C10229v3 Bachelor of Science in Games Development

Overview

This course offers a sound education in all aspects of information technology and develops the diverse skills necessary for a career in computer games development.

Students gain enhanced work-ready expertise in games development; practical problem-solving skills based on leading-edge IT theory; communication skills in a variety of forms including written, verbal, online and technical literacies; and an awareness of the principles of ethics and corporate governance in a variety of settings.

Course aims

This course aims to produce graduates who are able to:

• apply core technical skills to problem analysis and decision-making in computer games development
• collaborate and be creative within a professional environment through the application of technical, problem-solving and teamwork skills
• communicate effectively in a variety of forms across diverse business and technical environments
• apply ethical, legal and political considerations to technological issues as socially responsible professionals
• demonstrate a capacity to take a leadership role in technical and business situations, and
• be proactive and reflective learners in relation to knowledge, skills, experience and career direction.

Career options

Career options include computer animation/graphics specialist, and computer games developer, systems analyst, analyst/programmer, IT project manager, software developer, software engineer or web developer.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics and any two units of English.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.

External articulation

Credit recognition

In addition to the external articulation with TAFE NSW, students who have previously undertaken other study at a university or other recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for some academic credit for their prior study if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology to be equivalent to subjects in the course.

The prior study must have been completed before commencement of this course, but no earlier than three years before commencement. Students must be able to demonstrate that their knowledge is current.

Credit recognition is not normally granted in this course for study completed at a private college except where UTS has an external articulation agreement with the college. TAFE IT diplomas and advanced diplomas completed within three years of enrolment may be granted some credit recognition. For further details see:

Course duration and attendance

The course can be completed in three years of full-time or six years of part-time study. For students who receive the 48 credit points in credit recognition, the course can be completed in two years of full-time or four years of part-time study. A significant number of subjects are offered in the evening but some daytime attendance is required for part-time students.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 144 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of IT core subjects, 48 credit points of games development core subjects, and 48 credit points of elective subjects. Eligible students who receive 48 credit points of credit recognition complete a total of 96 credit points of academic study.

Course program

Example programs are shown below for direct entry and TAFE NSW articulation entry.

Note: Subjects listed as options are only offered in a particular semester (or year) if there is sufficient demand and the necessary resources.

Honours

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Other information

Further information is available from: