Students can step into the immersive world of gaming with the Diploma of Game Design, where they and a like-minded community of passionate game enthusiasts will embark on a journey of discovery as they develop foundational skills required to design and develop their own games.
This diploma has been constructed in consultation with industry to ensure students learn only the professional, technical and personal skills contemporary Game Design studios are looking for. They will discover how to design games, characters, levels and environments, and model 3D assets for deployment in game engines, using the same professional equipment, contemporary software, and processes their favorite games have been designed with. The Academy of Information Technology campus environment mirrors a professional Game Design Studio with the latest industry-grade software and hardware. Students will build confidence and communication skills as they work together in the complex and satisfying world of game design.
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At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and apply appropriate, flexible and professional procedures, when undertaking game design projects.
- Demonstrate relevant industrial knowledge when developing professional quality digital games.
- Apply problem solving techniques to manage issues during the production process.
- Determine appropriate new and emerging technology suitable for use in digital games.
- Complete game design projects, adhering to set deliverables, timelines and expectations.
- Display ethical and cultural awareness during the development of digital game content.
- Investigate the impact and influence that digital media, society and culture have on the determination of media and messaging.
- Communicate ideas professionally, utilizing appropriate tools, techniques and visual supports.
- Utilize self-reflection, professional feedback, networking and personal development strategies to ensure continuous professional and personal growth.
