arts    ( Visual    Effects    &    Entertainment   Choose    up    to    10    pieces    of    your    work    that    best    demonstrate    your    style ,    passion        Along with your resume , write a short statement ( about a paragraph ) telling us                                  You     will     receive     an     email     from     Flinders     University     about     how     to     submit     your
      Design)     online     through     SATAC    (satac.edu.au) ,    using    the    course    code    2 2 4 1 3 1.         and    interests .    These    pieces    should   fall     into      one    or    more    of    the    following    areas:   why   you   want   to   study   the   Bachelor   of   Creative   Arts   ( VEED )   with   CDW   Studios            application      online .     Submit    your    CV / resumé ,     portfolio     and     cover     letter .
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and   Flinders   University .   You   might like to include where you see yourself in the
      Check    the    SATAC    website    for    dates    of    upcoming    yearly    and    mid - year    intakes.                          Œ Concept    Art                                      Œ 3D   Modelling                                                                                                                                                          If you are not sure how it all works, email info@cdwstudios.com and we can answer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          industry   or   what   your   dream   job   would   be.
                                                                                                                                             Œ Character    Design                                 Œ Illustration                                                                                                                                                            any     questions    that    you    have.
                                                                                                                                             Œ Anatomy    Studies                                  Œ Paintings                                            This   aids   in   assessing   your   portfolio   and   if   we   think   you   are   a   good   fit   for   the

            [ FOR MORE INFO, VISIT OUR WEBSITE ]                                                                                             Œ 2D / 3D Animation                                   Œ Fan    Art                                           degree   and   can   handle   the   rigours   of   the   course.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Good     luck!

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SECTION 2:
DEGREE STREAMS   “I BELIEVE CDW STUDIOS/FLINDERS UNIVERSITY OFFER
                    - HANDS DOWN -
                        THE BEST EDUCATION
                             IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
                         IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA, IF NOT AUSTRALIA.”
                                     -DUNCAN LI (STUDENT)
ART TO LIFE BRING YOUR - BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS - CDW Studios
2D STREAM

                                                                                                               INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                               SIMON
                                                                                                               SCALES

                                                                                               INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                             TIM
                                                                                        MCBURNIE

                                                       [ 2D STREAM ]                                                                                                                                 STUDENT

                                 The Bachelor of Creative Arts ( VEED ) is taught by industry
                                                                                                                                                                                           JEFF
                                                                                                                                                                                            TALBOT
                                 professionals who use their current knowledge to guide
                                 you through   the   fundamentals   of   the   creative   pipeline.                                                STUDENT WORDS
                                                                                                                                                   JEFF TALBOT
                                 Weekly assignments will help improve your skills through
                                 application. Persistence and practice are key to improving
                                                                                                                                “I chose to study with CDW Studios/Flinders University
                                 the technical aspects   of   your art. You will learn how to use
                                                                                                                                because they offered the best way for me to learn the
                                 value ,   form , light   and   colour   to   create   compelling   works   
                                                                                                                                skills I needed to work as concept artist. The experience
                                 of   digital art.
                   INSTRUCTORS                                                                                                  at CDW Studios changed my life as it set me on the

                 ALEX            You   will   learn:
                                                                                                               INSTRUCTOR
                                                                                                                                path to my dream job. I learnt many of the fundamental

                                                                                                               TIM
                                                                                                                                skills   that   every   artist   should   know   if   they   wish   to   pursue
                   OWEN          Œ Character Design                      Œ Environment Painting                                 art as a career.”
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                  NED
                  ROGERS
                                 Œ Creature Design
                                 Œ Vehicle & Mech Design
                                                                         Œ Matte Painting
                                                                         Œ 2D Animation                        MCBURNIE
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3D STREAM

                                                                                                                                           STUDENT
                                                                                                          INSTRUCTOR
                                                                                                                                           ROSE
                                                                                                          ALEX
                                                                                                          OWEN
                                                                                                                                           SWINCER

                                                                                        INSTRUCTORS
                                                                                                                                                              STUDENT WORDS
                                                                                 ALEX
                                                                                                                            INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                                       JOSEPH
                                                                                                                                                              ROSE SWINCER

