Graduate Certificate in Animation, Games and Interactivity

About the course

This graduate certificate builds skills to develop creative work across animation, game design and interactive media. You’ll explore 2D and 3D animation alongside visual communication and interaction design concepts such as illustration, graphic design, UX and UI. The program supports portfolio-ready outcomes through practice-led learning for emerging roles in digital media. This is a Graduate Certificate in design and interactive media. The programme advances creative direction, digital production, and design thinking for professional media and innovation-led studios.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles across animation, games and digital interactive production. Typical pathways include animator, 2D/3D artist, game or interactive media designer/developer, motion designer, illustrator, UI designer and UX designer, as well as multimedia or digital artist roles. Opportunities exist in game studios, animation and VFX, digital agencies, product teams and creative technology projects. This is a Graduate Certificate in Design & Visual Art. Preparing graduates for creative direction, digital media production, and advanced design leadership roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)