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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.

Major (8)

For a major in Games Design, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES101 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
SGD103 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
DES231 Diversity and Inclusion
SGD200 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
SGD202 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
SGD230 Secondary Professional Experience: Diversity and Inclusion
SGD305 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD211 The Psychology of Learning
SGD213 Using Data for Learning

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD100 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
SGD103 Elements of Design
SGD230 Introduction to Game Production
SGD305 Animation Principles, Process and Production