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Certificate III in Screen and Media CUA31020
Game Art Foundations

The Game Art Foundations course teaches students how to develop 3D environments, characters and animation for interactive games. It’s a dynamic entertainment medium that is quickly being adapted into areas such as architecture, product design, film making, VR and AR

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Overview

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The Game Art Foundations course will teach students how to develop 3D environments, characters and animation for interactive games. Game art development is an exciting and dynamic entertainment medium that is quickly being adapted into traditional areas such as architecture, product design and film making as well as emerging technologies such as VR and AR.

The course covers the techniques of making 3D artwork for games including:

  • Concept art
  • 3D modeling
  • Texturing
  • Animation
  • Lighting
  • Gray boxing
  • Creating animated game characters
  • Creating interactive environments
  • Adding audio
  • Interactive game play elements
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Why AIE

What makes AIE different

Practical Skills

Develop the skills demanded by industry making you immediately employable.

Specialists

Learn from experienced industry professionals who have insights and connections.

Equipment

AIE provides state of the art, cutting-edge, game technology.

Start your own studio

AIE is going beyond providing digital media training.

Not for Profit

AIE is the world’s first non-profit specialist games and visual effects educator. 

Career Placement

Follow in the footsteps of graduates working on the top games and films worldwide.

Course Information

Course dates and fees

Please see course start dates and associated fees below. Please see this page for more information on ACT Skilled Capital Funding.

** Please note: VET in School students should see their school’s VET Coordinator for fees.

School Holidays

12 - 16th Apr |

12 - 16th Jul |

27 - 1st Oct |

2027

17 - 21st Jan |

10 - 13th Apr |

10 - 14th Jul |

2028

8:45 am - 4:30 pm | 5 days per week

6 x 1 week (40 hrs) delivered over consecutive school holiday periods over 2 years

VET in Schools course - VETiS approved | delivered ON CAMPUS

NSW Board endorsed course

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School Holidays

12 - 16th Apr |

12 - 16th Jul |

27 - 1st Oct |

2027

17 - 21st Jan |

10 - 13th Apr |

10 - 14th Jul |

2028

8:45 am - 4:30 pm | 5 days per week

6 x 1 week (40 hrs) delivered over consecutive school holiday periods over 2 years

Delivered ON CAMPUS

Fee:$6140

Year 10, 11, 12 fee:$3070

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Commencing 16th Feb 2027

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Tues, Thu session

2 x evening sessions per week (1 week term breaks aligned with ACT holidays)

Delivered ON CAMPUS

2 Semesters (31 weeks)

Fee:$6140

Year 10, 11, 12 fee:$3070

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Commencing 9th Feb 2027

5:30 am - 8:30 pm | Tues, Thu session

2 x Evening sessions per week

VET in Schools Course - VETRO approved | delivered ON CAMPUS

2 Semesters (34 weeks)

Year 10 Fee - $3070

Year 11 and 12 Fee (After Skills SA Subsidy) - $950

Year 11 and 12 Fee (After Skills SA and Rural Subsidy) - $750

SACE Points: 70, Stage 2. Please note Skills SA Subsidy is only available once.

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Commencing 11th Feb 2027

9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Thu session

1 x day session per week

VET in Schools Course - VETRO approved | delivered ONLINE

2 Semesters (34 weeks)

Year 10 Fee - $3070

Year 11 and 12 Fee (After Skills SA Subsidy) - $950

Year 11 and 12 Fee (After Skills SA and Rural Subsidy) - $750

SACE Points: 70, Stage 2. Please note Skills SA Subsidy is only available once.

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Commencing 12th Feb 2027

9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Fri session

1 x day session per week

VET in Schools Course - VETRO approved | delivered ONLINE

2 Semesters (34 weeks)

Year 10 Fee - $3070

Year 11 and 12 Fee (After Skills SA Subsidy) - $950

Year 11 and 12 Fee (After Skills SA and Rural Subsidy) - $750

SACE Points: 70, Stage 2. Please note Skills SA Subsidy is only available once.

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Commencing 10th Jun 2027

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Wed, Fri session

2 x Evening sessions per week

VET in Schools Course - VETRO approved | delivered ON CAMPUS

2 Semesters (34 weeks)

Year 10 Fee - $3070

Year 11 and 12 Fee (After Skills SA Subsidy) - $950

Year 11 and 12 Fee (After Skills SA and Rural Subsidy) - $750

SACE Points: 70, Stage 2. Please note Skills SA Subsidy is only available once.

