Upcoming events
August
16
2026
Open Day
16 August 2026
See EventDiscover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Open Day. Find out about full-time and part-time courses starting soon.
August
29
2026
Online Campus Day
29 August 2026
See EventDiscover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Open Day. Find out about full-time and part-time courses starting soon. This is an ONLINE livestream event
September
17
2026
Information Evening
17 September 2026
See EventDiscover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Information Evening. Sydney, Melbourne Canberra and Adelaide campuses will be opening their doors to visitors eager to find out about full-time and part-time courses starting soon.
September
30
2026
Games and Animation Workshop Day
30 September 2026
See EventAIE’s Games and Animation Workshop Days are a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries.
October
2
2026
Film Production Workshop
2 October 2026
See EventLearn what it takes to plan and produce a film shoot in this intensive film production workshop. You will get hands-on with cameras, lighting, and the latest in virtual production LED screens. Industry-experienced filmmakers will guide you in taking your script through the various production stages.
Past events
December
12
2025
VTAC Change of Preference Day Melbourne
12 December 2025
See EventConnect with the team at AIE Melbourne on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th December, for help with Change of Preferences! Meet our friendly staff to discuss fees, scholarships, and learn more about the Bachelor Degree and Advanced Diploma courses we offer.
October
4
2025
Creating 3D Game Characters Workshop
4 October 2025
See EventHone your art and design skills in this hands-on workshop where you will deep-dive into the shape language of character design and build your own 3D game character.
October
4
2025
Rapid Game Prototyping Workshop
4 October 2025
See EventAccelerate your game development skills and unleash your creative ideas in this hands-on workshop focused on rapid prototyping using Unreal Engine.
- September102025
Behind the Screens: Game Artist & Illustrator Jacques Roberts
10 September 2025See EventJoin the AIE team for a special livestream with AIE Game Art alumni, Jacques Roberts, as he shares his journey from studying at AIE to working as a Game Artist and Illustrator at Deep Field Games.
- August252025
Behind the Screens: Growing a Game Studio
25 August 2025See EventJump online and hear from the duo as we discuss their journey and inaugral title “Castle Cab”, a hilariously chaotic action sandbox game that puts you in the horseshoes of a majestic, yet slightly unhinged, steed. Hitched to your trusty cart, you’ll gallop, drift, and crash your way through a bustling medieval world where rules are more of a suggestion.
July
16
2025
Industry Experience Day
16 July 2025
See EventAIE’s Industry Experience Days are a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries.
- May202025
Behind the Scenes with Jake: Working on Netflix, Amazon & Aussie Film Sets
20 May 2025See EventSince completing his diploma in 2022, Jake has worked on major productions including Territory (Netflix), Top End Bub (Amazon Prime), and RFDS Season 3 (Channel 7), as well as feature films like Diabolic and various South Australian web series.
- May62025
Welcome to 2025 with AIE
6 May 2025See EventJoin the AIE team as we celebrate the incredible achievements of 2024 and look ahead to what’s in store for the Australian Games and Film industries in 2025!
- March62025
The Best of 2024
6 March 2025See EventJoin the AIE team as we celebrate the Best of 2024, showcasing some of the most outstanding student and trainer-led projects from the past year. This livestream will give insights into the creative process, challenges overcome, and the innovation behind each project.
January
20
2025
Online Foundation Skills Workshops
20 January 2025
See EventWe are excited to offer two online workshop programs designed to support and assist incoming learners eager to build skills in 3D animation, game art, game design, and game programming.
- December182024
The Student Experience: Studying at AIE
18 December 2024See EventJoin AIE for an exclusive look at the creative journeys of first-year Filmmaking student Emily Shankland and second-year Game Design student Jordan Schofield, as they share insights into their processes, projects, and life at AIE. This event is perfect for aspiring filmmakers or game developers seeking inspiration, advice, and a firsthand glimpse into the AIE student experience.
December
14
2024
3D Animation and Game Art Workshop
14 December 2024
See EventIf you’re an aspiring animator, game artist or visual effects specialist don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the fundamentals of 3D modeling, texturing, and animation using industry-standard tools like Maya, Zbrush and game engines like Unreal or Unity. These workshops presented by experienced professionals who have been working in industry.
December
14
2024
Game Development Workshop
14 December 2024
See EventIf you’re an aspiring game designer or game programmer don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the fundamentals of game development using game engines like Unreal or Unity. These workshops presented by experienced professionals who have been working in industry.
- December52024
AI & Technology – What it means for the Games Industry?
5 December 2024See EventJoin the AIE team for a livestream exploring the transformative impact of AI on game development, featuring Christiaan and Tony – AIE trainers and industry veterans with expertise in art direction, real-time environments, procedural generation, and deep learning.
- November192024
Study Filmmaking in High School
19 November 2024See EventJoin the AIE team as we speak with Filmmaking trainer Sidney Hoff, for an inside look at AIE’s Certificate III in Filmmaking and VFX Foundations. Sid joined AIE in January 2023, combining his passion for cinematography, lighting, and VFX with a strong foundation in both creative storytelling and technical skills.
- October42024
Study Game Design in High School
4 October 2024See EventJoin the AIE team for a conversation with game designer Marcus Wheatley. A graduate of AIE in 2018, Marcus possesses extensive experience in the design, development, and education of all aspects of game creation. Tune in as Marcus and the team provide an in-depth exploration of the Certificate III in Game Design Fundamentals. We will discuss the essential knowledge required for the course, the skills you will acquire, and what the learning experience entails, including examples of student projects.
September
3
2024
Career Advisers Day
3 September 2024
See EventAIE’s Career Advisers Day will provide you with the latest information about career pathways and employment opportunities in game development and film.
- September162024
Blood Reaver’s Rise: Hell Byte Studios’ Journey from AIE to Industry
16 September 2024See EventJoin the AIE team as we speak with Hell Byte Studios founders Euan Wynne-Jone and Jackson Hole. Fueled by a lifelong passion for heavy metal, dark fantasy and the occult, Hell Byte Studios is now developing their inaugural title ‘Blood Reaver’ a Dark-Fantasy Round-based First-person shooter!
- August142024
The Business of Games: From Idea to Indie Studio
14 August 2024See EventJoin the AIE team for our livestream event as we delve into the exciting world of Games Business learning, hosted by Chad Habel, Games Business Trainer. We’ll be exploring the value of Games Business education and how it can empower creators and entrepreneurs in the gaming world. We will be speaking with special guests, Irini Melas from Lumelli Games, creators of Foodimina, and Aiden Gyory from Catalyst Games, known for Dungeon and Dining Tables, as they share their unique insights and experiences.
- May62024
What does a Graduate Software Developer do? Hear from AIE Alumni working in Virtual and Mixed Reality Simulation
6 May 2024See EventJoin the AIE team as we speak with alumni Byron Boskell and hear about his journey from education to career! Discover insights on programming, VR, AI, and the impact of games education in enhancing remote health-care training and beyond!