                                                                                   OWEN      INSTRUCTOR                   ROBERTS
                                                                                  ALEX
                                                                                                                                            “I chose to study with CDW Studios  /  Flinders University
                                                                                                                                            because    I    wanted    to    produce    my    own    high    quality

                                                                                    OWEN                                                    work  .    Through    my    study    I    was    able    to    learn    from
                                                                                                                                            professionals    and   be    a    part    of   the     community   at

                                                    [ 3D STREAM ]                                                                           CDW   Studios .   Having    the    opportunity    to    meet    so
                                                                                                                                            many    people   with   similar   interests   and    be     trained
                                                                                                                                            by    artists    in    the    industry    was    really    awesome . ”
                                The Bachelor of Creative Arts (VEED), is taught by Industry
                                Professionals ,   and   the   3D Stream   is   no   exception.

                                In   the   3D   Stream ,   you   will   learn:

                                Œ essential   modelling   principles
                                Œ high   level   sculpting   techniques
                                Œ creation   fundamentals   of   3D   assets
                                Œ how to use & control edge flow and topology
                                Œ ZBrush   &   Maya

                                Throughout the course you will design, build and sculpt                   INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                          ALEX
                   INSTRUCTOR

                 ALEX
                   OWEN
                                many   assets   through   a   series   of   assignments ,   so   you
                                can   produce   more   organic   forms   in   sculpting   life-  like
                                characters   and   creatures.
                                                                                                          OWEN
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STUDENT

     VFX STREAM                                                                                                                                                                            JAKE
                                                                                                                                                                                             DAVIS

                                                                                                                 STUDENT

                                                                                                                 FABBIO
                                                                                                                 TIMPANO

                                                                                                       STUDENT
                                                                                                 BONNIE
                                                                                GRANT
                                                    [ VFX STREAM ]                                                                                   STUDENT WORDS
                                                                                                                                                     JAKE DAVIS
                                  The VFX Stream will provide you with the opportunity
                                  to     learn     advanced     processes     and     techniques     from                       “Before studying at CDW Studios  /  Flinders   University ,
                                  experienced   industry   professionals.                                                       I     wasn’t     focused    on     a     particular     field ,   but    knew   I
                                                                                                                                wanted    to    do    something    creative  .   As    I    progressed
                                  You will learn:                                                                               in   the   course  ,   I   found   that   I   really   enjoy   animating.
                                                                                                                                The degree structure helped me fast track my skills
                                  Œ to create moving matte paintings suitable for a
                                                                                                                                towards    my    new    goal    of    being   an   animator.
                    INSTRUCTORS       production

                  ALEX
                    OWEN
                                  Œ how to use Nuke & Photoshop for effects
                                  Œ film and game cinematics
                                  Œ technical aspects of art                                                     STUDENT
                                                                                                                                BCA (VEED) provided the skills needed to work within
                                                                                                                                production    pipelines .    I    would    highly    recommend

                                                                                                                 ALEX
                                                                                                                                anyone interested in developing their animation skills
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                   NED
                   ROGERS
                                  Œ to create the final look for CG environments
                                  Œ compile a final moving shot ready for film
                                  Œ lighting for VFX
                                                                                                                 BELLOTTI
                                                                                                                                to    study    here .”

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ALUMNI

     3D ANIMATION STREAM                                                                                         JAKE
                                                                                                                   DAVIS

                           STUDENT

                           JAMES
                           FIRKINS

                              [ 3D ANIMATION STREAM ]
                                                                                                                                 INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                                                GREG
                           The 3D Animation stream focuses   heavily   on   universal   
                           animation   principles   and using   movement   to   tell   a   story.

                           This   stream   consists   of:                                                                       HOLFIELD
                                                                                                    INSTRUCTOR
                           Œ Character   Design
                           Œ Story Development
                                                                Œ Modelling
                                                                Œ Rigging
                                                                                                    GREG
                                                                                                    HOLFIELD
                                                                                                                                                    INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
                                                                                                                                                    GREG HOLFIELD
                           Œ Storyboarding

                           You will also cover                                                                                    Greg    Holfield    has     worked     as     animator     in     studios
                                                                                                                                  across     his     native     Canada ,    as     well     as     London     and
                           Œ design spaces & characters for animation                                                             Australia. He has produced manga and illustration for
                           Œ drag ,   inertia   &   momentum                                                                      the    Japanese    and    English    consumer    markets    while
                           Œ keyframes & frames per second                                                                        living   in   Tokyo .   He    has    also    directed    award - winning
                           Œ creating shortcut selection sets                                       ALUMNI

