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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.

Unreal Academic Partner - Epic Games

Major (8)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
DES101 Communication and Thought
SGD103 Foundations of Engineering
DES231 Mathematics Foundations
SGD200 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SGD202 Cell Biology
SGD230 Chemistry
SGD305 Physics

PLUS select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD211 Science Research Methods
SGD213 Communication and Thought

Minor (4)

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

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SGD100 Human Development and Learning
SGD103 Integrating ICT into Learning
SGD230 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher
SGD305 Foundations of Literacy and Numeracy