Games Software Design and Production

Course Description

Have you ever wondered how your favourite video games are developed? As a software developer and computer programmer, you’ll help turn an idea into a playable video or mobile game. With increasing opportunities in this growing industry, you’ll gain the skills needed to work in both the international games industry and the information technology industry.

In this degree, you’ll learn games software design and the development and processes involved in creating computer, mobile and video games. You’ll also explore 3D graphics and animations, games software design, games mechanics, games software development and production, user interface design for games, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and interaction design.

In the final year of your degree, you’ll take part in a professional practice project unit. This includes working in a team with other students and consulting with real clients to recommend, develop and implement new technologies to solve business problems.

9 reasons to study Games Software Design and Production at Murdoch

• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Australia for Teaching Quality in Computing and Information Systems*.
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Australia for Skills Development in Computing and Information Systems*.
• Murdoch has received a 5-star rating for overall quality of educational experience in Computing and Information Systems*.
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Western Australia for Learner Engagement in Computing and Information Systems*.
• Murdoch is ranked number 1 in Western Australia for graduate salary, learning resources, student support and full-time employment for engineering*.
• Make use of our brand new IT Innovation Hub, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities.
• Take on real-world clients with project based units.
• Access great scholarships like the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship Program.
• Choose from seven specifically designed IT majors that you can combine into double majors to broaden your skills and career opportunities.
  
  *Source: The Good Universities Guide, 2019

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• 3D graphics and animation
• virtual reality software design
• virtual reality software production
• user interface design
• systems analysis and design.

Customise your course

Customise your course with a second major or combined degree. Adding a second major or combined degree enhances your career prospects and allows you to specialise in two areas of study. Here are some combinations we recommend:

• Business Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Cyber Security and Forensics
• Games Technology
• Internetworking and Network Security
• Mobile and Web Application Development.

Your future career

Graduating with a major in Games Software Design and Production, you’ll possess the skills required for a range of gaming careers in Australia and overseas.

Careers could include:

• Analyst Programmer
• Software and Apps Programmer
• Systems Analyst
• Web Developer
• Gameplay Programmer.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited at the professional level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.

• Location

  • Perth Campus or external

• Mid-year Intake

  • Mid-year start available (Domestic students)
  • Mid-year start available (International students)

• Study Area(s)

  • Technology

Course Structure

Each course has a number of credit points that must be completed for you to graduate. Find out what’s required to meet the credit points for this course.

See Course Structure

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