Program Overview

Bachelor of Game Design and Production

The Bachelor of Game Design and Production is a three-year full-time degree that equips students with the complex skills needed for a successful career in conceptualizing and creating games and virtual worlds.

Key Facts

• Campus: Brisbane City (South Bank)
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Commencing in: Trimester 1, 2
• Credit points: 240
• Degree code: 1697
• Cricos code: Not specified

Entry Requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5
• No prerequisites

Fees

• Indicative annual tuition fee for international students: $38,500 (2026)
• Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change

Program Structure

The program requires the completion of 240 credit points, comprising:

• 100 credit points of core modules
• 60 credit points for one major from the Major Module
• 80 credit points from the Flexible Module

Majors

Students can choose from the following majors:

• Virtual production and VFX
• 3D art and environments
• Gameplay programming
• Art direction
• Character animation
• Writing and development

Core Modules

Core modules include:

• Introduction to Game Design and Production
• Foundations of Character Animation
• Introduction to 3D Art and Environments
• Games History and Culture
• Introduction to Virtual Production
• Introduction to Games Programming
• Realtime Environments
• Contemporary Issues and Game Design
• Global Games: Culture and Engagement
• Experimental Practice

Flexible Module

Students can select 80 credit points from a range of courses, including:

• Foundations of Art Direction
• 3D Keyframe Animation
• Screen Grammar
• Foundations of Writing and Development
• Games Level Design
• Games Rapid Prototyping
• Games Programming: A.I. and Physics
• Grading and Finishing
• VFX: Mastering Dynamic Simulations
• 3D Art: Digital Creatures
• Advanced Art Direction
• Character Animation: Processes and Tools
• Sound Effects, Foley and ADR
• Production Management
• Writing for the Screen
• Advanced Screen Studies

Major Modules

Each major has its own set of required courses. For example:

• 3D Art and Environments: 3D Characters and Vehicles, Game Studio 1: Associate, Game Studio 2: Intermediate, Immersive Worlds: 3D Environments, Game Studio 3: Advanced, Game Studio 4: Specialist
• Art Direction: Concept Design: Characters, Game Studio 1: Associate, Game Studio 2: Intermediate, Concept Design: Environments, Game Studio 3: Advanced, Game Studio 4: Specialist
• Character Animation: Character Animation: Acting and Performance, Game Studio 1: Associate, Game Studio 2: Intermediate, Character Animation: Applied Practice, Game Studio 3: Advanced, Game Studio 4: Specialist
• Gameplay Programming: Intermediate Games Programming, Game Studio 1: Associate, Game Studio 2: Intermediate, Advanced Games Programming, Game Studio 3: Advanced, Game Studio 4: Specialist
• Virtual Production and VFX: Real-time VFX and Virtual Sets, Game Studio 1: Associate, Game Studio 2: Intermediate, Virtual Camera Systems and ICVFX, Game Studio 3: Advanced, Game Studio 4: Specialist
• Writing and Development: Stories for Global Screen Audiences, Game Studio 1: Associate, Game Studio 2: Intermediate, Creative Producing, Game Studio 3: Advanced, Game Studio 4: Specialist

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be well-connected to Brisbane's thriving game development community and equipped to join the ranks of graduates working locally and internationally as game designers, game programmers, 3D artists, and concept artists.

Admission Requirements

International applicants must meet the academic entry requirements and submit a portfolio. English language requirements apply to international applicants, with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) or equivalent.

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be eligible for credit based on prior study or experience. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is assessed at the time of admission.

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills, and application of knowledge and skills that students will acquire through studying the Griffith program.

Program Director

The Program Director ensures that the published program information is accurate and helpful for students' enrolment and progress.

Similar Degrees

Similar degrees offered by Griffith University include the Bachelor of Animation and the Master of Cinematic Arts.