Open Day
Open Day - Sun 15 August, 2021
Considering a career in games, 3D or VFX?
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Open Day on Sun 15 August, 2021. AIE will be running this event on campus and online.
AIE Campuses in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra will be open for you to check out the facilities, meet our teachers and see our student work. We will also be holding a livestream of our Open Day for prospective students interested in studying online.
We will be covering everything you need to know about the:
- careers in games and VFX that we train students for;
- studios and industries that we work with;
- courses we offer - from beginners to professional mastery, and;
- the software, skills and knowledge we teach.
AIE's Open Day will also include presentations on entry requirements and how to apply. Find out how AIE can get you into a creative career.
Schedule
Due to recent COVID 19 restrictions Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide campuses are now holding the event online.
Canberra campus is providing the choice to attend on campus or online.
In order to ensure the safety and well being of our staff and visitors, we will be implementing various social-distancing measures throughout our Canberra event. To assist with this further we are breaking the event into 2 x 2 hour sessions as follows:
- Session 1 - 10am - 12pm.
- Session 2 - 1pm - 3pm.
Each session is the same. Please indicate the session you would like to attend in the registration form.
Please see our Online Campus Day event if you're interested in studying with us online.
AIE Courses and Career Pathways
Description Time The games and film industry continues to grow significantly both in Australia and overseas. During this session participants will be given an in-depth analysis of the industry as well as detailed information on the courses that AIE offers, and the application process. 10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:30pm
GAME ART AND ANIMATION
Description Time Game artists create all the amazing graphics in the games you love to play. They are responsible for creating the characters, environments, all the visual effects plus a range of other tasks that impact on the visual style of the game. 10:30am
11:30am
1:00pm
2:30pm
GAME PROGRAMMING
Description Time Programmers are the wizards of the future! Game programmers are instrumental when it comes to creating the framework, functionality and interaction in a game. 10:30am
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:30pm
GAME DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Description Time Game Designers are instrumental in the development of the concepts, story and implementation of game play dynamics in video game production. They are the visionaries and evangelists and are vital in the development process. AIE's Game Design and Production teachers will be providing information on the content of this course. 10:30am
12:30pm
2:00pm
FILM AND VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
Description Time Discover what it takes to tell stories using film as your medium and the latest in virtual production technology. This session will provide an overview of AIE's Film and Virtual Production course with information about the curriculum, equipment, software and practical skills students will develop in this course. 11:00am
1:30pm
3D ANIMATION & VFX FOR FILM
Description Time 3D artists create all the amazing visual content we see on our screens. This session will provide an in-depth look at AIE's 3D Animation and VFX course with specific details on each of the units covered in the course. Teachers will also be showcasing work from some of this year's students. 11:00am
12:30pm
2:00pm
Starting your own studio with GDML & AIE Incubator
Description Time The AIE incubator Program is the only initiative of its kind and is designed to nurture the next generation of game and film developers as they create business units and commercialise their products. AIE's Incubator Coordinators will be talking about the program and the opportunity it provides for AIE's graduates. 11:30am
12:30pm
1:30pmAlumni & Industry guest speakers
Description Time Each campus will be hosting an AIE alumni speaker who will be sharing their experiences of what life is like working in the games/film industry. Check the tab below to see who is speaking at your local campus. 11:00am
1:30pm
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Campus Locations
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
