Bachelor of Game Design CRICOS 109411J. Diploma of Game Design CRICOS 109413G.
Build imaginative worlds – Study a game design course.
Learn the complex and intriguing art of Game Design. Discover how to build games, characters and stories using cutting edge game design principles and technology, and explore the fascinating psychology behind our drive to play. Design and develop commercially viable digital games using state of the art game engines. Learn the art of multiple player game engines, an important expanding area in the field of game design and a skill most Games Design Bachelor programs overlook.
Get ready to join a like-minded community of passionate game enthusiasts, where every day you have the opportunity to design and develop commercially viable digital games, suitable for multiple platforms, using state of the art game engines. We've developed this degree with loads of industry input so you can rest assured we are teaching you all the professional, technical and personal skills contemporary game design studios are looking for. Our program is also one of the few that really dives deep into multi-player design education.
Prepare yourself to become part of a community of enthusiastic game lovers who share your passion for gaming by enrolling in the Diploma of Game Design at AIT. With this program, you will have daily opportunities to create a range of 3D assets before integrating your own designs into a cutting-edge game engine. Our Game Design Diploma has been carefully crafted with significant input from the industry, ensuring that you learn all the necessary professional, personal, and technical skills that modern game design studios demand. Critically review game theory, genre, history and context, and learn to construct your own game levels and assets.
Here at AIT, we care about your creativity, not your ATAR. If you’re a domestic student, then you can apply directly to AIT or via UAC and VTAC. If you’re an international student, then our registered agent partners can help you to organise everything you’ll need for your AIT application and your application to study in Australia.
Find out exactly what studying at AIT will cost, with our transparent list of student fees plus learn more about the generous scholarships for both international and domestic students.
Student work: ‘Soul Seeker’ by Andrew Chiu, Lachlan Canning, Zijian He, Kai Johns, Daniel Miller & Giovanni Pedalino
Industry-specific professional skills embedded within each subject during your Game Design studies. Key employability skills build progressively throughout the program as you develop complex professional capabilities; e.g. first read and understand a brief, then later present completed projects to a panel of Game Design industry experts.
Across all of our Game Design courses, we have designed real world project-based assessments that can be repurposed into a professional portfolio on graduation. Some portfolio items follow your creative visions, others follow set client briefs - portfolio diversity that will set you apart.
We have dedicated staff with robust industry knowledge ready to help you plan your career in game design, guide you in the future direction of tech, help with your CV, social media presence or where to find work.
“I am so glad that I chose the right school – AIT. AIT gives me support and direction. For an overseas student, the learning environment of AIT allows me to quickly adapt to the Australian environment and atmosphere. I found that at AIT, effort and hard work is never overlooked, and your work is always honoured and respected.”
“AIT has provided exceptional support and tolls to pursue my passion successfully, and I am proud and confident to be a woman in STEM.”
“AIT has been one of the best experiences for me, I was able to learn all about the fundamentals in 3D and even became an Enrolment Advisor for AIT. If you are looking for a place that provides great opportunities with a close-knit environment, then AIT is the way to go. ”
“Interesting courses in a well-formed subject table, it's so cool having teachers that actually work in the industry as well!”
The third and final year of all AIT courses will focus strongly on the fundamentals of preparing you for employment in the creative industry of your choice.
We’ll teach you what the games industry is looking for and guide you in every aspect of transitioning from study to the workforce. We’ll ensure you’re equipped with the right soft skills, practical skills and practical experience you’ll need to succeed.
We’ll also provide opportunities for you to showcase your work to AIT’s industry connections and teach you how to pitch and present in a professional working environment.
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Design is at the heart of everything in the tech and interactive media industry, from project management to game development or filming a scene. The same applies to education. To create your game design course, we’ve enlisted the expertise of top-notch designers who ensure that your course content is not only accurate and up-to-date, but also engaging, user-friendly, and enjoyable.
Studying should feel seamless, and your focus should be on what you want to learn, not the tech functionality. Our in-house Learning Design Team comprises highly qualified educators and designers who are committed to making studying an enjoyable experience for you.
Game Design graduates can explore roles such as gameplay mechanics designer, level designer, gameplay programmer, games designer, gameplay programmer, multiplayer game developer, technical artist (VFX & procedural environments), character/environment artist, games animator, rigger, 3D modeller or sculptor, or games project manager.
You could find work with one of your favourite studios or launch your own games.
Our Game Design courses focus on industry-standard software, including Unreal Engine, Maya, ZBrush, Houdini and the full Adobe Creative Cloud. These tools are essential for 3D modeling, texturing, animation, and game development.
Your final four subjects in the Game Design Bachelor Degree are all about taking your place as an industry contributor. One option is the Professional Internship Program.
You will be immersed in a professional industry organisation where you will develop relevant practical skills oriented toward your chosen career. It will provide you with an opportunity to apply what you know, be mentored, receive feedback and seek opportunities for development in a real-world setting, as well as be exposed to emerging trends and technology impacting your industry. Prior to commencement of the internship, AIT will determine a suitable placement company based on your individual needs and interests.
Our students studying a Game Design bachelors degree end up with a portfolio demonstrating the design of a full game level, with a range of 3D characters and environment assets, a range of rigged and animated game assets: characters and weapons, a fully scripted top-down SHMUP, plus a first person shooter game demo developed in a team and scripted gameplay mechanics. They will also create an action-adventure game demo developed for a console dev kit plus an online multiplayer shooter. Creation of game environments focusing on VFX and procedural assets, motion capture animation and lastly a realtime virtual short creation using live action actors in a film-quality 3D environment will lso be carried out.
Yes definitely, collaboration is encouraged through team projects, particularly during the Game Development Lab and simulated studio environments.
Students will either walk away with an Australian Higher Education Accrediateted; Bachelor of Game Gesign (3 years) or an Australian Higher Education Accrediiated Diploma Certificate of Game Design (1 year).
We use a hybrid learning methodology here at AIT. A significant portion of the Game Design course is hands-on, with two-thirds of classes held on campus in studio environments. Students engage in practical labs, project-based learning, and the use of professional industry-grade tools.
We have a dedicated Partnerships Team whose role is to assist in bridging the gap between university and the workforce. Students present their Game Design portfolios, including game prototypes and assets, to industry professionals through AIT’s network and events.
Domestic applicants for Diplomas & Bachelors in Games Design need to have:
Successfully completed an Australian Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent, i.e. International Baccalaureate, or higher qualification; OR
Successfully completed a Certificate IV, VET Diploma or Higher Education Diploma (or higher) in a related field.
NB: You are not required to have an ATAR ranking for entry into the above Bachelor or Diploma courses.
Our Game Design bachelors degree can be completed in 3 years of full time study or up to 6 years part time, with learning held two-thirds face-to-face on campus and one-third online.
Yes, there are! If you love to create (and we don’t think you’d be interested in this Game Design course if you don’t) then you should check out our InitiAIT Scholarship. All you need to do is respond to a brief and submit your project. If you’re chosen as one of the winners then you will receive the InitiAIT Scholarship and a significant discount on your course fees.
If you would like to find out more about financial aid options and Government loans, then head over to our How to Apply page where you can find all the information you need on finding financial assistance for your studies.
AIT emphasises a personalised learning environment, which typically means smaller Game Design classes sizes averaging 15 or so for better engagement.
Your future success is serious business for us; that is why we are constantly strengthening and expanding our Game Design industry connections and partnerships with a dedicated team. We work with leaders all across the tech and creative industries to give you tangible experience of what working in these industries is really like, and a network you can leverage to kickstart your career.
We bring industry partners to you and we take you to industry. We also offer help with writing your CV, structuring your professional portfolio and building a social media presence. Assisting in sourcing industry placement providers for your internship that are personally matched to your goals.
As a higher education provider, AIT hybrid learning environment encompasses three campuses; Sydney, Melbourne and The Cloud. Our Sydney and Melbourne campuses house an industry-grade Post Production studio, green screen room and large design and animation studios, and all the software you need to create incredible games, including the Adobe suite, Celtx, Maya, Unreal Engine and Nuke. Our modern light-filled classrooms have lots of creative spaces to hang out with friends, study together, play games and dream up the next big thing.
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