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Bachelor of Game Design and Development
Torrens University Australia - Online

Course outline

The Bachelor of Game Design and Development expands on design, artistic and technical skills for creating modern games and interactive projects. It covers the creation of elements such as environments, characters and stories for immersive experiences, and provides hands-on experience with industry-standard software under the guidance of experts.

Throughout the course 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 multi-platforms, including online, mobile and console in a similar environment to a real-world studio.

Area of study:

2D Asset Creation

Game Design Principles

Design Context

3D Asset Creation

Design Studio 1&2

Game Production Foundation

Rapid Game Prototype

Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver

Game Development PlayStation

Animation

Industry partners and work placements:

The big difference at Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia is that you’ll start working in the design industry from day one – gaining valuable experience, learning from industry professionals and making industry connections. We have a strong network of partners and are always welcoming opportunities to build new relationships in the design world.

Work placement hours: Approximately 90 hours

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Fee notes

FEE-HELP available for eligible students.

Prerequisites

Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent

Additional entry requirements

Completed Year 12 or equivalent. Other admission pathways are available to applicants.

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Career opportunities

As well as giving you practical skills, knowledge and design capability, this course encourages you to enhance soft skills such as communication, commercial approaches and an understanding of business realities. Everything you create here can go towards a high-quality portfolio of games-related assets to impress future employers. Plus, you can show you have published a professional-level game before you graduated.

Career paths:

Character Artist

Game Designer

Environment Designer

2D, 3D, 4D Animator

Texture Artist

Course Code
032219
Start Date



Offer rounds

23 Aug 2024
16 Jan 2025
5 Jun 2025
Regular offers will be made

Fee
fee/$26160(first year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Creative and Performing Arts
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

3 years Full time or 4-6 years Part time

Location
Brisbane
 
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