Unit code: 9753

Unit description: This unit provides an introduction to the world of game design by introducing key concepts of game design such as gameplay mechanics. Through a process of examining historical and contemporary game design and influential gaming literature, students will gain insight into the role of the game designer. This unit provides a foundation in the key concepts of game design. Learners will explore and apply various aspects of game design, including: gameplay mechanics, emergence, choice, immersion, flow, rewards, balance, goals and risk. An analysis and review of key game design literature will provide insight into the history and future of game design.

Unit code: 9745

Unit description: This unit aims to provide learners with the key concepts and foundation techniques required in the creation of 3D computer graphics. Participants will gain insight into the technology and production methods used in the design and creation of 3D creative works.

Unit code: 11591

Unit description: This unit introduces students to the diverse opportunities in the world of creative and digital design industries. Aspects that will be considered include: contemporary demands of the industry including social responsibility, ethical and sustainability issues. Through engagement with industry and community, students will gain an understanding of global discipline knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform as responsible, capable creative industry and digital design professionals. Students will start their career awareness and planning through approaches such as five year plans and ePortfolios.

Unit code: 11613

Unit description: Students will develop skills and techniques in creating visuals for ideation and communication across diverse creative and design industries. Students will sketch, draw and create digital media, using a variety of tools. The ability to understand, interpret, produce and communicate a response to a design brief is integral to this unit. Students will be able to articulate concepts through drawing, digital media and photography to convey meaning and context.

Unit code: 11612

Unit description: This unit introduces students to the design process and evolution of design solutions. Students will be exposed to the fundamentals of design research and identifying user-centred design solutions. This unit will also introduce students to the human-centred design principles. The use of real-world problems will provide students with the application skills required to create a solution to a design problem.

Unit code: 9754

Unit description: This unit provides a foundation in the key aspects of game production. Students will apply this knowledge by undertaking a team-based production of a game prototype where they will further develop practical knowledge in teamwork, project planning utilising agile methodologies and establishing a suitable production pipeline.

Unit code: 11611

Unit description: The unit will provide students with an applied introduction to interaction and user-centred design. Students will develop web-based prototypes, demonstrating understanding of theoretical and practical concepts. The unit will explore the use of interactive technologies in the creation of web-based prototypes. Basic coding will provide students with the skills to demonstrate techniques that are transferable across diverse mediums. This unit will also introduce students to the human-centred design principles.

Unit code: 9744

Unit description: This unit aims to explore the process for creating 3D characters as well as the traditional and contemporary methods utilised in the creation of appealing animated performances.

Unit code: 9749

Unit description: This unit will provide knowledge of the history and techniques associated with drawing for games, including core concepts that enhance critical and creative thinking techniques for the purpose of concept development, prototyping, storyboarding as it relates to the video game industry. This will provide an important foundation required for effective visual communication and idea generation. The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to utilise contemporary drawing techniques as a method to effectively develop and communicate visual style for the purpose of game production.

Unit code: 9755

Unit description: In this unit, learners will review and analyse a diverse range of computer generated 3D virtual environments for applications such as 3D games, films, simulations, medical imaging and architectural visualisation. In addition to learning and evaluating the techniques used in creating these environments, students will also be exposed to new ways of experiencing and interacting with these virtual spaces including virtual reality headsets, motion controllers and haptic feedback devices. Students will apply their gained knowledge in the design and construction of a fully realised 3D environment in response to a project brief. The unit aims to provide learners with theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the techniques and methods utilised in the design and creation of immersive virtual environments.

Unit code: 11610

Unit description: The unit will explore historical and contemporary roles of design in society. Analysis and discussion of design products (including graphics, objects, environments and digital outcomes) can aid in the understanding of trends that have evolved over time. This unit, through the critical analysis of the history of design, will provide an understanding of human-centred design as creative approach to problem solving.

Unit code: 11017

Unit code: 9747

Unit description: This unit will provide students with the theoretical and practical skills associated with the creation of advanced real-time 3D production methods and technology. Participants will gain knowledge in advanced uses for real-time engines while developing key production skills required such as, the construction of 3D assets, lighting, animation, texturing and environmental effects for use in advanced real-time productions. This unit aims to expose students to the theoretical and practical knowledge required to create advanced 3D real-time productions. Participants will gain insight into contemporary production methodology and techniques that are required by artists to create appealing environments.

Unit code: 9750

Unit description: This unit will examine contemporary game systems and how they relate to play objectives and player perception. Participants will develop an understanding of a range of game design strategies within a variety of game genres. Theoretical and practical knowledge learnt will then be applied to the creation of gaming prototypes that explore advanced concepts of game design and gameplay. This unit aims to enable participants to understand the theoretical and practical knowledge required to engage creatively in the production and art of game design.

Unit code: 11018

Unit description: In this unit students will further develop their abilities as agile professionals with the transferable employability skills and critical and creative abilities to work across industries and sectors and craft diverse employment paths. They will integrate disciplinary knowledge with the professional skills required in their industry through authentic simulated or real workplace experiences, international exchanges or industry collaborations or projects.

Unit code: 11592

Unit description: This unit prepares students for professional work in the cultural sector and finalises and reviews your ePortfolio. Through practical activities, such as preparing a grant application, developing a team-based project proposal, and researching a cultural organisation, students learn to relate their discipline specific knowledge to a range of professional contexts. The unit will emphasise the significance of multiculturalism, cultural consumption and globalisation as key influences shaping cultural work in the twenty first century.

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