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. AIE and its graduates have won many awards over the years including twice being named the Australian Small Training Provider of the Year (2007 and more recently in 2016).
AIE Student Work
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

“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.”
Josh Van Zuylen
Senior Environment Artist
Cloud Imperium Games 
“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!”
Vinessa Mayor
Visual Effects Artist
Bungie