Major overview
This double major gives you the opportunity to specialise in two dynamic digital industries: Animation, Visual Effects and Virtual Production and Immersive User Experience (UX) Design. By combining these fields, you’ll learn how to design and produce engaging digital experiences that are both visually striking and highly interactive.
This unique combination of disciplines will give you the versatility to pursue a career in diverse fields, including film, gaming, interactive media, virtual production, app design, and immersive digital environments.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Animation artist
- Cinematics artist
- Digital media designer
- Digital product designer
- Immersive experience designer
- Interaction designer
- Motion designer
- MRX designer
- UX designer
- UI designer
- Visual effects artist / VFX artist
- Virtual production artist
- Web/app designer
Industries
- Advertising and marketing
- Architecture and urban planning
- Communication and entertainment
- Digital design and creative arts
- Education and e-learning
- Film and television
- Gaming and interactive media
- Media production
- Simulation and training
- UX/UI design
- Virtual and augmented reality
Why study at Curtin?
Industry skills
Benefit from our strong links to local, national and international animation and digital game professionals.
World-class facilities
Learn in high-end studios using industry-standard equipment.
Top 1%
Curtin ranks in the top 1% of universities in the world.
(Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2025)
Major structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll build expertise using industry-standard tools and practices and explore key areas like visual storytelling, motion dynamics, compositing, immersive virtual production, interactivity, and user interface design. You’ll also learn about industry best practice across different market sectors, preparing you to apply your creative and technical skills to real-world challenges.
Throughout the course you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities including digital labs, high-end media production studios with real-time rendering capabilities, advanced VR/AR equipment and high-performing computing systems with cutting-edge graphics.
You’ll also have opportunities to complete industry placements, gaining practical experience and building professional connections before you graduate.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Study combinations
This double major is offered as part of the Bachelor of Digital Creative Industries. You can also choose from the following options:
Single majors, with an optional specialisation*
- Animation, Visual Effects and Virtual Production
- Game Design and Art
- Immersive User Experience Design
*Specialisations
- Game Design and Development Specialisation
- Mixed Reality Experience Design Specialisation
- Virtual Production Specialisation
Double majors
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
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