SAE Create for a Day Workshops 2026 | Sydney

This October school holidays, SAE University College Sydney is opening its doors for Create for a Day: a one-day, hands-on experience where you’ll step into the studio, lab or production space and start creating. Choose from:

Animation Audio Studio Production Techniques Computer Science Design Film Games Songwriting & Electronic Music Production VFX Create for a Day lets you skip the textbooks and jump straight into building, recording, designing, coding or filming, all guided by lecturers who work in the industry. By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with your own finished project and a certificate of participation, plus a clearer idea of what studying at SAE is really like and where your skills could take you in the future. The important stuff:

Open to students in Years 10-12 and young creatives up to age 21 All workshops run at the same time, so choose your interest area wisely Cost: $25 per student, including lunch Spaces are strictly limited – secure your spot today!

Workshop Descriptions

ANIMATION Bring characters and ideas to life. Explore core animation techniques and learn how movement and storytelling work together on screen. AUDIO STUDIO PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES Step into our professional studios and learn how sound is recorded, edited and mixed. Capture live audio and shape it into a finished production. COMPUTER SCIENCE Explore the fundamentals of programming and technical problem-solving as you discover how developers build apps, games and digital systems using real industry tools. DESIGN Turn your vision into visuals. Experiment with creative concepts and digital tools to produce a portfolio-ready design piece. FILM From planning to production, experience what it takes to bring a story to the screen. Learn camera techniques and work as a team to create your own scene. GAMES Explore how games are designed and developed. Experiment with real-time engines and core gameplay mechanics to prototype your own interactive concept. SONGWRITING & ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION Create, layer and refine your sound using industry-standard software. Build your own track and learn how modern music is produced. VFX Discover how visual effects shape film, TV and games. Experiment with compositing and real-time tools used in professional productions.