Major overview
Step into the future of play and interactivity by combining Game Design and Art with Immersive User Experience Design. This double major gives you the chance to explore two complementary creative fields – designing engaging game environments and characters, while also shaping intuitive, human-centred digital experiences.
You’ll graduate with the skills to design interactive games and intuitive user experiences that captivate players and audiences.
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
- UX designer
- UI designer
- VR experience designer
- Web/app designer
- Digital product 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 on real-world projects with industry partners, gaining practical experience and a professional portfolio.
World-class facilities
Learn in high-end studios, digital labs and production spaces using industry-standard tools.
Specialist double major
Develop expertise across two fast-growing creative industries to broaden your career opportunities.
Major structure
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn how to design and animate 3D assets, develop game levels and mechanics, and apply principles of user experience and interface design. Alongside these technical skills, you’ll experiment with immersive environments and mixed reality applications, gaining the tools to create digital worlds that are both visually compelling and highly usable.
At Curtin, you’ll study in purpose-built creative spaces with access to cutting-edge technology such as VR/AR and motion capture equipment, game development software, and user experience labs. These facilities mirror professional studios, giving you the chance to collaborate across disciplines, test ideas with real users, and build a portfolio that demonstrates your creativity and industry readiness.
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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