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This course offers many career opportunities in the creative industry. As you progress with your studies, and depending on your major, you will master a range of skills that can prepare you for careers in some of the following:
*Average pay is based on Indeed and Glassdoor
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Creative Concepts & Principles
Industry Concepts, Processes & Capabilities
Game Design Specialisation
Want to learn and be trained by the best in the industry? Check out your industry expert guides below:
While at Ubisoft, AAA programmer Firas released almost a game a year, including Far Cry 3, 4, 5, Assassin's Creed 3, Your Shape, Splinter Cell: Blacklist and Watchdogs 2 and 3.
AAA Game Designer Heath has 13+ years of experience in top studios in North America and Australia on The Amazing Spider-Man, Hitman, and the Tomb Raider franchise.
Dr Kathy Constantin has worked in both production and recruitment in high-end visual effects; her credits include Captain Marvel, Jungle Cruise, Mortal Kombat, Ford vs. Ferrari, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, and many more.
Mags has over 20 years of experience in production and talent management in high-end visual effects. Her credits include Spider-Man: Far from Home, Captain Marvel, Jojo Rabbit, Game of Thrones, John Wick and many more.
The increasing demand for quality content and the democratisation of technology have led to a booming film and games industry and a rising demand for digital artists.
*Data sourced from PwC and Glassdoor
Dreaming of crafting the next blockbuster game like Assassin's Creed or Shadow of the Tomb Raider? Do you wonder if you have what it takes to become a game designer or programmer but are unsure where to start? The CRS1401512 Diploma of Game Development bridges your passion with professional expertise, offering hands-on experience guided by industry veterans like Firas Hosin and Heath Smith. This course is tailored for individuals like you who are eager to dive into game design or game development, enriching skills with the wisdom of those who've shaped today's gaming landscape.
Dive into six meticulously designed subjects that make up this diploma course, each one crafted to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of game development. Start with ‘Film & Game Principles’ to grasp the historical innovations that have influenced modern gaming. ‘Art & Design Concepts & Principles’ will refine your artistic vision, while ‘Industry Overview’ gives you a backstage pass to game production. ‘Game Design Foundations’ and ‘Designing & Implementing Game Systems’ are the core of your journey, empowering you to conceptualise and execute compelling game designs. ‘Communicate! Mode, Purpose & Context’ rounds off your learning, ensuring you can share your ideas effectively.
Upon completing this nationally recognised course, you'll be primed for various careers in the creative industry, equipped to take on roles such as Game Designer, Game Programmer, Level Designer, AI Game Programmer, or Gameplay Engineer. Enquire now to learn more about the CRS1401512 Diploma of Game Development and take the first step towards turning your game development dreams into reality with the guidance of industry mentors who've been part of creating some of the most iconic games in history.
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