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This course introduces the full spectrum of game art and design, from visual design fundamentals to game design conception and introductory game development processes. You will be exposed to the technical tools and 3D construction techniques that are integral to the field. This diploma develops the necessary technical skills and exposure to game development processes to begin working in game development, or provide a clear pathway for further study. Course duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time, 6 months accelerated

Start making games from day one. Follow development processes to bring your game to life. You’ll use visual design fundamentals to produce a game with your team. Use industry-standard software, developing on the PlayStation 5 platform and working in Adobe.

Diploma of Game Design and Development

This course will give you a broad base of generalist photography and photo imaging knowledge and experience. Interweaving theory and practice, you will gain skills in using software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Premiere, and equipment such as DSLR cameras, studio lighting and video rigs.You’ll explore both still-image and video formats and learn real workplace procedures, so you have the confidence to manage many types of photography projects from start to finish.With exercises grounded in industry practice and access to studio spaces, you can refine your skills and experiment with different techniques. Guided by lecturers who are professional photographers, you’ll identify and explore your own personal style.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 18 months full time, 2 years part time, 12 months acceleratedFree Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence: You&#39;ll receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the entire time you&#39;re studying Design with us.DIA-recognised course: This course is recognised by the Design Institute of Australia, giving you confidence that your education is of the highest industry standard.

Learn to use Adobe’s Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere tools. You’ll explore equipment like DSLR cameras, studio lighting, and video rigs. Guided by professional photographers, you’ll build your skills and experiment with different techniques.

Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging

Throughout this course, you will explore the theory, practice and human connection of graphic design. You’ll challenge the conventions of current graphic design ideas and deliver engaging, appropriate and original solutions for everything from digital signage and point-of-sale material to books and billboards.You will learn about design history and principles, ideas generation, brand identity, typography, design research and user experience.By examining logos, symbols and brands you’ll have the opportunity to design your own unique brand and workshop it with other students, giving you the chance to see your designs through the eyes of others.You’ll also gain the skills to use industry-standard graphic design software including the Adobe Creative Suite with confidence and flair.Course duration: 18 months full-time, up-to 3 years part-time, 12 months accelerated

Discover the theory and practice of graphic design. You’ll challenge conventional ideas to deliver engaging and original solutions. Use industry-standard graphic design software including the Adobe Creative Suite. This course is DIA approved.

Diploma of Graphic Design

While building valuable design experience and technical know-how, you will also collaborate in dynamic learning environments and design studios, exploring such topics as client needs, problem solving and the nature of trends. The Diploma of Design has been developed to provide a broad sample of different design specialities for people with or without a background in design. Our extensive selection of elective courses give you an introduction to various topic areas, and provides full credit as a pathway into the more advanced courses, so you can specialise and choose your direction after sampling everything the Diploma of Design has to offer.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time, 6 months accelerated

An ideal design course to start your career in the industry. You’ll get an overview of graphic design, fashion, interiors, and digital media. With an intro to the industry, and access to design professionals, you’re set to work out your own specialisation.

Diploma of Design

Be at the forefront of engaging the visual arts in the wider community when you study the Bachelor of Visual Arts. You&#39;ll learn to extend your creativity, be innovative and adaptable, and gain the entrepreneurial skills to be industry-ready. Gain traditional visual art industry qualifications, but also benefit from dynamic pathways for qualifications in arts therapy, education, business, marketing and graphic design. You&#39;ll have access to practical studios and have the opportunity to exhibit your work at both UniSQ Toowoomba campus and the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery.

Fine tune your creative side and produce engaging visual pieces. You’ll study painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics. Explore trends in new media and design. Think about how people experience art. Adapt. Innovate. Create!

Bachelor of Visual Art (Visual Art Studio Practice)

The Game and Animation Design major allows students to specialise in the engaging area of visual narrative communication through the means of animation design and development, as well as game design and development. This programme will provide the opportunity to learn theory and fundamentals relevant to visual narrative construction, through the mediums of 2D animation, 3D animation, VFX production, Game design and development and virtual and immersive world design.

Be drawn in by a field which combines project management, technical expertise and creative storytelling. Work in an exciting fast-evolving industry, perhaps as an animator, 3D artist, motion graphics designer, visual effects artist or educator. 

Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Game Design)

This course provides a flexible learning experience. In the core subjects, you’ll develop your own skills and practices through the design of artefacts, systems, communications and services. Then delve into specialist areas of user-centered design, design methodologies, sustainability, design leadership, service design, and the role of design in driving social and economic innovation.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.To take advantage of the recognition of design in industry, this course has been structured to accommodate for both cognate and non-cognate students. Those with a design background (cognate), and those without (non-cognate). Cognate students can complete the Master of Design in 1.5 years, whilst non-cognate students will undertake four foundation subjects then continue with Master of Design cognate students completing their studies in 2 years full time. Part time options are available for both.