                                                                                                    JAKE
                                                                                                                                  TVCs ,   and    his    short    films    have    been    recognised    by
                           Œ basic   Maya   controls   &   layout                                                                 festivals     internationally.
                           Œ overlapping     actions
                           Œ inbetweening, tangents & model sheets
                                                                                                    DAVIS
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STUDY FOCUS AREAS   IT’S BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE.
                            THE BEST VALUE IS SEEING SOMEONE WITH
                       A REALLY STREAMLINED PROCESS
                        REFINED OVER MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND PRESSURE.
                                      - RYAN MUGAN (STUDENT)
INSTRUCTOR

                                         SIMON
                                                                                                                                                 INSTRUCTOR

     DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS                 SCALES
                                                                                                                                                 NED
                                                                                                                                                 ROGERS

                                                                                                                    INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                                    SIMON
                                                                                                                    SCALES
                                                                                                                                  INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                                                 NED
                                                                                                                                 ROGERS
                                                                                                                                                                 INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
                                                                                                                                                                 NED ROGERS

                                                                                                                                                  Ned    Rogers    is    an    experienced    Adelaide    based

                                           [ DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS ]                                                                                concept designer and illustrator who specialises
                                                                                                                                                  in pre - production, pitch design , world building
                                         Design   Fundamentals   gives   you   the   tools   you   need to                                        and   environment   design.
                                         solve design problems effectively in an industry setting.
                                                                                                                                                  He has over 7 years industry experience providing
                                         You will learn principles including                                                                      concept art and design solutions for Australian and
                                                                                                                                                  international clients, including Bosskey, Technicolor,
                                         Œ shape   language                                                                                       Wizards of the Coast, 20th Century Fox, Flying Bark
                                         Œ form   &   proportion                                                                                  Studio, and   Ridley   Scott   Associates.
                                         Œ rendering principles & techniques
                                         Œ utilising   references   effectively                                                                   Throughout   his   classes   Ned   focuses   on   the   core
                                         Œ building   a   visual vocabulary                                                                       fundamentals of idea development for film, games
                                                                                                                    INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                                    SIMON
                            INSTRUCTOR                                                                                                            and animation, efficient visual storytelling, and the

                           NED
                           ROGERS
                                         In exploring different methods and styles, you’ll also learn
                                         how to clearly communicate ideas , develop an individual
                                         style ,   and   identify   your   unique   strengths   as   an   artist.
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                                                                                                                                                  core   concepts   of   draftsmanship   and   design.

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     FIGURE DRAWING                                                                                                                                                                         DAVID
                                                                                                                                                                                             CORNISH

                      INTRUCTOR
                      PETER
                      YONG                                                                                                         STUDENT

                                   [ FIGURE DRAWING ]                                                                           RYAN
                                                                                                                                  MUGAN
                      Our instructor- led figure drawing workshops are taught
                      by   renowned   character   designers   and   are   exclusive   to
                      Bachelor of Creative Arts (VEED) students. These classes
                      will   guide   you   through

                      Œ anatomy                                          Œ gesture                                                                              INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
                      Œ perspective                                      Œ materials                                                                            DAVID (D.M.) CORNISH
                      Œ composition                                                                             STUDENT

                      If     you’re     interested     in     a     career     in     character     design  ,
                      concept    art  ,     3D     character     sculpting  ,    or     animation  ,
                                                                                                                HOLLY
                                                                                                                BULLOCK
                                                                                                                                                David Cornish is an  award winning fantasy author
                                                                                                                                                and illustrator from Adelaide, South   Australia. He is
                                                                                                                                                best   known   for   the Monster   Blood   Tattoo trilogy,
                      the     practice     of     figure     drawing     isn’t     just     important  ,
                                                                                                                                                but   has   also   had   much   success   illustrating   for   a
                      it   is   essential.
                                                                                                                                                variety of fields, from editorial   and   publishing all
                                                                                                                                                the way through to advertising.
                                        OPEN FIGURE DRAWING SESSIONS
                                                                                                                                                David spent most of his childhood drawing , and by
                          CDW Studios also offer casual uninstructed figure
                                                                                                                                                age eleven he had made his first book, called “Attack
                          drawing   sessions ,   which   are   open   to   the   general
                                                                                                                                                from Mars.” It featured Jupitans and lots and lots of
                          public. These   are a great   opportunity to build your
                                                                                                                                                drawings of space   battles. He previously worked in
                          portfolio from real-life model references, hone your
                                                                                                                STUDENT                         acrylic on board, but is now honing pure and hybrid

