University/Colleges in Australia (Sydney)

Spiffy

I'm not sure how much Polycount would be able to help me with this but I noticed quite a few Australians giving advice in my last post on whether or not Uni was really necessary

I've decided to go for it seeing as I don't see anything kicking off here in Aus/NZ and I don't want to get denied work because my Visa is declined due to a lack of a degree.

Here's the problem I'm facing now, What do I aim for?

I could go a a game specific / 3D specific degree but I found many of the Colleges that offer these degrees don't feel right, I'm not sure what it is but I don't feel they would provide a high quality course.

I could go for a Fine arts degree / traditional degree which are given at Universities. I feel like this would be a better route because many have recommended it even for 3D and it feels more legitimate.

But I'm still lost.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a degree or even a University/College?.

Muzzoid

I can't give any advice on the uni side of things, but i have heard great things about this.

http://julianashtonartschool.com.au/

VisualArtist

I have studied at the National Art School, COFA and various other local and independent Galleries and Studios, I have created an https://sketchclubs.com/ Online Directory for Life Drawing for Artists  - I personally am a strong believer in private practice

Bletzkarn

I studied Design at University and taught myself 3D art. Being a 3D 'designer' has given me more opportunities than just an artist. I handle art but also aspects of game design, art side optimisation, a little TA, UX design etc. Interactive designer or UX designer for example are very good degrees right now, especially UX design. Then just teach yourself 3D programs on the side.

sacboi

Not sure what Sydney has on offer, I'm in Melbourne but irrespective wherever you decide upon especially here in AUS for the most part our top Uni's - Institutes are highly regarded abroad and similarly I'd recommend as the previous poster commented, learning CG in your own time. I'd also say acquiring a Fine Arts oriented degree aside from VISA considerations, in turn opens a few other doors employment wise not necessarily available too other artistic fields/disciplines minus that nicely scripted embossed piece of paper. Anyhow a few of my picks...south of the border o_0

LCI Melbourne

Bachelor of Design Arts (Visual Arts)

RMIT

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)

DEAKIN

Bachelor of Arts

The University Of Melbourne

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Hope things work out well for the future.

Cheers.