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.
Start your career
What makes AIE different
Practical Skills
Develop the skills demanded by industry making you immediately employable.
Courses are made by industry practitioners and developed to teach you industry relevant skills and prepare you for immediate employment.
Specialists
Learn from experienced industry professionals who have insights and connections.
AIE teachers are award winning trainers with industry experience and a passion for educating the next generation of learners.
Equipment
AIE provides state of the art, edge, game technology.
Studio Environment
You will use the latest, industry standard, hardware and software to create your own unique entertainment experience.
Start Your Own Studio
AIE is going beyond providing digital media training.
AIE Incubator
Education is only the first part – we want to help our graduates achieve their dreams – initiatives like the AIE Incubator Program make it possible.
Not For Profit
AIE is the world’s first non-profit specialist games and visual effects educator.
We Support Industry
We invest in our students, grow the industry and support graduate career opportunities.
Career Placement
Follow in the footsteps of graduates working on the top games and films worldwide.
Get A Job
Graduates can be found working in some of the worlds leading games studios, independent games studios and also creating their own digital content through the AIE incubator.
Other graduates are working in serious games/simulations for Defense and simulations for major mining companies.
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!
What our graduates say about us

“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












