Major overview
Step into the world of interactive storytelling and digital production by combining Game Design and Art with Animation, Visual Effects and Virtual Production.
This double major gives you the chance to master different sides of creative content production – from building immersive game environments and characters to bringing cinematic worlds to life with animation and visual effects.
You’ll graduate with the skills to create unique digital experiences through combining game design, animation, and virtual production.
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
- 3D artist
- 3D character designer
- 3D generalist
- 3D modeller/artist
- Digital media designer
- Game animation artist
- Game cinematics artist
- Game designer
- Game environment artist
- Game visual effects artist
- Immersive experience designer
- Interaction designer
- Level designer
- Motion designer
- MRX designer
- VR experience 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-connected learning
Work with real clients and industry partners to gain practical skills and build your professional portfolio.
World-class facilities
Learn in high-end studios using industry-standard equipment.
Specialist double major
Develop expertise across two digital creative industries to broaden your career opportunities.
Major structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll learn how to design, model and animate digital assets, craft engaging game levels and experiences, and use cutting-edge techniques in motion design, compositing and virtual production. Along the way, you’ll explore the cultural and creative foundations that shape these industries, ensuring you graduate with both the technical skills and critical insight to create work that is innovative, meaningful and industry-ready.
At Curtin, you’ll have access to world-class studios and technology, including real-time rendering facilities, advanced motion capture and VR/AR equipment, and our AGDX animation studio. These spaces are designed to mirror professional environments, giving you the opportunity to work with industry-standard tools, collaborate with peers across disciplines, and build a portfolio that will prepare you for roles in the global creative industries.
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
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Explore more
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