Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects)

About the course

This diploma builds practical skills for creating screen and interactive media with a focus on animation, gaming and visual effects. You’ll develop concepts and design solutions using industry-style workflows, digital tools and production processes. Delivered on campus in Melbourne City, the Diploma of Screen and Media supports entry into creative practice and further study in animation and VFX. The programme trains digital design tools, visual production, and portfolio development for creative workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level creative roles across animation, games and screen production, contributing to concept development, design and post-production. Career directions may include 2D/3D artist animator, motion designer, concept or storyboard artist, VFX post-production artist, and related design roles. This Diploma-level qualification supports work in the screen and media, animation and visual effects industries. Preparing graduates for junior designer, production assistant, and multimedia support roles, or degree articulation.

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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)