Open Day
Open Day - Sat 20 November 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 Sat 20 November 2021. This event will be held at AIE Campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Online.
AIE's Open Day is a great opportunity to meet our teachers, staff and students. The day will cover 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.
Sydney and Melbourne campuses: COVID-safe requirements
Based on current State Government COVID requirements Sydney and Melbourne campuses are only able to have fully vaccinated people attend this event. All visitors, students and staff in attendance will be required to wear a mask.
Please remember to:
- Bring bring your vaccination certificate.
- Bring a mask to wear.
- Sign-in when you enter AIE.
- If you are feeling unwell or are experiencing cold/flu-like symptoms, we advise you to please stay home.
- Remember to socially distance and listen to staff as they guide you through the event.
We are also running a livestream of our Open Day event for those people that are not able to attend the campus. Please choose "Online" as your campus when registering so that you are sent a link to the livestream prior to the day.
Canberra campus: COVID-safe requirements
Based on current ACT Government COVID requirements, visitors to Canberra’s campus need to:
- Wear a mask to wear.
- Sign-in when you enter AIE.
- If you are feeling unwell or are experiencing cold/flu-like symptoms, we advise you to please stay home.
- Remember to socially distance when possible and listen to staff as they guide you through the event.
Adelaide campus: COVID-safe requirements
Based on current SA Government COVID requirements, visitors to Adelaide campus need to:
- Sign-in when you enter AIE.
- If you are feeling unwell or are experiencing cold/flu-like symptoms, we advise you to please stay home.
- Remember to socially distance and listen to staff as they guide you through the event.
Presentations at Open Day
- AIE Campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra will be holding a morning session from 10am - 12pm and afternoon session from 1pm - 3pm.
- AIE Adelaide is open from 10am to 3pm.
- AIE Online livestream will start at 1pm
Over the course of Open Day we will be running the following presentations:
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
1:30pm Alumni & 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
