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University of Canberra

Suburb , ACT ,Australia

Bachelor of Digital Design (Game Design) (ARB302.1)

It’s game on for your career in Game Design 

Discover human and player-centred design methodologies with a Bachelor of Digital Design. Delivered in partnership with TAFE Queensland, you’ll develop specialist skills and knowledge in the theory and production of game art, game design, and interactive digital media. Explore your passions and delve into concept art, 3D modelling and sculpting, 3D texturing, animation, and real-time rendering. What’s more, you’ll get to put all of this into practice thanks to our hands-on approach to learning. 
Upon completion of the course, you’ll be given the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to the development of games.

Complete your degree at our TAFE Queensland Brisbane campus where you'll build the foundations of your career and upon graduation, you'll be ready to jump into a role in the industry anywhere you choose. 

Study a Bachelor of Game Design at UC and you will: 

  • Develop an understanding of the game design and production process from concept development through to the production methodologies that are applied in today's leading game studios.
  • Gain skills and knowledge in concept art, 3D modelling and sculpting, 3D texturing, animation, and real time rendering.
  • Have the opportunity to collaborate with film makers, musicians, visual artists, actors, and other teams across the broad creative industries spectrum, working on real commercial projects from within the TAFE Queensland games production studio.

Campus Information

South Bank, QLD

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More Information required
10 Days
Possible interview call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/ unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • Game Designer 
  • 3D Animator
  • Interface Designer
  • Concept Artist 
  • Game Producer 
  • Interactive Designer

PSW Opportunity

Major Cities

  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane

Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates

Cities and major regional centres

  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Gold Coast
  • Sunshine Coast Canberra Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
  • Wollongong/Illawarra Geelong
  • Hobart

International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an 
additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa)

Regional centres and other regional areas

All other locations 
(list of cities)

International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional 
2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa 
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- diploma pathway
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.

 

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