Learn 3d animation and vfx at our award winning university

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.

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 the top games, animation and film studios around the world 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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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.

Graduate Success

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

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Explore our 3d animation and vfx courses

Advanced Diploma

3D Animation & VFX for Film

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3D Animation For Beginners

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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)

“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

Vinessa Mayer | AIE Graduate
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AIE RTO code: 88021 | CRICOS code: 02406F
AIE Institute PRV14333 | CRICOS code: P03986F

Campus address

Canberra – 49 Phillip Ave, Watson ACT 2602
Sydney – 33 Mountain St, Ultimo NSW 2007
Adelaide – 32 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000
Melbourne – 18-38 Siddeley St, Melbourne VIC 3008