Explore the latest design theory, practice, and innovations. You’ll explore current insights that cover UX, humanising information and the dynamics of effective communication. Design, project management, and business systems are part of your study.

Master of Design

Discover how use new and existing technology to deliver content and services.You&#39;ll explore the potential of digital media to assist you in your goals with the Graduate Certificate in Digital Content Creation at Victoria University.In this course, you will learn about new and established forms of technology and the potential of using these to achieve results. You&#39;ll draw on your experience to adopt management processes such as Scrum, consider design-thinking and develop a user experience design (UX) portfolio.When you graduate, you will have examples of innovative video, virtual reality, augmented reality and web design in your portfolio. And your knowledge will be future-proofed through critical appraisal of new technology and ongoing networking with the Victoria University alumni group.Study in convenient four-week blocksFollowing the overwhelming success of the revolutionary <a href="https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/why-choose-vu/vu-block-model" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(30, 18, 72);">VU Block Model</a> with undergraduate students, this course will be delivered in four-week mode, which means you study one units (subjects) at a time over four weeks, rather than juggling several units at once.With its focused timetables and smaller, collaborative classes, VU’s <a href="https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/why-choose-vu/vu-block-model/vu-block-model-postgraduate-courses" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(30, 18, 72);">Block Model for postgraduate courses</a> gives you more time to connect with your peers, lecturers and industry partners, helping you to build strong professional networks.The VU Block Model has improved our student results and engagement, and has won multiple international awards for innovation and excellence.

Use new and existing technology to deliver digital content and services. You’ll explore video production, web technologies, and more. Graduate with an innovative portfolio. Apply your new skills, including SEO and UX, to exciting roles in digital media.

Graduate Certificate in Digital Content Creation

Be at the forefront of engaging the visual arts in the wider community when you study the Bachelor of Visual Arts. You&#39;ll learn to extend your creativity, be innovative and adaptable, and gain the entrepreneurial skills to be industry-ready. Explore the future of visual art and evolving employment opportunities in areas such as, health, design, new media, architecture, museum and gallery professions, and education. Experience a blended learning program of art ideas, curatorial practice, arts and cultural management, gallery studies and professional writing in the visual arts sector.Develop comprehensive knowledge and technical proficiency within studio practice, as well as a strong, self-directed work ethic. You&#39;ll acquire knowledge about the intricacies and skill of constructing artistic and creative meaning through exhibition.

Work with the forms of art you can see. You’ll build your technical skills and explore new media. Dive into historical and cultural concepts. Become a well-rounded visual artist ready for both creative work and arts administration roles.

Bachelor of Visual Art (Curation, Innovation & Visual Art)

This flexible degree allows you to tailor your study areas to suit your skills, interests, and career aspirations. Choose to major in Social Media or Journalism, with options to add minors in Strategic Global Communication and Creative and Interactive Advertising or select elective courses that engage your creativity and provide exposure to international skillsets and future work opportunities.

One of the most flexible communications degrees on offer. Majors include music, screen media, theatre, and visual communication. With so much choice, you can tailor your degree to your career goals. Become a creative professional and work in media.

Bachelor of Communication

Animation and Motion Graphics Design

Engineering Design and Innovation

Digital Design 1

Game Design Introduction

Digital Graphics and Imaging

Art and Design Fundamentals

UX Design 1

Introduction to 3D Graphics and Animation

Introduction to Games Art and Design

Design for Digital Technologies

This subject was previously known as VAR100 Art and Design Fundamentals.
This subject introduces students to the fundamentals common to art and design practices. The aim of the subject is to increase awareness of possibilities and to equip students with conceptual tools that can be used for generating, developing and refining art and design ideas. As well the subject develops analytical skills for trouble-shooting when an art or design work is not developing as intended.
Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Shape your relationship with art and design principles. Explore colour dimensions and textures. Find creative solutions to problems as they come up. Get to know the practical and conceptual tools you’ll rely on in a career in arts and design.

This subject was previously known as Universal Design Principles.This subject emphasises the importance of considering end users when developing a design experience. Students will be introduced to a set of design principles that are common to all disciplines of user experience design. By analysing case studies through this framework of these design principles, students will have an opportunity to hone their awareness of user-centred design and consider how individual elements may be shaped to improve the users’ experience. Students will synthesise these design principles by developing a user-centred solution to a UX design problem.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Dig deeper into the key tenets of design theory and practice. Zero in on how good design aids the user’s experience. Unpack the universal elements that make a design more appealing. Engage with modern software and design a digital media work.

