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The gaming industry is one of the fastest and most innovative business sectors, with game design being used to create more than “just a game”. This unique program lets you build and apply skills in game design and development to address a range of real-world problems – using the universal appeal of play.

Delve headfirst into the world of gaming and examine all elements of game creation, including character design, artwork and game production.

You will collaborate with your peers to bring your imagination to life through the creation of your own game. Take advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities and create and distribute games, both individually and in teams.

Taught by staff with international connections, you will develop professional relationships and become part of a thriving industry.

Explore the full range of Creative Industries majors and minors.

The Game Design Major can be selected in the Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Design.

The Game Design Minor can be selected in the Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Design.

Major (8)

For a major in Games Design, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
DES101 Elements of Design
SGD103 Introduction to Game Production
DES231 Animation Principles, Process and Production
SGD200 Experimental Game Design
SGD202 Video Game Analysis and Design
SGD230 Game Art: Virtual Environments
SGD305 Game Studio: Polish and Publish

PLUS select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SGD211 Game Art: Characters & Vehicles
SGD213 Professional Games Programming

Minor (4)

For a minor in Games Design, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SGD100 Introduction to Game Design
SGD103 Introduction to Game Production
SGD230 Game Art: Virtual Environments
SGD305 Game Studio: Polish and Publish

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