Bachelor of Game Design and Development

Torrens University Australia

Bachelor's degree

In Sydney and Melbourne (Australia)

£ 2,613.89 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 3,270

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Description

  • Duration

    3 Years

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.

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Start date

Melbourne (Australia)
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Sydney (Australia)
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About this course

Gain practical industry insights from working professionals.
Develop your artistic style and technical skills at the same time.
Work with other game artists and programmers towards a common goal.
Operate within a games studio, in a real-world context.

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.

Career paths
Character Artist
Game Designer
Environment Designer
2D, 3D, 4D Animator
Texture Artist

Why study with us?
As the country’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. With employability at the centre of everything we do, we offer industry-relevant courses taught by leading experts. Our flexible study options, personalised approach and partnership placements will help you find a career you love.

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Game Design
  • Design Context
  • Design Studio
  • Game production

Course programme

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

Year 1

6 Core subjects
  • 2D Asset Creation | ACR101
  • Game Design Principles | GDP102
  • Design Context | DCX101
  • 3D Asset Creation | ACR103
  • Design Studio 1 | DSO102
  • Game Production Foundation | GPF104
Choose 2 elective subjects from the electives tab.

Year 2

7 Core subjects
  • Game Studies | GST201
  • Advanced 3D Asset Creation | AAC202
  • Problem Based Learning Studio | PBL202
  • Animation | ANI203
  • Rapid Game Prototype | RGP204
  • Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver | DDD203
  • Game Development PlayStation | GDP204
Choose 1 elective subject from the electives tab.

Year 3

4 Core subjects
  • Social Enterprise | SEN301
  • Work Integrated Learning | WIL302
  • Pre-Production Capstone 1 | PPR301
  • Production Capstone 2 | PRD302
Choose 3 elective subjects from the electives tab.

Electives

Electives available to students may be chosen from the elective bank below.

Choose 5 electives:
  • Thinking Visually | CDC100A
  • Introduction to Software Engineering | ISE102
  • Motion Design | DIG104A
  • Interaction Design | DIG103A
  • Design Studio 2 | DSO103
  • 2D Game Programming | GPR103
  • Message, Meaning, Media | CDC200A
  • Emerging Design Technologies (Commercial) | IDC206A
  • Character Modelling (Pre-requisite DIG105A) | D3D200A
  • Character Animation (Pre-requisite DIG105A) | D3D201A
  • Modelling and Visualisation (Pre-requisite DIG105A) | D3D202A
  • Motion Graphic Design 1 (Pre-requisite DIG104A) | DMD201A
  • Compositing and Visual Effects (pre-requisite DIG105A) | DMD203A
  • Portfolio Development | DIG301A
  • Emerging Practice in Motion Design | DMD302A
  • Motion Graphic Design 2 (pre-requisite DMD201A) | DMD300A
  • Compositing and Visual Effects 2 (pre-requisite DMD203A) | DMD301A
  • 3D Visualisation, Compositing and Effects (pre-requisite D3D202A) | D3D300A
  • Business by Design | CDC301A

Additional information

This course is also available in online. 

Date: 31st Oct, 2022

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Bachelor of Game Design and Development

£ 2,613.89 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 3,270

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