Diploma of Game Design and Development

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00002J

The Diploma of Game Design and Development introduces you to the fundamental concepts of computer science, digital storytelling and programming. The diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. If you successfully complete the diploma and meet the entry requirements, you can progress directly into the second year of the following degrees without losing any time, as youll receive credit for the units you complete in the diploma: Bachelor of Game Design and Development, Bachelor of Information Technology.

Structure

Total Credit Points 80

Subjects

• WCOM1350 Introduction to Database Design and Management
• WACO1002 Academic Communication in Science
• WBUS1020 Business Communication
• WMAT1010 Calculus and Linear Algebra I
• WCOM1000 Introduction to Computer Programming
• WCOM1011 Introduction to Video Games
• WMMC1050 Multimodal Storytelling
• WCOM1010 Fundamentals of Computer Science
• WCOM1750 Introduction to Business Information Systems

Standard entry requirements

• ATAR 60
• Year 12 (or equivalent) qualification with a minimum Selection Rank of 60
• HSC (or interstate) board exam with minimum average mark of 60

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