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Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Last updated: 11/2025
"AIE trains students for employment and career opportunities in 3D animation, game development and related fields through the provision of world class education as well as acting as a catalyst to build these industries." AIE is a non-profit educator established in 1996 to grow and support the game industry. Our unique curriculum is offered in the United States and Australia, and provides you with the training needed to join our other graduates as entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators in the video game and film industries. We were one of the first colleges in the world to offer specialized training for 3D animation and video game development. AIE has grown significantly over the years, starting from its roots in Canberra growing along steadily with the interactive media industry. We have seven campuses: four in Australia: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, two in the United States, Seattle and Lafayette and a dedicated Online campus. AIE is known for providing hands-on vocational training in studio settings taught by faculty that have worked in the industry. Our focus and mission is to connect passionate students with the skills they need to be successful in their chosen career. Alumni of AIE's courses have gone on to do many amazing things in many industries, most especially video games. Chances are you have played many of our alumni's games (Fruit Ninja, Bioshock, Mass Effect, World of Tanks, etc.) and seen many examples of work that our alumni have helped create as programmers, artists, animators, and visionaries. Feel free to look over our graduate destinations. An education at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment is characterized by: The latest 3D animation and game design technologies First-class, hands-on education in a studio-style environment A close relationship with the video game and 3D animation industries An extremely high rate of graduate employment An extremely high rate of student satisfaction Practical industry-focused education Adaptive c
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Suite 405
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
(206) 428-6350
Academy of Interactive Entertainment at a glance
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Academics at Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Programs
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Program name
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Location
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Length
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ETPL
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| Advanced Diploma - Game Programming No Award | Seattle, Online | N/A | No |
| Advanced Diploma - Game Art and Animation (DE) No Award | Seattle | 2 Years | No |
| Advanced Diploma - Game Programming (DE) No Award | Seattle | 2 Years | No |
| Advanced Diploma - Game Design and Production (DE) No Award | Seattle | 2 Years | No |
| Advanced Diploma - Game Art and Animation No Award | Seattle, Online | 2 Years | No |
| Advanced Diploma - 3D Animation and Visual Effects No Award | Seattle, Online | 2 Years | No |
| Advanced Diploma - Game Design and Production No Award | Seattle, Online | 2 Years | No |
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Program name: Advanced Diploma - Game Programming Length: N/A ETPL: No |
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Program name: Advanced Diploma - Game Art and Animation (DE) Length: 2 Years ETPL: No |
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Program name: Advanced Diploma - Game Programming (DE) Length: 2 Years ETPL: No |
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Program name: Advanced Diploma - Game Design and Production (DE) Length: 2 Years ETPL: No |
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Program name: Advanced Diploma - Game Art and Animation Length: 2 Years ETPL: No |
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Program name: Advanced Diploma - 3D Animation and Visual Effects Length: 2 Years ETPL: No |
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Program name: Advanced Diploma - Game Design and Production Length: 2 Years ETPL: No |
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