Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Creative Media in Games Art and Design combines creative processes and concepts with the latest industry standard tools, techniques, and workflows to create games for a growing global market. The course is based on industry best-practices and work-related learning experiences that enable graduates to work across a broad range of disciplines within the international games industry. Taught by international games production experts, the course provides students with multiple pathways to a games industry career: Production Art for 3D modelling, animation, and texture painting; Concept Art for 2D illustration and character design; and Game Design for virtual world construction, level design, and high-concept gameplay development.

Program Structure

The program consists of 24 credit points, including:

• Required Units: 15 credit points
  • GAD154: Introduction to Games Art and Design (3 cp)
  • GAD164: 3D Modelling (3 cp)
  • GAD261: Games Art (3 cp)
  • GAD232: Critical Games, Play and Design (3 cp)
  • GAD361: VR, Platforms, and Publishing (3 cp)
• Specified Elective Units: 9 credit points
  • Concept Art Units: 9 credit points
    • GAD241: Animation (3 cp)
    • GAD273: Concept Design and Illustration (3 cp)
    • GAD374: Digital Painting (3 cp)
  • Games Design Units: 9 credit points
    • GAD210: Technical Art and Games Engine Scripting (3 cp)
    • GAD375: Games Design Studio (3 cp)
    • GRD379: UX and Mobile App Design (3 cp)
  • Modelling and Animation Units: 9 credit points
    • GAD241: Animation (3 cp)
    • GAD363: 3D Sculpting (3 cp)
    • GAD365: Advanced 3D Character Animation (3 cp)

Available in Courses

The Games Art and Design major is available in the following courses:

• B1356: Bachelor of Arts (72 credit points)
• B1343: Bachelor of Creative Media (72 credit points)
• B1344: Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Creative Media (96 credit points)

Admission Requirements

• Entry Requirements: As per normal undergraduate admission requirements.
• English Language Requirements: English competence, with an overall IELTS score of 6.0 and no individual band less than 6.0.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the use of design research methodologies toward the creation of innovative game design mechanics and aesthetics.
2. Present information, articulating arguments and conclusions, in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences, and for a range of purposes.
3. Research and apply a range of design decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking methodologies for a specific purpose.
4. Demonstrate the use of games-related research methods toward the creation of innovative games and interactive media solutions.
5. Apply recognized Games Art and Design methods and techniques, tools, and technologies, and adapt these techniques when necessary.
6. Respect the thoughts and opinions of others whilst working effectively within a team environment.
7. Take personal, professional, and social responsibility by recognizing the required ethical conduct and behavior within the relevant sectors of the Games Art and Design industry.
8. Demonstrate a capacity for self-directed learning, synthesizing personal, group, industry convention, and client-based viewpoints towards the successful resolution of Games Art and Design problems.

Professional Outcomes

Graduates of the Games Art and Design major can pursue careers in:

• Concept Artist
• Visual Development Artists
• Production Artist
• Environment Artist
• Prop Artist
• Illustrator Research areas include:
• Games Art and Design
• Animation
• Design Theory
• Narrative Design

Program Details

• Owning College: College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
• Owning School: Media and Communication
• Enrolment Pattern(s): Part-time, Full-time
• Credit Points: 24