Bachelor of Information Technology (Games Design and Development)

Course summary for current students

Contacts

Division of Student Administration (DSA)
Student Information Centre
Tel 1300 334 733
enquire@deakin.edu.au

Further information

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
School of Information Technology
Tel 03 9244 6699
sebe@deakin.edu.au

www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/it

Key to campuses

B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus

Award granted	Bachelor of Information Technology (Games Design and Development)
Campus	Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Off campus
Duration	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	051580G
Deakin course code	S333

Course overview

Deakin's Games Design and Development course provides you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in this dynamic and fast-growing field.

This course enhances your hands-on ability to design and develop computer games ranging in complexity from small interactive apps, larger PC and console based systems and massive multiplayer systems. Through this course you develop an understanding and appreciation for concepts in game design and software technology relevant to games. Topics include game programming, real-time computer graphics and rendering, artificial intelligence, networked games, audio/visual systems, game simulation and modelling, human computer interaction, game production, graphic design, music and sound effects, game theory, art and design principles for games , system analysis and design, software engineering, object-oriented programming, games and society and scientific concepts from computer science and related fields.

An honours year is available for high-achieving students upon completion of this degree.

Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Games Design and Development) is professionally accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Career opportunities

You will be qualified to work in a wide range of IT jobs, including game designer, game developer or game programmer, project manager, component integrator, multimedia system designer and developer or consultant.

Equipment requirements

Students must have access to a suitable computer and a network connection. Information about the hardware and software requirements may be obtained from the School of Information Technology's website www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/it, or by telephone 03 9244 6699.

Fees and charges

Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.

Please be aware:

Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services

Course rules

The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:

17 core units
7 elective units
Completion of SIT010 Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
level 1 - maximum of 10 credit points
levels 2 and 3 - minimum of 14 credit points over both levels
level 3 - minimum of 6 credit points of which at least 4 must be SIT Course Grouped units