Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming)
Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming)
OVERVIEW The Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming) builds your game development skills so you can become a games programmer or software engineer. Make complex 3D games for mobile devices, work in a team to design game levels and environments and learn to lead a team. Through a mix of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
The Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming) builds your game development skills so you can become a games programmer or software engineer. Make complex 3D games for mobile devices, work in a team to design game levels and environments and learn to lead a team.
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Create complex 3D interactive games
- Make games for mobile devices
- Develop design concepts for digital games and 3D media
- Collaborate in the design of 3D game levels and environments
- Lead and facilitate a team
Build your experience and get practical skills in:
- Analysing client requirements and visions
- Planning and producing games
- Following the design process from initial concept to final product with a production process
- Producing 3D characters and environments for games
- Develop modelling, texturing, and game artistry skills to fit client requirements
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- A passion for gaming, computers and programming
- A knack for fixing complex problems
- The desire to continue learning and updating their skills
- Creativity and the desire to work with creative concepts
- Collaboration, teamwork and workplace communication skills
Due to consistent change and the evolution of technology, IT job roles will continue to be in demand. Technology jobs are at an advantage even during economic slowdowns, due to the increasing abilities for remote work.
Growth areas in the IT field that are likely to grow to include cybersecurity, digital transformation, cloud computing, leadership support, gaming, analytics and data management, automation and project management.
REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Requisite:
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Game Development)
English Language Requirements:
Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 46 or equivalent
Or Completion of a TAFE NSW General English Program
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you require may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 40 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3,800 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 140 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programmes that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is common place and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programmes, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills programme and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation programme is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.RTO 90003HEPS PRV12049
