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Diploma of Game Development (Game Design)

CG Spectrum logo – online creative and tech education provider
Location
Online
Study Mode
Online
Outcomes
Conceptual Artist, Game Designer, Game Developer, Systems Designer
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QualificationDiploma
Awarded ByCG Spectrum (RTO: 20814)
Duration
6 months
Start Date
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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

The Diploma of Game Development (Game Design) offered by CG Spectrum Institute is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the video game industry. This course provides a solid foundation in game design theory, practical application, and industry-standard tools and techniques. Students will learn to create immersive and interactive video games using Unreal Engine, following industry-standard workflows and practices.

Throughout the course, students will gain creative, technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills necessary for success in the game design field. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including game design principles, production pipelines, and the historical and theoretical foundations of the creative industries. The program is delivered 100% online, offering flexibility for students to study at their own pace while creating industry-level work that will catch the attention of recruiters.

Enquire to learn more about how this course can help you kickstart your career in game design.

Eligibility

To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

  • Completion of a Year 12 Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (for example, VCE, QCE, WACE, HSC, SACE, etc.) or equivalent; and/or,
  • Completion of a certificate III level qualification, or higher, issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF); and/or,
  • Completion of a certificate IV level qualification (for example, a TAFE Diploma) issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF); and/or,
  • Completion of a diploma-level qualification issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF); and/or,
  • Experience-based entry – for applicants who do not meet any of the requirements above.

FAQS

CG Spectrum students are supported with access to an active community of peers and mentors. This includes career training and mentorship focused on job readiness from industry professionals. Students also benefit from live weekly Q&A sessions and recorded critiques from their mentors.