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Commencing 15th Mar 2027

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Mon, Wed session

2 x evening sessions per week (1 week term breaks aligned with ACT holidays)

Delivered ONLINE

3 Semesters (35 weeks)

Fee:$6140

Year 10, 11, 12 fee:$3070

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Commencing 17th Feb 2027

11:00 am - 4:30 pm | Wed session

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Fri session

2 x sessions per week - a 5.5 hour and a 2.5 hour session (1 week term breaks aligned with ACT holidays)

Delivered ONLINE

2 Semesters (31 weeks)

Fee:$6140

Year 10, 11, 12 fee:$3070

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Commencing 29th Jun 2027

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Tues, Thu session

2 x evening sessions per week (1 week term breaks aligned with ACT holidays)

Delivered ONLINE

1 Semesters (25 weeks)

Fee:$6140

Year 10, 11, 12 fee:$3070

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Reserve your place

This is a direct entry course, no portfolio or interview is necessary.

Please note: VET in School students should see their school’s VET Coordinator for fees.

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Mentors

Educators with real industry experience

When you learn at AIE, you’re learning from people that know the industry from the inside — because they’ve worked in it.

Kesley Birrell

Kesley Birrell | AIE Trainer

Kesley Birrell


Credits include:

How to Train Your Dragon

Tom Pugh

Tom Pugh | AIE Trainer

Tom Pugh


Credits include:

Mortal Kombat

Andy Rommie

Andy Rommie | AIE Trainer

Andy Romine


Credits include:

Avengers Infinity War

Lars Holmgren

Lars Holmgren 3D Animation and VFX Trainer | AIE

Lars Holmgren


Credits include:

Wicked: For Good

Scott Lissard

Scott Lissard | AIE Trainer

Scott Lissard


Credits include:

Men in Black

Kane Senes

Kane Senes | AIE Trainer

Kane Senes


Credits include:

Sissy

Mike Gordon

Mike Gordon | AIE Trainer

Mike Gordon


Credits include:

Love and Monsters

Upcoming Events

Discover more at one of our events

AIE runs campus and online events throughout the year and we encourage students to attend. AIE also broadcast regular livestreams with our alumni and industry professionals that provide insight into future career paths.

Online Campus Day

August 29, 2026

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation and visual…

Starts at 11am

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Testimonials

What our graduates say

"I will never forget the amazing time and valuable experience AIE have given me, they really helped me shine to be more than who I thought I was, I am now a Game Designer creating fun innovating games for the future generations"
"Game development for many graduates is just a dream. AIE provided me with the skills and knowledge to realise that dream. With such close ties to industry, AIE is a foot in the door to network directly with game companies to help land that elusive job."
"AIE gave me the opportunities to learn industry relevant skills that made it possible for me to get a job in the industry. The teachers were fantastic and incredibly motivated."
"AIE was the best choice I made when deciding my career path, the course structure and the connections I made there is what put me in the position for most of the jobs I've gotten. The teachers go above and beyond for their students!"
"What I enjoyed about AIE the most was being taught by people that actually have industry experience. My teachers at AIE really helped me figure out the necessary paths and helped me be the best that I could be when I graduated."
"AIE provided me with the building blocks to take my art career to the next level. I learned about the industry, made connections, mentors and friends, asked questions, and viewed my work as an evolution rather than a destination."
"AIE gave me the specific tools to learn what I needed to know to get into the games industry. AIE taught me a valuable skillset which I have been able to apply to my career."
"AIE has proved to be an invaluable catalyst for my career. The industry veteran teachers and staff went above and beyond. I would not be anywhere near where I am if it wasn't for my AIE family."

Graduate Success

AIE graduates work at the top studio worldwide and have worked on the biggest games and films!

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If you have any questions about the enrolment form or the course you are enrolling in please contact us.

AIE would like to ensure the course you have selected is the most suitable for your needs. We may contact you to discuss your requirements.

AIE’s Student Handbook and Policies can be accessed here

Students wishing to enrol as part of their HSC, VCE, VCAL or SACE

Please note that if you would like to enrol into this course as part of your year 11 and 12 studies, please contact your school’s careers advisor or your local AIE campus for more information.

Do you have a unique student identifier (USI)?

To complete this enrolment form you need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Creating a USI will only take a few minutes and it is free. You only need to create a USI once and it will stay with you for life. After you create your USI, you then need to give it to each training organisation you train with when you enrol.

To create a USI, visit https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-usi