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Welcome
Welcome Hosts: Matt Sallis & Anais Escribe
Head of School Address
Chris Higgins
AIE Overview
Hosts: Matt Sallis & Anais Escribe
The games and film industry continues to grow significantly both in Australia and overseas. During this session participants will be given a snapshot analysis of the industry as well as detailed information on the courses that AIE offers, and the application process.
The Student Experience
Annelise Belladonna
The games and film industry continues to grow significantly both in Australia and overseas. During this session participants will be given a snapshot analysis of the industry as well as detailed information on the courses that AIE offers, and the application process.
Game Art & Animation
Gene O'Reilly
Game artists create all the amazing graphics in the games you love to play. They are responsible for creating the characters, environments, all the visual effects plus a range of other tasks that impact on the visual style of the game.
Hosts: Matt Sallis & Anais Escribe
Game Art Portfolio Discussion
Game Design
Casey Thomas
Game Designers are instrumental in the development of the concepts, story and implementation of game play dynamics in video game production. They are the visionaries and evangelists and are vital in the development process. AIE’s Game Design and Production teachers will be providing information on the content of this course.
Hosts: Matt Sallis & Anais Escribe
Design Portfolio Discussion.
Game Programming
Tony Oakden
Programmers are the wizards of the future! Game programmers are instrumental when it comes to creating the framework, functionality and interaction in a game.
Hosts: Matt Sallis & Anais Escribe
Programming Portfolio Discussion.
3D Animation & VFX for Film
Ian Lade
3D artists create all the amazing visual content we see on our screens. This session will provide an in-depth look at AIE’s 3D Animation and VFX course with specific details on each of the units covered in the course. Teachers will also be showcasing work from some of this year’s students.
Hosts: Matt Sallis & Anais Escribe
3D Animation & VFX Portfolio Discussion.
Live Q&A and Farewell
Hosts: Matt Sallis & Anais Escribe
FAQ
How do I join the live stream chat?
Login to your YouTube or Gmail account to add comments in the live chat on this page.
If you are on a MOBILE device and want to join the chat please join the event on YouTube instead.
How do I apply?
It’s super simple! You can apply via our website: https://aie.edu.au/apply and book an interview in less than 5 minutes! Our campus staff would love to run you through this process 1 on 1 as well!
What are the entry requirements for your courses?
Entry into AIE career courses are based on portfolio and an interview as entry. More info here: https://aie.edu.au/entry-requirements
There are no entry requirements into our short certificate courses!
What should my portfolio contain?
We want your portfolio to contain any of your creative works that showcase your passion and experience in the area you are applying for. More info here: https://aie.edu.au/portfolio
How much do the courses cost?
For the tuition fee information specific to your campus, visit our website: https://aie.edu.au/fees
What financial assistance is available?
Eligible students can apply for the VET Student Loan Scheme by the Australian Government.
Certain students may also be eligible to apply for a scholarship. In addition, we have interest-free payment plans available to all students! More info on our website: https://aie.edu.au/student-information/payment-options
Will this event be recorded?
We will not be recording this event, however we have many more exciting online events like this one coming up in the year! Keep an eye out on https://aie.edu.au/aie_event for the latest updates!
What other events do you run?
To see all our upcoming events please see our events page. Don’t forget to register for an event to get the latest updates!
What are the in-class hours for a full-time course?
Our classes run 5 days a fortnight, from 9am till 5pm each day. We do this to simulate a real studio environment in the games/film industry (and also to maximise your face-to-face time with our teachers!). For our July intensive course, students are in class 5 days per week.
Where are your campuses located?
We currently have campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and a dedicated Online campus. We also have 2 campuses in the USA!
See our Australian campuses here and our US campuses here.
Do I need to do an introductory course?
Introductory courses are helpful to get you started in 3D Art, Design and Programming, especially if you don’t have an existing portfolio! However, it is not compulsory for you to do an introductory course in order to apply for a career course.
How old do I have to be?
We recommend you to have completed high school or an equivalent qualification for our career courses. You can apply for our introductory courses from Year 10 (15/16 years) onwards!
We have some school holiday courses for all students aged 12 and up.
What have AIE graduates worked on?
AIE’s graduates can be found all over the world working on video games and blockbuster films! Check out this page to see the studios that we have alumni working in: https://aie.edu.au/grads
Is there any assistance for students with special needs?
AIE tries to cater to each student’s individual needs and learning. If you’d like to discuss how we can best support your needs, please book an appointment with your respective campus and we can have a chat about it!