                                                                                                                ANGELA
                          skills   and   work   with   other   artists.
                                                                                                                                                 digital painting styles.
                          For   more   info ,   visit :   www . cdwstudsios . com
                                                                                                                GARNAUT-JAGER
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                                                                                                                                                   INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                                                                   TIM
                                                                                                                   PETER
     CHARACTER DESIGN                                                                                              YONG                            MCBURNIE

                                                                                                      INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                       DAVID
                                                                                         CORNISH

                                              [                                                       ]
                                                                                                                                    INSTRUCTOR
                                                   CHARACTER DESIGN
                                                                                                                                DAVID
                                                                                                                                  CORNISH
                                       Character   Designers   are   the   driving   force   behind   the
                                       look and feel of every character you see in video games ,                                                                   INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
                                       films, and all 2D & 3D animation. This course includes live                                                                 TIM MCBURNIE
                                       demonstrations   from   artists   in   the   field ,   with   a   strong
                                       focus   on   the   following :
                                                                                                                                                    Tim   is   a   freelance concept designer, illustrator and
                                       Œ perspective                            Œ storytelling                                                      author   based   in   Australia ,   specialising   in   character
                                       Œ anatomy                                Œ drawing in Photoshop                                              design and story development. He has worked in the
                                       Œ drawing construction                   Œ drawing simple forms                                              French comic book market as well as animation and
                                       Œ colour, design principles                  in   3D   space                                                 video games. His client list includes companies such
                                                                                                                                                    as   Editions   Delcourt ,   Gunfire   Games ,   Animal   Logic,
                                       With the help of direct feedback from industry instructors,                                                  Ankama ,   Blur   Studios ,   Blizzard   Entertainment ,   and
                          INSTRUCTOR

                         TIM
                                       you will design both realistic and stylised characters with                                                  Wizards   of   the   Coast.
                                       clear   visual   stories , while   working   to   project   briefs   that
                        MCBURNIE       mirror   those   in   the   industry .

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     CREATURE DESIGN                                                                                                                                                                                                                           NICK
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  PILL

                                                                                                                                                                          INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                                                                        BRYAN
                                                                                                                                                           WYNIA

                                                                                                                             INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
                                                                                                                             BRYAN WYNIA

                                                                                                            Bryan Wynia has worked at ID software, Sony Santa
                                                                                              INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                   BRYAN
                                                                                                            Monica and Naughty Dog, and created some of the
                                                                                                            most   horrific   monsters   in   video   games   including
                                                                                                            Doom ,   God   of   War   and   the   Unchartered   series .
                                                                                      WYNIA

                                                [                                           ]
                                                                                                            He   now   works   as   lead   Character   Artist   at   Tripwire
                                                    CREATURE DESIGN                                         Interactive ,   and   is   a   master   of   his   craft .   Some   of his
                                                                                                            clients include, Legacy Effects, Jim Henson’s Creature
                                      Our Creature Design classes will prepare you for the                  Shop, The Aaron Sims Company, Gentle Giant Studios,                                             INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
                                      industry with key design skills including, 2D design                  and   Masked   Avenger   Studios.                                                               NICK PILL
                                      fundamentals, digital painting , all the way through
                                                                                                           INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                           BRYAN
                                      to 3D modelling and sculpting .
                                                                                                                                                                                            Nick Pill’s vast experience includes work on the films

                                      You   will   also   gain   expertise   in:                                                                                                            Logan, Thor Ragnarok, Harry Potter 4 -7, Xmen: Days
                                                                                                           WYNIA                                                                            of   Future   Past ,   Gravity   and   The   Hunger   Games .   His
                                      Œ key theories and processes behind good design                                                                                                       passion   and   specialisation   is   in   Creature   Design .
                                      Œ communicating   ideas   and   story   visually
                                      Œ essential software , including ZBrush and Maya                                                                                                      Nick’s advice to students is to be self critical and to set

                                      Œ implementation of your designs in the VFX pipeline                                                                                                  up   a   network   of   professional   people   who   you   trust
                         INSTRUCTOR

                       NICK
                          PILL
                                      With   demonstrations   and   direct   feedback   from   current
                                      industry artists, you will develop specific expertise needed
                                                                                                                                                                                            and   respect   to    help    critique    your    work.

