2. Overview of AIE  Specialist educator in Game Development, 3D Animation and Visual FX  Established in 1996 to grow Australia’s games & animation industries  Campuses co-sited with games & film companies in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.  Founding member of GDAA  Partnerships with Sony & BigWorld  2007 Australian Small Training Provider of the Year

3. Australian Games Industry Australians spent over AU$1.9 Billion on games last year Globally the market is US$57 Billion, and is the fastest growing entertainment industry. 45+ local companies generating $250m in exports Melbourne, Sydney & Canberra are home to some major developers including Team Bondi, Blue Tongue, Firemint, 2K, Games Lab and many others.

4. Animation & Visual FX Australia is recognised as a production centre for world class international film and TV production Demand for talented 3D artists at all levels of film and television production continues to grow steadily Close to 100 Studios in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra

5. Evolving Industries Simulation Education Medical Visualisation Illustration Town Planning Design Visualisation Architecture Defense

6. Getting Started 3D Art for Games & Film Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) & Certificate III in Media 3D Animation fundamentals Short Courses VET in Schools Contributes to your VCE Results Game Programming Certificate II in Information Technology Game Programming fundamentals Develop PC & Xbox 360 games Cert II & III courses are delivered in a variety of flexible ways. Cost for Years 10,11 & 12 students; via VET in Schools or on campus with a substantial discount off price.

7. 3D Animation for Games Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development (Game Art) Game Programming Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development (Programming) 3D for Film & Visual FX Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media (3D Animation & VFX) All courses: Are VET FEE-HELP Have University articulation Run full-time for 2 years Have high graduate employment success Full-time courses

8. What makes AIE different? Industry –focused, ongoing close links Specialist: only game dev, 3D and visual FX Teachers with industry experience Practical, project-based curriculum Lots of time face to face with teachers Studio-simulated environment Learning with a group of like-minded students

9. Academy of Interactive Entertainment Events WEBSITE – www.AIE.EDU.auwww.AIE.EDU.au TWITTER – www.Twitter.com/AIEmelbournewww.Twitter.com/AIEmelbourne FACEBOOK – www.FaceBook.com/AIEmelbournewww.FaceBook.com/AIEmelbourne MELBOURNE – melbourne@AIE.edu.aumelbourne@AIE.edu.au 03 9820 8201 Level 8, Atari Building 14 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3004