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Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Production

Your Dream Career in Games is Only Limited by Your Imagination
Admission Requirement
National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor entry or equivalent.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Production (SAQA ID No: 110820, NQF Level 7)
Duration
4 Years, Online (Distance)
Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Production
Course Duration
4 Years, Online (Distance)
Effort
5 - 10 hours per week
Delivery
Online learning (blended with practical studio work)
Start Date
March, May, August & September
Tuition Fee
Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Production
Tuition Fee Per Year

R41 600 per year

When comparing our fees with other institutions, please use the Tuition Fee as the comparison, knowing that you will additionally require all the software to successfully complete this qualification. Software pricing could fluctuate due to changes in the exchange rate.

Your Career in Game Design and Production Begins Now

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Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Production allows candidates to dive deep into both the design and production aspects of gaming with a strong focus on the technology and creativity required in this industry. The programme is structured to provide a balance between developing the necessary skills needed to gain competence in game design, as well as being exposed to industry knowledge and theoretical practices in order to critically engage with the contemporary media environment and the gaming industry as a whole.

Students can expect to grow into creative contributors to the African and international gaming industries.

What Will I Learn?

2D Asset design creation for gaming 3D Asset design creation for gaming Understanding the origins and history of gaming Analysing the role of media in gaming Getting your game into the industry Research basics: critical engagement with gaming Scripting: coding for games Play testing and prototyping Game aesthetics and mechanics Creation of digital and analogue games

How Will The Programme Run?

The theory part of the programme is online learning (done by yourself from the comfort of home) When a module requires a practical component you have the opportunity to book studio time at a campus nearest to you, or alternatively make use of your own studio or a private industry studio. The Campuses are open in the evenings Tuesday – Thursday from 6pm – 9pm, and Saturday from 9am – 4pm. The practical modules require applied studio time of 2.5 – 3 hrs per week.
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Careers

Career Options

  • Animator
  • Game Designer
  • Game Developer
  • Multimedia Designer
  • VFX Artist
  • Gaming Programmer
  • Game Writer

Software Requirements

The following software will be required for the successful completion of the programme and needs to be acquired by the student.

  • C# for Scripting
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Unity and Unreal Game Engine
  • Maya
  • Blender
  • ToonBoom: Storyboard Pro (Optional for Self-Study)
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