Study with the industry experts

AIE is Australia’s most awarded educator in specialist games, film, animation and visual effects education.

Our teachers are highly qualified industry veterans who’ve made their names creating the games you’ve played and the movies you’ve watched.

Our graduates are immediately employable, with relevant, cutting-edge industry skills. No wonder industry giants like Animal Logic, Weta Digital, Epic Games, Bioware, Wargaming and Rockstar look for AIE qualifications when they’re recruiting.

Our Advanced Diploma and Bachelor Degree programs will equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to succeed. Through our connections with studios, you’ll have real opportunities to get into the games and film industries.

Let our industry success build your industry success.

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About AIE

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is Australia's most awarded 3D animation, game design and visual FX educator.

Created as a non-profit organisation to grow the creative digital sector, AIE pioneered the development of specialist game qualifications and continues to innovate through industry partnerships and dynamic teaching.

AIE courses are practical, career-focused and delivered by industry experienced teachers in a seriously fun and creatively-demanding studio environment.

3D Animation & VFX

Visual effects artists, animators and compositors create the fantastic worlds, superhuman feats and spectacular imagery that you see on the big (and small) screen. AIE's 3D Animation and Visual Effects for Film program runs over two years, full-time and is designed to get you into these industries. It is a practical course designed to give the best technical training using the latest, state-of-the-art technology.

This course has been written in consultation with leading film and visual effects studios, enabling you to complete impressive film projects that showcase your skills and create a professional show-reel to impress potential employers.

What makes AIE different?

Practical Skills

AIE has impressive workplace connections. Develop skills demanded by industry

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Nurturing the practical skills and experience required to succeed

MULTIPLE AWARD WINNERS

AIE is Australia’s most awarded 3D animation, game design and visual FX educator

GRADUATE SUCCESS

AIE Graduates work on the top games and films worldwide

AIE Graduates have worked on

What our graduates say about us

Damian Lam Student and Alumni | AIE

"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."

Damien Lam

Lead Modeller
Scanline VFX (Oscar winning VFX studio)
Vinessa Mayer | AIE Graduate

"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."

Vinessa Mayer

Visual Effects Artist
Bungie