The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design) – VET Entry is a specialised undergraduate degree that equips students with the professional skills of digital media production and a broad knowledge of screen media. It is designed for students who have already completed a relevant VET qualification and are ready to step into higher education with a strong practical foundation. The course develops an understanding of screen and digital media through historical developments, social and cultural applications, and the function of formal and aesthetic properties in various forms, including the application of logical thought, analysis, and creative research skills in ways that enhance both creative and practical digital media production processes. Students gain skills across specialisations such as 2D and 3D animation, game art, CGI, visual effects, and entertainment design, with a focus on building a world-class professional portfolio. The VET Entry pathway is specifically designed for applicants who have completed a qualification such as an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in Game Art), an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in CGI and Visual Effects), a Diploma of Screen and Media, or a Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games, or a closely related qualification. Graduates emerge career-ready with the ability to plan, develop and complete digital media products using both software and hardware tools aligned to industry standards.

The VET Entry pathway is specifically designed for applicants who have completed a relevant TAFE or VET qualification at diploma or advanced diploma level. Eligible qualifications typically include an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in Game Art), an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in CGI and Visual Effects), an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, a Diploma of Screen and Media, a Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games, or a closely related qualification. Applicants with an advanced diploma in a related creative or digital media area are also encouraged to apply. Credit for prior learning from a completed VET qualification may be applied toward the bachelor degree, potentially reducing the total number of units required. In addition to academic entry requirements, applicants are typically required to submit a supporting statement explaining why they wish to study the course, and a portfolio of original creative work — which may include examples of 3D modelling, digital illustration, animation, film or video production, photography, graphic design, or other relevant creative outputs. A curriculum vitae outlining work history, training and relevant experience may also be required. English language requirements apply to international applicants, with most providers accepting IELTS scores of 6.0 or above (with no band below 6.0), or equivalent scores in PTE Academic or TOEFL. Domestic applicants who completed their schooling in Australia or in English are generally exempt from English language testing. Mature-age applicants without formal VET qualifications may be considered through alternative pathways such as Special Tertiary Admissions Tests (STAT) or demonstrated professional experience in a relevant creative field.