Graduate Diploma - Game Design
Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies
- Next Intake Date21st July 2014View Intake Calendar
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Investigate advanced game design theories while pursuing an individual investigatory project through a combination of practical workshops, theory classes, group projects and individual research. Applicants for this qualification should already hold a tertiary degree or should be able to demonstrate relevant industry experience. We expect candidates from a wide range of educational backgrounds.
Course Breakdown
Fundamental Design
Visual Design and Visual Analysis, Audio, Interactive Storytelling, Design Theories and Concepts, Design Issues, Design Principles and Elements, Design and Requirements Interaction, Quality Assurance and Design Trade-offs.
Game Design & Analysis
Game Genres, Classical Studies, History, Ethics, Mythology, Psychology, Cinematography, Lighting, Game Engines, Documentation Requirements, Game Criticism, Games and Society, Game Concepts, Social Science Investigations for Game Design, and Societal Expectations. Gameplay, Narrative/Game Writing, Story and Plot, Character Development, Art Design, Sound Design, Interaction Design and User Experience.
Conceptual Game Design
Play Mechanics, Design Approaches, Board Game and Roleplaying Design, Game Genre Concepts, Ideation, Fun, Abstract Design Elements, Psychological Design Elements, Interface Design and Iterative Game Design.
Non-Entertainment Game Design
Education Games, Training, Therapeutic Use, Simulation, Games for Political Statements, Games as an Artistic Medium, Working with Content Experts, Instructional Design Techniques and Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Game.
Creative Technologies Theories
Topics include: creative industries and creative technologies, theories and practices, project management, creative and critical thinking, critique and justification, transdisciplinary studies, communication studies, investigatory techniques and approaches, academic and commercial standards, transdisciplinary creative project and investigation and project post-mortems.
Visual Design and Visual Analysis, Audio, Interactive Storytelling, Design Theories and Concepts, Design Issues, Design Principles and Elements, Design and Requirements Interaction, Quality Assurance and Design Trade-offs.
Game Design & Analysis
Game Genres, Classical Studies, History, Ethics, Mythology, Psychology, Cinematography, Lighting, Game Engines, Documentation Requirements, Game Criticism, Games and Society, Game Concepts, Social Science Investigations for Game Design, and Societal Expectations. Gameplay, Narrative/Game Writing, Story and Plot, Character Development, Art Design, Sound Design, Interaction Design and User Experience.
Conceptual Game Design
Play Mechanics, Design Approaches, Board Game and Roleplaying Design, Game Genre Concepts, Ideation, Fun, Abstract Design Elements, Psychological Design Elements, Interface Design and Iterative Game Design.
Non-Entertainment Game Design
Education Games, Training, Therapeutic Use, Simulation, Games for Political Statements, Games as an Artistic Medium, Working with Content Experts, Instructional Design Techniques and Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Game.
Creative Technologies Theories
Topics include: creative industries and creative technologies, theories and practices, project management, creative and critical thinking, critique and justification, transdisciplinary studies, communication studies, investigatory techniques and approaches, academic and commercial standards, transdisciplinary creative project and investigation and project post-mortems.
Individual Investigation and Project
In the first 16 weeks investigate an area of interest that will enable you to complete an individual project in the second 16 weeks of qualification.
In the first 16 weeks investigate an area of interest that will enable you to complete an individual project in the second 16 weeks of qualification.
Intake Calendar
| Intake Date | Course Duration | Application Deadline & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 21st July 2014 | one academic year, full time | Apply Now |
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