Our 2008 Short Courses : Apply Now!

Want to learn a new skill or update current ones? Take a look at our range of short art, digital media, games and music courses taught by industry experts. Choose from a wide range of areas including:

Web Development

3D Design and Games Development

Art & Design

Music & Audio

For more details of each course click on the titles below.

Our short courses are hands-on and great value, and are held throughout the year. You’ll be making use of the latest equipment at our brand new, architecturally designed facility at 300 Flinders Street, right opposite Flinders St Station. Some of our music courses are delivered from Sunbury campus

Apply now via our online application form.

Pay in person, by credit card or by mail. Click here for more details and to download a credit card payment form.

Web Development

Flash Animation: 12 classes

Learn how to create effective 2D animations and interactives using Flash.

Web Design and Development: 12 classes

Learn to design and build professional websites using Dreamweaver 8, Javascript and Cascading Style Sheets.

3D Design and Games Development

Create 3d Models and Characters with Z Brush: 10 classes

Sculpt, paint and add detail to 3D characters and models using Z Brush. Suitable for games, traditional animation and CG characters for digital video.

Art & Design

Basic Life Drawing: 15 classes

Learn to draw the human body under the guidance of an artist and figure drawing expert.

Folio Preparation Program: 10 classes

This ten-day folio preparation program will help you assemble an impressive folio of your artwork and approach an interview with confidence.

Music & Audio

Music Production with Cubase: 6 classes

Learn about the basics of MIDI sequencing and audio editing by using the industry standard Cubase SL software package.

Studio Recording Intensive: all day workshop

Learn how to record, mix and edit music in a course specifically designed for music and technical production teachers

Introduction to Pro Tools: 6 classes

Use Pro Tools to create, record, mix and edit like a pro. Get tips and techniques to run effective sessions and produce mixes that stand out from the crowd.

Live sound intensive: 1 day
Want to learn more about PA systems? Develop confidence and get tips and techniques required for that great sound. Gain inside knowledge of the equipment and how best to use it. This intensive is specifically designed to meet the needs of VET music and technical production teachers.

Music production with Reason: 6 weeks

Learn about the basics of sequencing and electronic music composition by using the industry standard Reason software package.

More information

For further information please contact the School of Creative Industries:
email: ci@vu.edu.au

phone: (03) 9919 1583