Diploma of Game Design and Development

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Location

Online, Sydney

Study Mode

Blended, On Campus, Online

Outcomes

Computer Game Developer, Game Designer, Game Developer, Game Programmer, Mobile Game Designer, Mobile Game Programmer

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Qualification

Diploma

Awarded By

Billy Blue College of Design

Duration

1 year full time, up to 2 years part time, 6 months accelerated

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

Start your career in the gaming industry with a Diploma of Game Design and Development, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia.

This course introduces the full spectrum of game art and design, from visual design fundamentals to game design conception and introductory game development processes. You will be exposed to the technical tools and 3D construction techniques that are integral to the field. This diploma develops the necessary technical skills and exposure to game development processes to begin working in game development, or provide a clear pathway for further study. Through this industry-recognised university-level course, you will gain a practical grounding in the real-world game development industry.

Gain professional experience

Gain work experience as you complete an industry brief, putting your learnings into practice with guidance and mentoring from practicing professionals.

Explore Unity

Create games for mobile, console, PC or VR using Unity, the most advanced industry-standard software.

Explore Unreal

Learn advanced 3D skills to succeed in game development, architecture, film, TV, and more with Unreal Engine.

PlayStation® First Academic Development Partner

Collaborate with Game Programming students as part of our Sony Computer Entertainment Europe partnership.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course, students need to have:

Completed Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent, OR
Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above, OR
Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification, OR
Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

While completing this Diploma of Game Design and Development qualification, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia, you will cover the following subjects:

Core subjects

2D Asset Creation
Game Design Principles
Design Context
3D Asset Creation
Design Studio 1
Game Production Foundation

Elective subjects

Animation Principles
Beyond the Creative Industries
Visual Language of Design
Introduction to Programming
Motion Design
Interaction Design
Design Studio
2D Game Programming

Why study with Billy Blue College of Design

Billy Blue College of Design is the design and creative technology faculty at Torrens University Australia, and home to the industry’s best and brightest. They’re known for our engagement with industry and employability focus, with courses developed in collaboration with industry leaders.

You’ll study in iconic, inspirational spaces where ideas flourish, and our educators are adventurous and eager to share their craft, and industry contacts. During your studies, you’ll master the practical skills you need back up your imagination and gain the commercial skills you need to scale up your career.

Best of all, university admission needn’t be a worry. You don’t need an ATAR to study with Billy Blue, just a passion to learn, and that hard-earned work-life experience counts too

Student Support

You’ll benefit from the dedicated support of Course Advisors and Success Coaches, who can help you navigate all those career dreams and study goals. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Diploma of Game Design and Development qualification, delivered by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University Australia. The course will have given you all the skills and techniques you need to master to become a competent computer and mobile game developer and start working in this growing and exciting field.

Mobile Game Programmer