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    You'll need to meet the following requirements and answer application questions to successfully apply for this course. Please review the following information carefully.

    To complete the course you must meet the completion requirements.

    Course summary

    Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)
    Nirimba

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Full Time

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    2nd Feb 2026

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Combination

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    4th Dec 2026

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    12 months

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • A Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development) or its equivalent, as evidenced by a copy of your transcript, or

    • That you have the appropriate skills and knowledge in developing 3D games and drawing game art, as evidenced by a teacher-assessed interview. We will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your interview.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you:

    • Access to a personal computer outside of TAFE NSW that can run and support industry standard 3D software and game engine platforms

    • If you are studying online, a portable Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (at least 500 GB)

    • You take charge of your learning and can finish tasks on time, by yourself.

    • You can read longer texts and understand their main ideas.

    • You can write longer paragraphs and texts that explain your ideas clearly.

    • You can join group talks and share your ideas clearly.

    • You can use maths to work out more detailed problems in different settings.

    • You can use digital tools to do everyday tasks like writing or finding info.

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    Completion requirements

    During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:

    • A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 4 across the five bands of literacy and 4 across one band of numeracy. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs and to provide you with the appropriate support for your study success.

    Next steps

    • Complete your application through our online portal. A teacher will assess your application to offer you a place if you meet the entry requirements for the course.

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    You will need to provide evidence for the entry requirements listed above

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