20 May 2020

Do you have a creative passion that you’re dying to let loose? Do you find yourself in class, wishing you were sketching in your notebook or imagining grand ideas for apps, games and films instead? If so, it might be time to think about a future in a digital creative career.

There are a bunch of ways to harness your crazy creative energy and turn it into something constructive. Bring your passions and your skills to the table, and let’s find you a path through the creative industry that you won’t just like, you’ll love!

Use that gaming genius to build worlds

If you’re an avid gamer, then you’ve already got a foothold in one of the most profitable digital industries in the world! If you’re into storytelling and have a wild imagination for creating worlds, then there’s a lot you could do with a Bachelor of Interactive Media, with a focus on Games Design. With a focus on game design, this course from the Academy of Information Technology (AIT) is multi-faceted and covers all areas of game design, which allows you to see how games are made from the ground up.

Constantly developing and growing, the gaming industry is a super exciting thing to be an active part of. Imagine designing and creating the type of games that you always wished existed. AIT will teach you about the fundamentals of game design, from sound and movement programming to interactivity design. If you’re a hectic gamer, it’s really a no brainer - develop your passion into a fulfilling career in gaming and become a part of this massive and much-loved industry!

Take your sketches and bring them to life

Often find yourself doodling instead of taking notes? Got some insane drawing skills? Why not take those bursts of creative energy and focus them into a career as an animator!

With animation, your characters, drawings and wildest imaginations can take on a new life and help your career flourish. AIT’s Bachelor of Interactive Media has both 2D and 3D animation as focus options, and either one will help bring your visions to life. Develop those artistic skills of yours and start creating characters and worlds that could appear anywhere – games, movies, maybe even your own YouTube series!

Bursting with great app ideas? Learn how to build them

There are millions of apps out there that everyone can access with the touch of a fingertip, and a whole bunch of ‘em have become a part of our everyday lives.

If you’re mad for social apps, mobile games, coding, or have noticed that your phone is always glued to your hand, then AIT has a Bachelor of IT with a focus on Mobile App Development that’s perfect for you. In it you’ll learn advanced programming for IOS and Android which can turn all of those epic app ideas you’ve had into a reality.

The course also covers IT security and a bunch of other software that you can use to develop apps from scratch and start building a portfolio for yourself, getting you head start in the industry.

If you’re looking for more ways to turn your creative sides into something that you can use to give back to the world around you, then you should check out all the courses offered by AIT.

When it comes to taking your first step into the digital creative industry, they’ll make sure you have the best experience possible.

From their internship programs and off-campus events that help to connect students with industry professionals, to the heap of support they offer the whole way through your degree, you’re bound to come out of their courses with a brand-new way to channel your inner creativity.