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GAMECHANGER ACADEMY

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Levelling-up Victoria's Film & Game Workforce

CG Spectrum is thrilled to announce the launch of the GameChanger Academy, backed by the Victorian Government and delivered in partnership with VicScreen, to improve educational pathways within the animation, VFX, and digital games sectors. 

The academy will offer a range of post-graduate courses and scholarships in partnership with leading Victorian studios to meet the demand for skilled graduates. Key programs include the Good to Great initiative for immediate workforce readiness, the Elevate program for upskilling current professionals, and over $500K of scholarships in CG Spectrum's accredited Bachelor's Degree programs.

In collaboration with industry leaders, the academy aims to create a dynamic learning ecosystem that prepares the next generation of industry leaders while enhancing the skills of existing professionals.

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What Is GameChanger?

CG Spectrum is set to embark on a promising new chapter in education with the launch of GameChanger Academy, a groundbreaking visual effects (VFX), games, and animation training program based in Melbourne backed by the Victorian Government and delivered in partnership with VicScreen. 

With $3.6 million in funding, the GameChanger Academy will provide job-focused film and games training aimed at bridging the skills gap in Victoria’s booming creative industries and meeting global demand for highly-trained film and games artists.

This initiative will ensure that Victoria has a strong and continuous source of job-ready graduates to service the digital screen sector and ensure Victoria remains a leading destination for cutting-edge screen production.”
- Colin Brooks, Minister for Creative Industries 

The Academy offers unique access to the tools, talent, and techniques shaping today’s entertainment landscape, including in-studio placements when available. Students will gain real-world experience through immersive studio environments, with mentoring from local and international industry experts.

Commencing in February next year, the Academy will offer two flagship programs:

  • Good to Great: A 12-week intensive for recent graduates, entry-level trainees, and junior talent designed to prepare them for industry demands through studio-based projects and simulated experiences. Good to Great students will work within the conditions, schedules, and expectations of an actual studio, including participation in rounds, dailies, client briefs, and feedback sessions. There is also an accredited Graduate Certificate for this program in the pipeline.
  • Elevate: A capability-building program aimed at empowering current industry professionals with advanced technical and management skills. Developed in close collaboration with industry experts to tackle identified skills shortages, these short micro-credential courses offer targeted upskilling and cross-skilling opportunities for meaningful career development.

These programs will be delivered in collaboration with leading Victorian animation, VFX and game studios, ensuring a truly industry-driven approach.

GameChanger Scholarships

GameChanger Scholarships are an exclusive opportunity for Victorian residents, made possible through a partnership between CG Spectrum, VicScreen, and the Victorian Government.

These scholarships are designed to empower aspiring creatives across the state, providing access to industry-focused education and mentorship to help them kickstart their careers in animation, visual effects, and game development.

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Excellence, Diversity and Equity Bachelor Scholarships

Eligibility: Residents of Victoria, Australia 

These scholarships are an investment in the next wave of creative professionals. They recognise talent, promote diverse voices, and support equitable access to education in animation, VFX, game development, and digital art.

A bachelor-level scholarship designed for aspiring artists, recipients access expert-led practical training to master their chosen discipline while developing essential theoretical, interpersonal, and industry-relevant skills.

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Good To Great Scholarships

Eligibility: Residents of Victoria, Australia

Scholarship holders gain access to our intensive industry-readiness program that prepares recent graduates, entry-level trainees, and junior talent for the demands of the film and games industry.

This scholarship is ideal for creatives who have excelled in their film and game studies but may lack real-world experience. It helps artists make the leap from education to industry through rigorous studio-simulated training that sharpens their skills and builds confidence.

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Acknowledgment of Support 

 
VicScreen is Victoria’s creative and economic screen development agency. They’re behind the scenes, supporting screen businesses, infrastructure, festivals and events. Helping develop the skilled practitioners, professional crew and talented creatives that elevate Victoria as a global screen destination. The must-watch shows. The biggest releases. The next big names. The hottest games. From silver screen to live stream, and across the screen ecosystem – you’ll find VicScreen where the action is.

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