Game Design Foundations
Certificate III in Design Fundamentals CUA30715
The Game Design Foundations course will teach students how to develop a game from initial concept to playable demo. Using the Unity 3D game engine or Unreal Engine, art and scripts students design gameplay mechanics and refine them while learning the entire development pipeline.
The course covers:
- Learn how to define and develop game mechanics
- Develop game design documentation
- Rapid prototype gameplay
- Create interactive environments
- Process feedback to refine game design
- No prior programming knowledge required
- Successful completion awarded with Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
The Game Design Foundations course teaches students best practice for iterative game design and emphasises the importance of player feedback. Students will create game design documentation and implement game mechanics through a series of rapid prototypes. Based on player feedback and play testing, the technical mechanics are refined to create a fun and engaging game.
Course Fees and Start Dates
Please see course start dates and associated fees below.
Please note: VET in School students should see their school’s VET Coordinator for fees.
- Commencing 13th Feb 2018
- 11:00 am - 3:00 pm AEST | Tues session
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm AEST | Tues, Thu session
- 1 day + 1 evening session or 2 evening sessions per week
- 2 Semesters (30 weeks)
- Full Fee: $3200
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $1600
- Commencing 17th Jul 2017
- 11:00 am - 3:00 am AEDT (daylight savings) | Tues session
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm AEDT (daylight savings) | Tues, Thu session
- 1 day + 1 evening session or 2 evening sessions per week
- 2 Semesters (30 weeks)
- Full Fee: $3200
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $1600
Full fee courses include a Learner services fee ($80) and a non-refundable enrolment fee ($60).
Units of Competency
Core
BSBDES201
Follow a design process
BSBDES301
Explore the use of colour
BSBDES302
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
BSBDES303
Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
BSBDES304
Source and apply design industry knowledge
BSBWHS201
Contribute to health and safety of self and others
CUAACD301
Produce drawings to communicate ideas
Electives
BSBDES305
Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
CUAACD304
Make scale models
CUAPPR301
Produce creative work
ICTICT308
Use advanced features of computer applications
CUAANM303
Create 3D digital models
Hardware Requirements
The minimum computer specifications that we recommend for Certificate courses are:
- i5 microprocessor
- 8 GB ram
- This is a 100% online delivered course so there is a reasonable bandwidth speed required (512kbps minimum recommended) and downloads may vary from 60MB – 100MB per week for classes. An initial download of the software will be needed and this is around 4GB.
- Headset with microphone
The minimum suggested computer specifications are:
- i7 microprocessor
- 8 GB ram
- 6 series NVidia graphics card
- This is a 100% online delivered course so there is a reasonable bandwidth speed required (512kbps minimum recommended) and downloads may vary from 60MB – 100MB per week for classes. An initial download of the software will be needed and this is around 4GB.
- Headset with microphone
If your current computer meets these specifications, you will be able to install and run the software required for your course.
Software Requirements
Online students will need the following software to successfully complete the course:
- Unity3D Personal Edition - Unity
- Autodesk Maya - Autodesk
- Photoshop – Student versions can be purchased through the Adobe creative suite. Gimp can be used as a free alternative, however all our course resources and teacher knowledge revolve around using the Creative Cloud applications.
- Web browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
- Adobe Connect plugin
- PDF Reader such as Adobe Acrobat reader
Students will also need an internet connection, preferably broadband for streaming live discussions, collaboration and downloads.
This is a direct entry course, no portfolio or interview is necessary.
Please note: VET in School students should see their school’s VET Coordinator for fees.
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