Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma
Get equipped to launch your career in the Visual FX & 3D Animation industry.
Campuses
Amsterdam
Duration(s)
18 months
Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma
Course Durations
18 months
Start Date(s)
September 2025
Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma
Start Dates
Amsterdam
September 2025
Entry Requirements
Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma
Domestic Entry Requirements
Domestic Entry Requirements
Graduation
High School Diploma / Technical High School Diploma.
Alternatively: Minimum age 17 years and intermediate level of education.
Alternatively
Minimum age 17 years and intermediate level of education
Prior Knowledge
Our diploma courses start from scratch, so you don't need to have any prior technical knowledge.
Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma
International Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirement
Graduation
High School Diploma / Technical High School Diploma.
Alternatively: Minimum age 17 years and intermediate level of education.
Language Qualification
English language proficiency certificate (Level CEFR-B2)
TOEFL
IELTS
Visa Requirements
To be able to study in Amsterdam, you need a residence permit for the entire duration of your studies.
valid Visa for the Netherlands or EEA area
EEA Citizenship
Fees
Visual FX & 3D Animation Diploma
Domestic Fees
Students studying higher education courses may be eligible for various forms of funding, including student loans and grants. There may be some differences depending on the region you come from.
YOUR CAREER IN VISUAL FX & 3D ANIMATION BEGINS NOW
Learn a multitude of skills that will help you thrive in the world of VFX.
Learn everything you need to know for today’s workflows, from 2D/3D animation to rotoscoping and rigging
Get taught by professionals in the industry who will help you build your portfolio for a successful start to your career
The Visual FX & 3D Animation course covers:
Animation, Colour Correction, Grading, Visual Effects, Montage...
Modelling, Texturing
Compositing
Rigging
Match Moving
Research and Analysis, and more...
What jobs will this course lead me into?
Roto/Paint Artist
VFX Coordinator
Match Mover
3D/2D Animator
CG Generalist
Rigger
Look Dev Artist
Rendering Artist
Lighting TD
YOUR DREAM CAREER BEGINS NOW
With our industry connections, specialised teachers and personalised education in world-class facilities, you can unleash your creative future with confidence.Course FAQs
Yes, there is an SAE Student Store with discounts available to students who have fully enrolled.
No, this is not required. Students have access to our campus computer labs for assessment work.
Audio students get the chance to collaborate with other disciplines, there are many opportunities and requirements to collaborate with students from other degrees throughout the course.
