April School Holidays 2010 @ AIE Canberra
AIE is pleased to offer a range of courses over the 1st week of the April 2010 school holiday period. All students who participate in a short course will receive a certificate of completion along with a copy of the work produced in class on DVD. Information regarding specific courses is below.
There is a canteen available but we ask that students provide their own lunch, morning and afternoon tea where possible as we cannot guarantee the canteen will be open.
All of our courses cost $240 each, with a 10% discount for two or more courses and a 20% discount for 4 or more courses. So get together with your friends and save!*
Places are limited so please book early to guarantee your child a place.
Please note that while all the courses finish at 4pm, we are still available to look after your children until 5pm. We will have a selection of games that they will be able to play from 4pm until your arrival. We open at 8:45am during the holiday period and you can drop off your son/daughter any time after that.
To register for any of these courses please fill in and submit this form.
If you have any questions, give us a call on (02) 6162 5131 or email
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7 to 12 years |
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12 to 17 years |
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*Multiple courses must be bought in a single transaction for discount to apply.
Course Description 7-12 Years
Space Warp 3D 7-12yrs (Beginners OK)
In this course you will create a 3D world with a sci-fi theme and design and model a futuristic machine with real physics. Finally, you will create a star ship to explore the deepest reaches of the solar system. All students will leave with a copy of their final rendered movies, along with the work of their classmates, on DVD
Two day course ~ 9am - 4pm Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th April - $240
Concept Art for Games 12-17yrs (Beginners OK)
Have a picture for a character, level, world, or universe and don’t know how to get these images across? Using Photoshop, learn the skills to help you create your very own 2D character set, level or world designs, from Vampires to Robots, Manga and Elves. At the end you will be able to leave with all our own concepts works.
Two day course ~ 9am - 4pm Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th April - $240
Trackmania Junior 7-12yrs (Beginners OK)
The always popular Trackmania is back! Use cutting-edge game engine technology to create your own race car and put it into a game. Students will be able to leave with their own game to play as well as a DVD with captured in-game footage to show to family and friends. This two-day course is suitable for all students from complete beginners to those with experience in 3D animation.
Two day course ~ 9am - 4pm Thursday 15th and Friday 16th April - $240
Monster Workshop 7-12yrs (Beginners OK)
Ever wanted to design your own cool scary monster? From large hairy, fire breathing beasts to little 3 eyed slimy green Martians, the choices are endless! Students will learn skills in 3D modelling, texturing, and animation to create their own little monster. All students leave with a copy of their monster movie, along with the work of their classmates, on DVD.
Two day course ~ 9am - 4pm Thursday 15th and Friday 16th April - $240
Course Description 12-17 Years
Intro to 3D Animating 12 - 17yrs (Beginners OK)
Using a special model, students will learn the different tricks of the trade to get those 3D models walking around and acting like a real person. 3D animators are highly valued in the industry and this is a great way to get your foot in the door. Students will be able to take home a copy of their short movie.
Two day course ~ 9am - 4pm Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th April - $240
Warcraft 3 Mod Madness 12 – 17yrs (Beginners OK)
Do you like playing DOTA or Warcraft 3? Bored with playing the same maps over and over again? Think you can do better! This course will help teach you the different tools of the trade for creating your own levels and then you will get to test them out before taking them home and sharing them with your friends.
Two day course ~ 9am - 4pm Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th April - $240
Make it your game 12 - 17yrs (Beginners OK)
Use your imagination to change our 2D game to your own personalised game. You will start with a basic game, which has been made by us, and get to change where and how the action happens. You even get to put your name in the credits. All students will leave with a copy of their final game, along with the work of their classmates, on DVD.
Two day course ~ 9am - 4pm Thursday 15th and Friday 16th April - $240
The Unreal Experience 15+ Years only without parental consent (Beginners OK)
Learn how to build levels using one of the leading games engines in the games industry. Using the UT3 engine, students will build a level that they can play in against their friends using unreal tournament 2008. Students will be able to take home copies of their levels.
Two day course ~ 9am - 4pm Thursday 15th and Friday 16th April - $240
Industry Experience Day
College Students and Above Only - Booking Required
Ever wondered what it would be like to learn how to make games for a living, Want a small taste of life here at the AIE, thinking of a career in Games or film and don’t know where to begin? Come and listen to some tutorials and talks from industry experts, have a talk to other students that are interested in Games and 3D Animation and enjoy the company of other game and film enthusiasts.
One day only - 14th April 2010 10am until 4pm – FREE
Just give us a call or send through an email to register your interest. 6162 5131 or
To register for any of these courses please fill in and submit this form.
If you have any questions, give us a call on (02) 6162 5131 or email
