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Game DesignMajorMinor

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.

Unreal Academic Partner - Epic Games

Major (8)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES101 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
SGD103 Tourism, Sport and Leisure Policy and Planning
DES231 The Innovation and Technology Effect in TLEM
SGD200 Academic Skills for Success
SGD202 Computer Literacy
SGD230 Chemistry
SGD305 Mathematics

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD211 Statistics
SGD213 An Introduction to Indigenous Societies

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD100 Contemporary Australia
SGD103 An Introduction to Working within the Community
SGD230 Biology
SGD305 Business Study Skills