Games & Animation Workshop Day
Wed 30 Sep 2026
AIE’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.. This event will be held at AIE Campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide from 10am to 3pm.
Event Overview
Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.
The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on blockbuster games and films. Everything is provided for you to participate in the hands-on workshops and you will be using the same software that is used in the industry.
If you are thinking about a career in the games or film industry then this is a great place to get started. Places are limited so registrations are required for this free event.
Presentations
Open Day starts at 10am and runs until 3pm. Over the course of the day we will be running the following presentations:
Industry Overview
The games and film industry continues to grow significantly both in Australia and overseas during this session students will be given an in-depth analysis of the industry. The session will highlight the success of Australia’s VFX industry and the growth of the independent games industry.
Working in Art & 3D Animation
Students will learn some of the core skills and techniques used by 3D artists in games and film industry. Using Autodesk Maya, students will implement animation techniques to make a visually appealing animation sequence.
Working in Game Programming
Programmers are the wizards of the future! Game programmers are instrumental when it comes to creating the framework, functionality and interaction in a game. In this programming workshop students will be taught the basics of scripting.
Working in Game Design
Game Designers are instrumental in the development of the concepts, vision and implementation of game play dynamics in video game production. They are the visionaries and evangelists and are vital in the development process. This session will be delivered by industry professionals who will focus on core game design skills.
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Campus Locations
Sydney Campus
Melbourne Campus
Canberra Campus
Adelaide Campus
AIE’s Games & Animation Workshop Day in Canberra is supported by funding from the ACT Government.