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     DIGITAL PAINTING                 SIMON
                                      SCALES

                                                                                                                                     INSTRUCTOR
                                                                                                                                     NATHAN
                                                                                                                                     ELMER

                                                   [                                                               ]
                                                                                                                                                    STUDENT
                                                        DIGITAL PAINTING                                                                            JAMES-ROSS
                                      Learning how to use your existing skills to draw and paint
                                                                                                                                     INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                                                     NED            MCNAB
                                      digitally in Photoshop is the key to your success as a digital
                                      artist   in   the   entertainment   design   industry .                                        ROGERS                            STUDENT WORDS
                                                                                                                                                                       JAMES-ROSS MCNAB
                                      Demonstrations from professional concept artists provide
                                      a   window   into   industry   processes   and   lessons   in:
                                                                                                                                                      “I had the awesome experience of studying with

                                      Œ technique                                        Œ lighting                                                   CDW Studios/Flinders University for my university

                                      Œ values   &   scale                               Œ using texture                                              degree    and    believe    it    is    hands    down    the    best

                                      Œ shape & archetype                                Œ Blender/Maya                                               environment for any student who wants to learn

                                      Œ composition & colour                             Œ 3D Coat                                                    concept design in Australia. The teachers are top
                                                                                                                                                      class, and the student community also really helps
                         INSTRUCTOR   You     will     learn     the     full     cycle     of     creating     a     professional   INSTRUCTOR       you feel more passionate about creating art and

                        NED
                        ROGERS
                                      digital   artwork  ,    including    generating    ideas  ,   gathering
                                      references   ,   designing   and    painting   your final piece , all                          SIMON
                                                                                                                                     SCALES
                                                                                                                                                      makes    you    want    to    work    harder.”

                                      while   working   at   an   industry   pace   with   industry   briefs .
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MATTE PAINTING

                                      INSTRUCTOR                                                                  INSTRUCTOR                 INSTRUCTOR

                                     SIMON
                                     SCALES
                                                                                                                  SIMON
                                                                                                                  SCALES
                                                                                                                                             SIMON
                                                                                                                                             SCALES

                                      INSTRUCTOR

                                     JOSH
                                     ELLEM                                                                                                                                                                STUDENT

                                                  [ MATTE PAINTING ]                                                               STUDENT                                                  CODY
                                                                                                                                                                                             FOREMAN
                                                                                                                               THUY-ANH
                                     Creating increasingly compelling moving landscapes and
                                     environments   is   an   important   and   highly   valued   part of                          LE                              STUDENT WORDS
                                                                                                                                                                   CODY FOREMAN
                                     the   entertainment   and   game   industry .

                                     Building on design essentials like form, value, perspective,
                                                                                                                                                 “I chose to study with CDW Studios/Flinders University
                                     scale    and    composition  ,    our    Matte    Painting    workshops  ,
                                                                                                                                                 to   make   a   career out of my passion . When I started,
                                     provide    the    key    skills    required    for:
                                                                                                                                                 all I knew   about   concept   art   was   that   it   combined

                                     Œ advanced photo manipulation techniques in Photoshop                                                       my favourite things; films, games and art! Studying in

                                     Œ key techniques such as simple cloth sims and scattering                                                   an environment with like-minded people, and getting

                                     Œ basic      modeling      with      Houdini                                                                one - on - one   feedback   with   industry   professionals
                                                                                                                  INSTRUCTOR                     helped me gain confidence and improve faster than

                                                                                                                  SIMON
                        INSTRUCTOR   Œ setting     up     projections    with    Nuke

                      JOSH
                        ELLEM
                                     Matte Painting is the perfect career path for anyone with a
                                     passion for creating both realistic and imagined worlds.
                                                                                                                  SCALES
                                                                                                                                                 I   thought   I   could. ”

