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Course code: ICT50220GP | CRICOS Code: 108791M
Pathway to
Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming)
OverviewAbout this pathway
A TAFE NSW vocational pathway allows you to carefully plan your study to achieve your career goals. This pathway allows you to study the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development) (0.5 Years) and the Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming) (0.5 Years).
When you apply for these courses together, you can apply for your Student Visa to cover the duration of your study.
Courses includedThis pathway includes
CRICOS Code: 108790A | National Code: ICT40120
The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development) focuses on game programming and will prepare you for various information and communications technology (ICT) roles or animation and game design roles. Become job-ready and competent in this dynamic and evolving industry.
In this exciting course, you will learn a wide range of skills and the latest techniques to produce and write narrative scripts for interactive games, identify and apply game design and game play principles, create and develop 3D models and digital animations.
You will also learn broad IT skills like how to identify and resolve client ICT problems, contribute to cyber security risk management, apply introductory programming techniques and identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Requirements:
- Year 12 or equivalent
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
COURSE INTAKES
for 2024
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| St Leonards | Feb, Jul | $12,460 AUD |
for 2025
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| St Leonards | Feb, Jul | $12,960 AUD |
CRICOS Code: 108791M | National Code: ICT50220
The Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming) builds your game development skills so you can become a games programmer or software engineer. Make complex 3D games for mobile devices, work in a team to design game levels and environments and learn to lead a team.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Requisite:
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you require may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
COURSE INTAKES
for 2024
| Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| St Leonards | Feb, Jul | $15,120 AUD |
SuitabilityIs this pathway suitable?
It is important that your chosen study pathway is right for you. All courses have requirements for your application which help determine your suitability for a course. At TAFE NSW we want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
- Academics: Year 12 or equivalent
- English: Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent