Advanced Diploma of Game Design and Development
- Location
- Online, Sydney
- Study Mode
- Blended, On Campus, Online
- Awarded by
- Billy Blue College of Design
- Qualification
- Advanced Diploma
- Course Fee
- Price may vary
- Duration
- 1.7 years full time (5 trimesters), 1 year accelerated, part time available
- Start Date
- Enquire now for upcoming start dates
- Payment Options
- FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment
About the Course
The Advanced Diploma of Game Design and Development equips students with the creative, technical and practical skills needed to bring games and interactive experiences to life. The course builds expertise across three key areas: game ideation and design, asset production, and game project management. Students learn to develop game concepts, create digital assets, and work with industry-standard tools and game engines, including Unreal Engine. Through studio-based projects, they collaborate with game programming students, applying agile project management methods to design, develop and deliver games. The course also develops skills in creative problem-solving, teamwork, communication and leadership, alongside an understanding of the commercial side of game development, including marketing and promotion. Graduates leave with practical experience and industry-relevant skills, well positioned to pursue opportunities in the gaming industry. Enquire to learn more.
What can I do after?
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an Advanced Diploma of Game Design and Development from Billy Blue College of Design. Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Game Design and Development are prepared to pursue entry-level roles in the games industry, including positions such as 3D modeller, character artist, environment animator, and game designer. These roles are found across game development studios and interactive media companies. The course builds practical, studio-based experience using industry-standard tools including Unreal Engine and Adobe Creative Cloud, equipping graduates with the creative, technical, and collaborative skills that studios look for in new team members. Successful completion of this course guarantees entry into the Bachelor of Game Design and Development, providing a clear academic pathway for those who wish to deepen their expertise. Throughout the course, students also receive a free Adobe Creative Cloud Pro licence for the duration of their studies and for six months following graduation. As a PlayStation First Academic Development Partner, the course offers exclusive access to PlayStation 5 development kits and tools, giving students hands-on experience with professional console development environments.
What are the fees?
Total cost for this course is $46,800 (12 subjects at $3,900 per subject). Students may be eligible for scholarships covering up to 20% of the fee, making the discounted fee $37,440. Billy Blue College of Design offers a number of easy payment plans or the ability to pay per subject or per semester as you go. Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income. Please enquire for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What you’ll need
To be eligible for this course, students need to have: • Completed Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent, OR • Successful completion of a Vocational qualification (AQF Level 5), or above, OR • Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification, OR • Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.
Subject summary
The Advanced Diploma of Game Design and Development comprises 10 core subjects and two electives: • ACR101 – 2D Asset Creation • GDP102 – Game Design Principles • GAM101 – Game Programming I • ACR103 – 3D Asset Creation • DSO102 – Design Studio 1 • GPF104 – Game Production Foundation • ANI203 – Animation • RGP204 – Rapid Game Prototype • GAM203 – Serious Games • AAC202 – Advanced 3D Asset Creation • Plus two elective subjects
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