A Bachelor of Game Design and Development expands on design, artistic and technical skills for creating modern games and interactive projects. It covers the creation of elements such as environments, characters and stories for immersive experiences, and provides hands-on experience with industry-standard software.

Throughout this game design degree you will work alongside lecturers who’ll offer practical industry insights while you develop enhanced skills in 2D, 3D, animation, environment art, character art and an understanding of user experience in games. Working in teams, you’ll develop electronic games across various platforms, including online, mobile and console in a similar environment to a real-world studio. As well as giving you practical skills, knowledge and design capability, the Bachelor of Game Design and Development also encourages a holistic approach, enhancing your soft skills such as communication, commercial acumen, and an understanding of business realities.

This course comprises of six core subjects, 11 specialisation subjects and five elective subjects.

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising three hours of facilitated study and seven hours self-directed study.

Year 1:
Requirements:

Complete two core subjects and four specialisation subjects. Additionally, you’re required to select two electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects:

• Design Context | DCX101

• Design Studio 1 | DSO102

Specialisation subjects:

• 2D Asset Creation | ACR101

• Game Design Principles | GDP102

• 3D Asset Creation | ACR103

• Game Production Foundation | GPF104

Year 2:
Requirements:

Complete one core subject and five specialisation subjects. Additionally, you’re required to select two electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects:

• Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver | DDD203

Specialisation subjects:

• Advanced 3D Asset Creation | AAC202

• Game Studies | GST201

• Animation | ANI203

• Rapid Game Prototype | RGP204

• Game Development PlayStation | GDP204

Year 3:

Requirements:

Complete three core subjects and two specialisation subjects. Additionally, you’re required to select one elective from the electives tab.

Core subjects:

• Problem Based Learning Studio | PBL202

• Social Enterprise | SEN301

• Work Integrated Learning | WIL302

Specialisation subjects:

• Pre-Production Capstone 1 | PPR301

• Production Capstone 2 | PRD302

Electives:

Requirements:

Choose five electives.

Elective subjects:

• Animation Principles | ANP100

• Beyond the Creative Industries | BCI100

• Visual Language of Design | DGDVL100

• Introduction to Programming | ITP122

• Motion Design | DIG104A

• Interaction Design | DIG103A

• Design Studio 2 | DSO103

• 2D Game Programming | GPR103

• Hard Surface and Environment Modelling | HSE200

• Procedural Geometry and Workflow | PGW200

• Motion Graphic Design (pre-requisite DIG104A Motion Design) | MGD200

• Wayfinding | CIN200A

• Emerging Design Technologies (Commercial) | IDC206A

• Portfolio | CDM303A

• Persuasive Media Production (pre-requisite LAP200 Live Action Production) | PMP300

• Lighting and Look Development | LLD300

• Real Time Animation Production | RTA300

Everything you create during this course can go towards a high-quality portfolio of games-related assets, including a published professional-level game, to impress future employers and secure you a career in one of the many exciting fields of game development.

Potential career paths:

• Character Artist
  Average salary: $73,878 - $146,248
• Game Designer
  Average salary: $78,000 - $145,250
• Environment Animator
  Average salary: $72,750 - $97,716
• 2D/3D Animator
  Average salary: $72,750 - $97,716

Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.