Bachelor of Design (Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design Major)

• Communication Design
• Fashion Design
• Industrial Design
• Interaction Design
• Spatial Design

The Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design major offers a lot of flexibility across the fields of animation, visual effects and game design. As well as gaining expertise in a range of digital production tools, you learn to create, communicate and analyse stories, moving image narratives and user experiences in compelling and engaging ways.

The first semester introduces you to the foundations of animation, visual effects and game design through a range of creative practice-based work. You'll work individually and in groups in a studio-based environment, using industry-standard software in our computer labs and digital video production spaces. You're also introduced to design-thinking principles and practices, as well as history and theory frameworks.

• DESN511 Introduction to Design Practice
• DIGD507 Mahitahi | Collaborative Practice
• DESN512 Making and Media

• DIGD511 Animation, Visual Effects & Game Design Practice I

You'll also start your courses from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses.

You'll study animation, visual effects or game design, working on a series of practice-based projects. You'll also further your critical analysis and trouble-shooting skills, content creation, communication and narrative strategies.

Industry networking opportunities include external guest speakers and workshops.

• DIGD611 Animation, Visual Effects & Game Design Practice II
• DIGD612 Animation, Visual Effects & Game Design Practice III

You'll also continue to take courses from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses.

You'll complete a major self-directed design project. Projects can be individual, in partnership with another student or undertaken as a group project.

Expert industry speakers and workshops offer opportunities for networking and feedback.

• DESN711 Integrated Design Practice
• DIGD711 Animation, Visual Effects & Game Design Practice IV

You'll also continue to take courses from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses.

You complete 60 hours of workplace experience in an industry organisation. This is a great opportunity to network, gain work experience and develop your showreel and digital portfolio.

Recent placements included:

• Weta Digital
• Staples VR
• Flux Animation Studio Ltd
• InGame Ltd
• Power Rangers TV series
• Geo AR Games