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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 The Writer and the Law
SGD103 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
DES231 Policies of Crime Prevention
SGD200 Editing for the Communications Professional
SGD202 International Justice and Human Rights
SGD230 The Administration of Justice: Issues in Policing
SGD305 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD211 Family Law: Legal Frameworks and Issues
SGD213 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD100 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SGD103 Employment and Industrial Law
SGD230 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SGD305 Elements of Design