Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media - specialising in 3D Animation and Visual Effects

Career opportunities

Animator, modeller, surfacing artist, lighting artist, technical artist, rigger (for animation), FX artist, compositor, matchmove artist, production coordinator.

Practical experience

AIE courses are taught in a studio-simulated learning environment. Students develop hands-on skills and knowledge by working on real-world tasks. AIE Trainers are experienced industry professionals who know what it takes to make it in animation and visual effects.

Fees and charges

Visit AIE's website for the latest fee information. AIE students can access a range of funding options.

The VET Student Loans program allows eligible students enrolled in AIE's approved Advanced Diploma courses to defer part of the cost of their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.

Areas of study

3Modelling, texturing, look development, lighting, rigging, animation, compositing, effects and simulation, matchmove, production pipelines, production coordination, portfolio development, professional development. Many of these skills are mastered through a series of major projects that are focused on environment art, character art, character animation, visual effects and film production.

A key area of study in this program is two production-focused projects where short animated films are developed collaboratively. Teams learn real-world production cycles in an industry-simulated development environment, from pitching their ideas to screening their finished work.