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     3D MODELLING                  JOSEPH
                                   ROBERTS

                                                                                                                                                                                                           INSTRUCTOR

                                                  [ 3D MODELLING ]                                                                                                                        STEVE
                                                                                                                                                                                            SEXTON
                                   3D   Modellers   are   becoming   increasingly   in   demand   in                                                    INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
                                   the entertainment and gaming industry. Our workshops                                                                 STEVE SEXTON
                                   build     on   core   design   skills   to   create   realistic   3D   props ,
                                   characters ,   creatures ,   and   worlds .
                                                                                                                                     Steve    is    a    Senior    VFX    Artist    and    is    head    of    VFX
                                   You’ll develop the necessary expertise across a range of                                          at    Resin :    Animation    and    Visual    Effects    Studio .
                                   industry   software ,   including                                                                 Resin    has   worked with some    major   clients   such
                                                                                                                                     as Disney, Braun, Mitsubishi Motors, Jacob’s Creek,
                                   Œ Photoshop                                    Œ Substance Painter                                Michelin, Bridgestone and Foxtel. Steve’s favourite
                                   Œ ZBRUSH                                       Œ Nuke                                             work   came   from   being   involved   in   VFX   on Red
                                   Œ Maya                                         Œ Unreal Engine                                    Dog   and   Hunters.
                                   Œ Arnold
                                                                                                                                     Steve has studied for many years, undertaking a Cert 4
                                   To become industry ready, each semester you will design,                                          in Multimedia, Diploma of Screen (CGI/Visual effects),
                                   build    and    sculpt    a    number    of    assets  .    You    will    learn   STUDENT        Adv Diploma of Screen, and BCA (Screen Studies). He
                      INSTRUCTOR

                    ALEX           sculpting, anatomy, topology, edge flow, UV’s, rendering,                          ALEXANDER
                                                                                                                      TUMA
                                                                                                                                     has beaten the odds to teach himself how to use Nuke.
                                   displacement    and    normal    maps  ,    high    poly    modelling
                      OWEN         techniques,    and    workflows.
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     WORLD BUILDING                                                                                     ALEX
                                                                                                          OWEN
                                                                                                                                  BONNIE
                                                                                                                                     GRANT
                                                                                                                              +
                                                                                                         NED
                                                                                                         ROGERS
                                                                                                                                                  STUDENT

                                                                                                                                                  ALEX
                                                                                                                                                  BELLOTTI

                                                                                                                                                    INSTRUCTOR

                                                                                                                                                    ALEX
                                                                                                                                                    OWEN
                                                  [ WORLD BUILDING ]
                                                                                                                                        STUDENT                         INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
                                                                                                                                    ALEX
                                      The   ability   to   create ,   model ,   sculpt   and   texture   assets                                                         ALEX OWEN
                                      and environments is crucial in the rapidly growing game
                                      industry.                                                                                      BELLOTTI         Alex Owen has worked on several animated tv shows
                                      In    this    study    focus    area  ,    you    will    learn    how    to    apply                           and    films    including    the    New    Adventures    of    Figaro
                                      advanced skills across professional game development                                                            Pho ,    BotterSnikes    and    Gumbles,    and    Blinky    Bill .
                                      software ,   including:                                                                                         He was a regular contributor to the Game Dota    2
                        INSTRUCTORS

                      ALEX
                                                                                                                                                        and    has    work    in    the    industry    for over    6    years.
                                      Œ Maya                                           Œ Substance Painter
                                      Œ Zbrush                                         Œ Unreal Engine                                                He enjoys helping students discover their passion and
                        OWEN                                                                                                                          is always working on a personal project and pushing
                                 +
                       NED
                       ROGERS
                                      Through   our   workshops   you   will   be   shown   step   by   step
                                      how to create, map, light and render a scene to an industry
                                      standard.
                                                                                                                                                      his   skills   further.

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                                                                          JAY
                                                                          BLENCOWE

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ALEX
BELLOTTI
                                        VALENTYN
                                             PORADA
                            STUDENT
                            ARVIEGAIL
                            CAHILIG

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              THORMAN
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                                                               FABBIO
                                                               TIMPANO

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