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Game Design Capstone

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington , New Zealand
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Tuition Fee
NZD 10,471
Start Date
2026-07-06
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
18 weeks
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Major
Digital Media | Game Design | Game Development
Area of study
Arts | Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
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NZD 10,471
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2026-07-06-
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Program Overview

Introduction to GAME 390

GAME 390, also known as Whakatinana ā-Wheako Hoahoa ā-Kēmu or Game Design Capstone, is a course offered by Victoria University of Wellington. In this course, students develop and build large-scale video game concepts in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. Design students collaborate with students from the Graphics and Games major, applying their respective skills and knowledge from previous courses to develop a refined playable game output.


Course Details

  • Course Code: GAME 390
  • Duration: 18 weeks
  • Estimated Workload: Approximately 300 hours or 16.7 hours per week
  • Points: 30 points (one point is about 10 hours of work)
  • Fees:
    • Domestic students: NZ$2,166.90
    • International students: NZ$10,471.50
  • Lecture Times: Monday 2.40pm, Wednesday 2.40pm
  • Campus: Te Aro

Entry Restrictions

  • Prerequisites: DSDN 371, GAME 301
  • Corequisites: None
  • Restrictions: CGRA 359 taken concurrently

Course Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:


  1. Identify, scope, and articulate a design project and brief.
  2. Develop and implement design methods, techniques, and strategies.
  3. Communicate designs and critical perspectives through text, visual material, and appropriate design tools and formats.
  4. Critically reflect on personal design objectives and outcomes in the wider discipline, specifically focusing on designing in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

How the Course is Taught

  • Lectures, studios, and tutorials require in-person attendance.
  • Lecture recordings will be made available for subsequent revision.
  • The class meets for 5 hours across 2 weekly sessions, including lectures and studios.

Assessment

  • Fully developed design concept proposal: 30%
  • Critical reflections on design practice: 30%
  • Final design and presentation: 40%

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.


What You'll Need to Get

You do not need to get any texts or equipment for this course.


Past Versions of This Course

Older versions of this course may be accessible through the course archive.


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