This subject introduces the fundamentals of computer graphics, animation, audio and video; essential for digital content development for computer and video games, and eXtended Reality [XR] (Virtual [VR], Augmented [AR], Mixed [MR]) applications. Tools and techniques used for creation of visual and audio information are introduced. Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Become a magician of the moving image as you learn to create, manipulate and transform visual and audio. Understand bitmap and vector graphics, 2D and 3D geometry, manipulation of 3D graphics, processing computer graphics, shading and more.

This subject introduces students to the principles of spatial and temporal design with a focus on the fundamentals of animation. Through a series of technical and conceptual activities, students will have the opportunity to experiment with animation techniques and discern its role as a medium for communication.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Learn techniques behind your favourite animations. Become a puppeteer to the moving image as you craft an animated sequence – learning how storyboarding, planning and resourcing comes into play. Build skills to communicate a story.

Learn to interpret client briefs, ideate web designs, and build your own website. This course is designed to simulate a true web design studio and emulate the process design professionals undertake when working with clients. You’ll experience the entire design process which starts at the client briefing right through to a finished website.  Learn how to manage and work with a range of clients. Discover how to prepare a winning pitch and develop a design brief. Learn to use HTML and CSS to construct and apply styles to your web pages. Your final website will be a responsive web design that can be viewed across multiple devices such as computer screens and smartphones. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Digital Media degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Get to know every phase of the web design process. Learn how to pitch your ideas to clients, and then translate your thinking into a technically sound website. Practice acting on client feedback, which will help you deliver your best work.

Web Design

This subject was previously known as Digital Design Process. ﻿This subject introduces students to Digital Design production processes. By leveraging case studies and investigative approaches, students will be exposed to the essential phases of informed observation, analysis, conceptualisation, production and concept iteration within the context of Digital Experience &amp; Interaction Design.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Step inside the digital design production process and get to know the key principles and technologies. Review case studies to find out how experts approach design problems. Pitch your ideas and refine them until they’re ready to be brought to life.

This subject invites students to consider the design, structure, functionality and application of games and gaming. The subject presents various ways to consider game elements including as virtual environments, toys, narrative engines, sets of algorithmic rules, simulations. There is a primary focus on digitally mediated games, especially those that leverage three dimensional modelling and rendering. Students will undertake critical analysis of existing games, as well as explore the potential for game creation through the design and conceptualisation of their own games.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Take the first step from gamer to game designer. Evaluate the look and structure of games, and develop your own concepts. Study limitations of tech through time, and make connections between games of today, and non-digitised games of yesteryear.

Apply your new knowledge and skills to create and distribute a media production you can add to your portfolio. Gain the experience and build the confidence in preparing, shooting and editing video. Develop basic skills in video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro or iMovie. Build your knowledge of sound production and gain an essential understanding of copyright principles. Learn to use programs like Photoshop to enhance images and generate graphics. Study essential elements of design including colour, typography and composition. Develop your skills in using code like HTML and CSS to create your own website while ensuring your design is accessible and optimised for a user experience. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Digital Media degree.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Become a movie maker. Get confident preparing, shooting and editing videos. Learn the basics in Adobe Premiere Pro and iMovie. Cover sound production and copyright principles. See how Photoshop can help you add inspiring graphics.

Introduction to Digital Media

Ignite your passion for animation design and learn to create visual stories using static or moving images.  This course builds on your graphic design skills by further developing your knowledge of image, typography, and character design. You’ll apply design principles to 2D animation techniques and explore time and motion, as well as visual movement synchronised with sound.  Develop animations through the development of narrative and theme, while exploring experimental production techniques using relevant media and technologies. You’ll also build your understanding of the history, and development of principles and techniques of animation design. By the end of this course, you will have learnt a great set of new skills that you can apply in a range of digital media roles across your career. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Digital Media degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Animation Design

Learn essential skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and apply communication design principles for digital and print communication materials.This is a fantastic introductory course for anyone wanting to upskill or gain new skills in digital design to broaden their career opportunities.Download the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software for free. Understand how colour and typography can evoke different feelings and influence design. Learn to apply the ‘big three’ key concepts of visual communication: reader-centeredness, usability and persuasiveness.Study the differences between pixel-based images and vector graphics and gain a working knowledge of the different file types used in each program.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Digital Media degree.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Build a toolkit of skills using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Understand the ‘big three’ concepts of visual communication: reader-centeredness, usability and persuasiveness. Cover editing, page layout, visual strategies and target audience. 

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