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Bachelor of Game Design and Development

Develop commercial games for mobile, online or console platforms

Build skills in 2D and 3D animation. Design environment and character art. Explore the user experience. You’ll learn with industry professionals and experience what it’s like in a real-world studio. Get ready to craft and launch your own games.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

22

Price

From

$74,164

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:

  • 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.
Career opportunities

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. Potential career paths include:

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

Professional recognition

PlayStation® First Academic Development Partner Develop games using the PlayStation® 5 Platform with exclusive access to Professional Development Kits and Tools.
Entry requirements

Higher education

Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

  • Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

Secondary education

  • Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

VET studies

  • Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.

Work and Life

  • Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

Standard English language requirements apply.

Visit our admissions centre for more information: https://www.torrens.edu.au/how-to-apply/admissions-criteria

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Credit for previous study or work
Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Description

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.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Course duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time, 2 years accelerated

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The course structure comprises 22 subjects over levels 100, 200 and 300. A total of 240 credit points is required to satisfactorily complete the course. The Bachelor of Game Design and Development course structure comprises of: 6 core subjects 11 specialisation subjects 5 elective subjects

Award Requirements

To be awarded the Bachelor of Game Design and Development, students must complete 240 credit points over 22 subjects. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points, with one subject having a value of 30 credit points (PRD302 Production Capstone). Students must complete a minimum of 80 credit points at level 100, 80 credit points at level 200 and 70 credit points at level 300. The remaining 10 credit points can be completed at levels 100,200 or 300.
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