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Bachelor of Game Development - Major in Game Art

ProviderAcademy of Interactive Entertainment Institute
Course code: UAC543010Higher education providerStudy area: Computer GraphicsData JSON
AttendanceOn campus · External
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Game Development – Major in Game Art is a specialist degree that targets the development of artistic, creative, cognitive and technical skills required by game artists. You will gain a deep critical understanding of digital game art and production through:

  • critical analysis of games and animations
  • creation of levels, avatars and animations in highly advanced game projects.

Developed in conjunction with Australia’s leading game studios, AIE Institute degree programs are continuously reviewed in close consultation with industry and delivered by industry-experienced faculty.

The Bachelor of Game Development program mirrors the practices, workflows and standards of the game development industry, ensuring you will graduate work ready. From the first semester of the degree, you will work on group projects in a dynamic and multidisciplinary studio-simulated environment. You will also learn fundamental business knowledge and skills tailored to the requirements of the game industry, preparing you to launch your own game products and operate a sustainable game studio.

You will graduate from the Bachelor of Game Development as a highly qualified and academically trained individual with skills in high demand by the games industry. Highly skilled in the utilisation of tools and the creation of innovative and immersive digital game content, you will be a critical thinker, technical entrepreneur and cultural ambassador for the game industry.

Course record

Majors

Areas of study

3D modelling and texturing for game environments, character animation, character pipeline, digital lighting and visual effects, entrepreneurship and commercialisation in games, game art, game design fundamentals, game studies for wellbeing, graphic design principles, graphical user interface design, level design, modular level design for game environment, principles of animation, studio internship and major game development projects, user experience design, virtual and augmented reality technologies.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing may be available. Contact AIE Institute for details.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Digital 3D generalist, digital 3d modeler, digital animator, digital character artist, digital environment artist, digital lighting artist, digital rigger, digital sculptor, digital technical artist, game developer, game entrepreneur, graphical user interface artist, level designer, QA tester, technical tester, surfacing/texture artist, visual effects artist.

Other Information

Practical experience

Extensive studio work throughout the degree plus an opportunity to participate in the work-integrated learning (WIL) internship program in the final semester. This program provides students with opportunities to use their technical, artistic and creative skills and knowledge in a game studio workplace, developing games, simulations, gamified applications and advanced technologies for human–computer interaction.

Fees and charges

Refer to AIE Institute current fee information.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Applicants with recent secondary education

AIE Institute degrees do not have an ATAR requirement.

Refer to the AIE Institute general admission criteria for more information.

Note: Once applicants have applied through UAC, they are required to undertake an interview on campus or online.

Applicants with higher education study

Diploma or higher from an accredited Australian higher education institution.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview and/or submit a portfolio.

For more information, refer to the AIE Institute general admission criteria.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Diploma or higher from an accredited Australian vocational education institution.

Applicants with work and life experience

One of the following:

  • foundation studies program or preparatory program recognised for admission purposes by another Australian higher education provider
  • relevant work experience that demonstrates equivalence to the entry requirements will be assessed for admission.
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Student profile

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Campuses & intake dates

  • SydneyNSW