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University of Canberra

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Bachelor of Digital Design (Game Design)

  • Bachelor

It's game on for your career in Game Design

Discover human and player-centred design methodologies with a Bachelor of Digital Design.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

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.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to a career in either a technical or creative role.

Work Integrated Learning

You'll be encouraged and supported to find relevant work placements, enabling you to experience the reality of working within the industry or a particular company, and the opportunity to build useful networks for your future career.

Career opportunities
  • Game Designer
  • 3D Animator
  • Interface Designer
  • Concept Artist
  • Game Producer
  • Interactive Designer
Course Specific information

Standard entry to this course is by selection rank, but a portfolio entry is also possible.

Professional accreditation

None.

Entry requirements

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.

More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 South Bank, QLD Semester 1 05 February 2024
2024 South Bank, QLD Semester 2 29 July 2024
2025 South Bank, QLD Semester 1 03 February 2025
2025 South Bank, QLD Semester 2 28 July 2025
2026 South Bank, QLD Semester 1 02 February 2026
2026 South Bank, QLD Semester 2 27 July 2026
Credit arrangements

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

Tafe Queensland

Diploma of Screen and Media (28253)
Diploma of Software Development (28254)

Study locations

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Canberra.
66.7%
Overall satisfaction
73.6%
Skill scale
54.4%
Teaching scale
79.7%
Employed full-time
$65k
Average salary