Flinders University and CDW Studios have once again been listed amongst the top 50 creative media and entertainment art schools and colleges in the world, the only in-person Australian institution to make the list.
The rankings are compiled by The Rookies, an international, industry-recognised organisation that evaluates the work of digital illustration and design students from the world's leading digital media and art schools.
In addition to the global ranking, Flinders and CDW also featured in the top 10 for Concept Art (5th) and 2D Animation (9th), alongside strong showings in VFX (21st), 3D Animation (36th) and Game Design & Development (33rd).
Flinders and CDW Studios combine forces to offer a hands-on Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Effects and Entertainment Design), which offers with a range of specialised streams, small class sizes and hands-on experience.
The course is instructed by Flinders lecturers and world-class teachers who are professional practitioners and have worked with some of the world's top entertainment providers.
For the past decade, students graduating in the program have regularly won international accolades for their outstanding work and have gone on to showcase their talents by securing employment with international entertainment companies like Marvel, Warner Brothers and game development companies.
Digital Media and Visual Effects and Entertainment Design discipline lead Jason Bevan says the 2024 rankings result reflects the program's continued success in fostering students at the cutting edge of digital design.
"To feature in the Top 50 Creative Schools in the world, and be the only in-person Australian institution listed, is an ongoing testament to the Flinders University and CDW Studios partnership, which is rightfully recognised as one of the best in the world," says Bevan.
"To consistently achieve this year after year highlights the talent of not only our amazing students but also the staff and instructors who support and nurture their talent.
"This is an outstanding achievement that reflects the amazing quality of our students and the determination of our teachers to prepare them for opportunities in an evolving Visual Effects and Entertainment Design industry around the world, and in South Australia."
CDW Animation Director Simon Scales says there is no doubt that the standard of work being produced globally is outstanding and the competition continues to intensify.
"However, our students prove year after year that their talent and dedication puts them head and shoulders above the crowd. Securing work in major film studios globally and in AAA to Indie game studios is evidence of that," says Scales.
