Bachelor of Design (Game Development) (ARB008.1)

Learn to make games, by making games

Embark on an exciting journey into game development with UC’s Bachelor of Design (Game Development). This hands-on course equips you with specialised skills and the expertise to create game environments, characters, interactions, stories, worlds, and everything in between.

Dive into the fundamentals of game development, from tabletop games and indie projects to VR and advanced game development. As a game developer, you’re the ultimate creator with the power to design every element from the ground up.

Master visual aesthetics in game art, create interactive experiences through game programming, and craft compelling gameplay with game design. Each semester, you’ll bring your ideas to life and create a game, building a robust portfolio that showcases your creativity and technical ability. With every game you create, you’ll build your own in-game universe, a virtual big bang that players can explore and experience.

Immerse yourself in Canberra’s only government-supported game development program and gain unique industry experience through simulated studio environments. This course not only prepares you for the dynamic landscape of the games industry, but opens doors to careers in storytelling, graphic design, player psychology, sound design, and beyond.

Study a Bachelor of Design (Game Development) and you will:

• Produce creative game development solutions both individually and collaboratively, through the application of core knowledge, technical skills, and problem-solving techniques.
• Critically analyse and evaluate games, gaming culture, and games literature focusing on its impact on society in local and global contexts.
• Engage with innovative production pipelines through the ongoing exploration of emerging technologies, software, and production techniques.
• Establish a technical and conceptual portfolio suitable for securing relevant employment in the game development industry and related fields.
• Cultivate professional skills in communication, collaboration, and adaptability for effective performance in diverse workplace settings.

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning is at the heart of our Bachelor of Design (Game Development). With units that allow you to put theory into practice, you’ll be taught by some of the best and brightest in the industry.

You’ll have opportunities to pitch your own games, participate in design challenges, undertake internships, and learn how to work within the games industry through simulated studio environments. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career in the dynamic world of game development and beyond, opening the door to an exciting range of career opportunities.

Career Opportunities

• Game Developer
• Game Programmer
• Game Artist
• Game Designer
• Game Animator
• Game Tester
• Game Journalist
• Mobile Game Developer
• Application Programmer
• Interactive Media Developer
• Multimedia Developer
• Software Programmer
• Web Developer
• Web Designer
• Animator
• Digital Artist