Multimedia Artist

A Multimedia Artist creates visual content across multiple platforms, including digital, print, animation, and video media, utilising software tools to develop engaging graphics, 2D or 3D models, and interactive elements.

Multimedia Artists' duties may include designing promotional materials, animating characters or objects, collaborating with creative teams, editing video footage, and ensuring artistic projects meet client briefs and brand guidelines, while consistently exploring new digital techniques and trends.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $74,880
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a multimedia artist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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CUA50720

Diploma of Graphic Design
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,852
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Art Director Graphic Designer
Visual Designer UI Designer Creative Designer Signwriter Screen Printer Online Content Creator Multimedia Artist 2D Designer Motion Designer Publishing Coordinator
+ 10 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Art Director Graphic Designer Visual Designer UI Designer Creative Designer Signwriter Screen Printer Online Content Creator Multimedia Artist 2D Designer Motion Designer Publishing Coordinator + 10 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Systems Analyst Network Administrator
Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer ICT Support Engineer Programmer Systems Tester ICT Project Manager Computer Technician Network Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician E-Commerce Developer Data Miner Digital Project Manager Blockchain Engineer Network Specialist Salesforce Developer Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Automated Tester Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst E-Commerce Manager IT Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer Drone Operator Data Architect Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Solutions Analyst Systems Architect Integration Analyst Integration Developer Network Architect Cloud Architect Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Test Engineer Integration Engineer Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer Multimedia Artist 3D Printing Technician Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer Robotics Technician Information Designer Meteorologist IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Software Designer
+ 73 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Systems Analyst Network Administrator Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer ICT Support Engineer Programmer Systems Tester ICT Project Manager Computer Technician Network Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician E-Commerce Developer Data Miner Digital Project Manager Blockchain Engineer Network Specialist Salesforce Developer Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Automated Tester Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst E-Commerce Manager IT Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer Drone Operator Data Architect Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Solutions Analyst Systems Architect Integration Analyst Integration Developer Network Architect Cloud Architect Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Test Engineer Integration Engineer Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer Multimedia Artist 3D Printing Technician Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer Robotics Technician Information Designer Meteorologist IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Software Designer + 73 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology
Online
18 months
$5,184
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Desk Analyst Systems Tester IT Support Officer
Junior Programmer Junior Web Developer Automated Tester IT Auditor Digital Business Analyst Solutions Designer Solutions Analyst Integration Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Cybercrime Investigator Multimedia Artist Application Support Analyst Applications Engineer .NET Developer IT Specialist
+ 17 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 24 months
$0 - $18,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Audio Visual Technician Camera Assistant Animator
3D Modeller Digital Animator Media Researcher Videographer Multimedia Artist Associate Producer Music Video Director Post Production Manager Set Designer Broadcast Engineer
+ 10 more

Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Media Manager Video Producer Game Artist
Game Designer Animator Multimedia Artist Content Executive
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Media Manager Video Producer Game Artist Game Designer Animator Multimedia Artist Content Executive + 4 more

Bachelor of Creative Practice
Blended
3 years
$49,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Assistant Brand Designer Creative Designer
Music Publisher Wedding Photographer Community Organiser Podcaster Textile Designer Community Arts Worker Design Teacher Multimedia Artist Set Designer
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Design Assistant Brand Designer Creative Designer Music Publisher Wedding Photographer Community Organiser Podcaster Textile Designer Community Arts Worker Design Teacher Multimedia Artist Set Designer + 9 more

Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation
On Campus
3 years
$53,760
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Brand Designer Creative Designer Junior Game Designer
Signwriter Digital Media Manager Game Artist Multimedia Artist 3D Visualiser VFX Designer 3D Artist Level Designer Concept Artist Game Producer Lead Artist Games Animator Technical Artist Gameplay Programmer
+ 14 more
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