SAE Create for a Day Workshops 2026| Brisbane

This October school holidays, SAE University College Brisbane 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
• 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.

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.

How does the schedule work?

Attendees will arrive before 10 am and spend the day in the classroom in their field of choice. Lunch will be provided on campus and at the end of the day students will go back home.

No accommodation is provided in the cost of the ticket.

Lunch will be provided in the cost. Please advise of any dietary requirements within event questions when purchasing. Or BYO if you are concerned. There are fridges on site.

What is the main purpose of this event?

This is not an Open Day. SAE Create for a Day is a one-day workshop event, where students get the chance to try equipment and work on real projects, in order to assist with their career decision making. Attendees spend their day in the classroom, working with lecturers and industry professionals, to experience what student life is like at SAE.

Is there an age limit to enter the event?

Yes - Due to the level of workshop content, this event is open to school students in years 10 and above - up to age 21.

What are my transport options for getting to the event?

Arriving by Car

Street parking stations are located near and around the campus, however, parking in the CBD is often limited and expensive. Saturdays Davies Park has markets making parking even harder in the mornings.

https://translink.com.au/

Public Transport

Frequent bus services operate near the Brisbane campus.

TRANSlink bus: stop 8 (3-minute walk to campus)

CityGlider bus (route 60): Donkin St stop (6-minute walk to campus)

https://translink.com.au/

Free Southbank loop (route 86): Donkin st or Davies Park stop (6-minute walk to campus)

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/traffic-and-transport/public-transport/buses/city-centre-free-loops

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Lisa Bowra. Email: [email protected].

What can / can't I bring to the event?

We recommend bringing along a notebook and pen, a water bottle, a jumper or warm clothing for air-conditioned rooms, and any other pseronal items that may need. (e.g. medications).

We do cater for dietary requirements. In case of concern, bring along some extra snacks.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, please contact our campus Event Organiser

Lisa Bowra. Email: [email protected].

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Please have your printed ticket or email version available for the reception team upon arrival, as proof of your purchase.

What is the refund/cancellation policy?

All tickets are non-refundable. Spaces are very limited due to the popularity of these events, and we like to ensure that no one misses out on the opportunity.

If the event is cancelled in unforeseen circumstances, full refunds will be issued to ticket holders.

Please see below for full Terms & Conditions.

1. Change of Mind

Sorry, we are unable to provide refunds for change of mind.

2. Event Cancellation

In the unlikely event that Create for a Day Workshops are cancelled, participants will be notified and a full refund will be provided. In this event, the organiser will contact you to process your refund within one week of the event cancellation. Refunds will be processed back to the same card originally used to make the purchase.

3. Transfer to a Different Workshop

We understand that it can be difficult to decide which of our exciting workshops to attend. If you wish for your ticket to be transferred to a different workshop, at the same campus, please contact the organiser via the email above. Ticket transfers from one workshop to another can only be made if places remain. The organiser reserves the right to deny a ticket transfer.

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