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    Games Development and Design courses

    In game development and design, you’ll dive into the realms of digital innovation and creative technology to gain the skills to turn your imagination ...

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    • Statement of AttainmentConcept Art Environmental Design

      900-82664

      Create game and film environments and push your designs in exciting directions. Design an alien landscape, sci-fi architecture and an interdimensional portal. Use light and colour in unique ways and explore edge control and atmospheric perspective.

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    • Statement of AttainmentIntro to Unreal Engine for Game Art Development

      900-83076

      Get your head in the game, be inspired and get a step closer to a vibrant career in gaming development. Gain an introduction to Unreal Engine to create 3D effects, set up 3D models, materials shaders and particle effects.

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    • Certificate IVInformation Technology (Gaming Development)

      ICT40120-04

      Expand your career in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry and break into the evolving animation and game design sector. Gain job-ready skills in interactive game design, gameplay principles and 2D and 3D modelling.

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    • DiplomaInformation Technology (Game Art and Design)

      ICT50220-11

      Take your animation and game design skills to the next level and become a games artist or games designer and developer. Learn to create high-quality 3D visuals for exciting and immersive digital games, film and TV.

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    • DiplomaInformation Technology (Game Programming)

      ICT50220-12

      Build your game development skills so you can become a games programmer, software engineer and more. Make complex 3D games for mobile devices, work in a team to design game levels and environments and learn to lead a team.

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    Games development and design course information

    There are many ways to study game development and design at TAFE NSW, where digital innovation and creative technology are an essential part of the experience. Whether you prefer face-to-face interaction, the f...

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    Who is a games development and design course good for?

    If you're passionate about technology and creativity, game development and design could be your perfect match. This is a subject area for you if you thrive on the challenge of problem-solving, have an eye for d...

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    Games development and design career paths

    Investing your time and energy into a game development and design course will give you several great career options to choose from:

    • Game designers craft immersive worlds, characters and gameplay experiences, f...
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