Interactive Media and Design

With the interactive entertainment industry grossing more than $70 billion worldwide each year, eBooks attributing to over 30% of overall revenue for major publishes and the web and graphic design industry expecting strong growth in the next 5 years, the need for graduates with artistic as well as analytical skills is rising. Internationally the number of Internet connected devices is set to reach 275 million by 2016 with smart phones and tablets making up 80% of this figure.  Understanding today’s convergence of media and being able to design and deliver applications for this marketplace is a valuable skill.

Interactive media products are only one aspect of an industry that offers a wealth of new career pathways. The publishing, manufacturing, distribution and retail facets of interactive media, games and entertainment products each present a suite of employment opportunities. Graduates will experience the changing boundaries around disciplines and the emergence of exciting and hitherto previously unimagined industry roles. Interactive Media skills are increasingly important for those moving into the global workplace and provide an advantage in engaging with fast paced developments in information and communication technology.

Studying  Interactive Media and Design at Bond

The Bachelor of Interactive Media and Design delivers excellent foundation knowledge and skills suitable for any number of specialisation areas. Subjects are taught by a team of highly qualified and experienced Lecturers who pride themselves on being at the forefront of industry expectations. Specialists in graphic design, web design and development, mobile games development, augmented reality, motion-sensing, game industry and policy, narrative, design, artificial intelligence and visualisation.

Our students are exposed to a holistic view of game design and development which is so important in today's industry of small multi skilled teams releasing successful indie titles. Students are also encouraged to become engaged and participate in many unique opportunities offered through academic connections with the local games and media community.

Careers in Interactive Media and Design

Future employers of Interactive Media and Design graduates are seeking individualswith the best combination of creativity, technical expertise and business skills. Graduates in Interactive Media and Design could expect to find work in many professions including:

• 2D and 3D Animators
• Art Direction/Visual design
• Advertising Creative
• Digital Image Design
• Interface Design
• Multimedia Design/Project Design
• Multimedia Development
• Web Design and Related Areas
• Mobile Application and Computer Game Design
• Documentation and legal specialist
• Games journalist
• App Developer
• Games Designer
• Level designer
• Programmer
• Project Manager
• Quality Assurance Tester
• Story Writer