Diploma
The Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design) with the Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming) courses will take your 3D game concepts and make them a reality while developing the skills you need to create interactive, immersive and fun games.
All applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Holmesglen requires learners to have completed one of the following qualifications:
ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology - including games stream electives
ICT40915 Certificate IV Digital and Interactive Games
ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development)
or have basic prior knowledge in the use of industry-standard game design technologies equivalent to the following:
Unity
C#
3D Maya
Adobe Photoshop
Applications:
Microsoft Word - access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
WebEx - free to download
Unity - student license free
Maya - student license free
3D Coat - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon or student may purchase
ZBrush - access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
Substance Painter - student license free
Adobe Photoshop - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon or students may purchase
Adobe Premier - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon or student may purchase
GitHub desktop - free to download
7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
Google Chrome - recommended web browser
Onedrive or Google drive/Dropbox account for storage
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment via Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) and a Pre Training Review interview. These will assist with determining your suitability for the course and identify any learning support needs.
You will learn the skills to develop games such as Virtual Reality (VR), first-person shooters, racing games, real-time strategy games, third-person shooters, role-playing games, side-scrolling games, mobile games, and many more.
Just like the games industry, you will work in teams to develop game prototypes and final products for a range of platforms. When your game has been thoroughly tested, you will publish it on your favourite gaming platforms, including Android, iOS, Virtual Reality, PC, Mac, and have the potential to publish to consoles like Xbox and PlayStation. This course includes the opportunity to be involved in the development of an industry-based project for Liminal VR, a Melbourne-based VR developer. Successful projects are published on the Liminal platform and are available via the Oculus store.
To facilitate an industry-standard game you will learn to work with C# programming and apply 3D artwork techniques, including advanced character design, prop design, environment design, animation and visual effects. You will also build skills in 3D sculpting software to an industry standard, and model and texture 3D game assets, allowing you to create stunning realistic models and textures for 3D games.
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.