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Bachelor Of Arts In Game Design and Production
3 Years, Full TimeThis programme has been designed to expose students to design and production aspects of gaming with a strong focus on technology and creativity generally expected and required in this industry.
Become a:
- Animator
- Game Designer
- Game Developer
- Multimedia Designer
- VFX Artist
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Higher Certificate in Game Design & Production
1 Year Full TimeThe Higher Certificate in Game Design and Production has been structured to develop knowledge and competence in game design and production for candidates aspiring to enter into careers in this industry.
Become a:
- Technical artist
- Games developer
- Story Writer (games)
- Game World Editor
- Digital media producer
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Higher Certificate in Virtual Reality
1 Year Full TimeThe Higher Certificate in Virtual Reality is an entry level, skills focused programme. The programme develops students’ skills and knowledge in applying consumer level VR and AR hardware and software to produce immersive interactive experiences.
Become a
- Augmented Reality Application Designer / Developer
- Virtual Reality Application Designer / Developer
- Interaction Designer
- Creative Media Project Teams
Bachelor Of Arts In Game Design and Production
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Production has been structured to develop knowledge, skills and competence in game design and production for candidates aspiring to enter into careers in this industry to prepare graduates to enter the industry with the capacity to be productive with minimal additional training. The programme will contribute to the growth, quality and competitiveness of game production on the African continent and good prospects of taking up employment opportunities with the SA gaming industry.
Course Aims:
The curriculum has been crafted to expose students to both the design and production aspects of gaming with a strong focus on technology and creativity generally expected and required in this industry. Graduates will be able to gain employment in the industry and will also be able to access further studies at NQF 8 in relevant fields.
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Production
SAQA ID: 94949; Duration 3 years; NQF Level 7;
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
YOU WILL LEARN
- Game Storytelling, Game Theory and Production Principles
- Programme Codes and Scripts using Unity
- Scripting using C#
- Marketing and Social Media
- The History of Game Design and Development
- Game Studies
- Asset Design and Digital Imaging
- Asset Design using 2D and 3D Animation
- Academic Literacy and Research skills
CAREER OPTIONS
- Animator
- Game Designer
- Game Developer
- Multimedia Designer
- VFX Artist
- Gaming Programmer
- Game Writer
SEMESTER 1 - YEAR 1 | |||
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Academic Literacy | Asset Design 1: Game Aesthetics | Game History | Game Studies 1: Storytelling |
Media Studies Introduction | Scripting 1: Introduction | ||
SEMESTER 2 - YEAR 1 | |||
Asset Design 2: Digital Imaging | Game Production 1: Analogue | Game Studies 2: Game Theory | Media Literacy |
Scripting 2 | |||
SEMESTER 3 - YEAR 2 | |||
Game Production 2 | Marketing & Social Media | Research Basics | Scripting 3 |
Work Integrated Learning | |||
SEMESTER 4 - YEAR 2 | |||
Asset Design 3: 2D Animation | Finance & Distribution | Game Production 3: Finishing | Game Studies 3: Technology |
SEMESTER 5 - YEAR 3 | |||
Asset Design 4: 3D Animation | Final Research Component | Game Studies 4: Mechanics | Scripting 4 |
SEMESTER 6 - YEAR 3 | |||
Final Project | |||
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DURATION(S):
3 Years Full Time
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COURSE TYPE:
Bachelor
Entry requirements
- Basic Entry Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent academic learning of an NQF 4 qualification or higher, with university exemption/endorsement.
- Computer literacy.
- Adequate hearing abilities & adequately sighted.
- English Language Proficiency
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Successful applicants for all courses must be proficient in written and spoken English.
In case of TOEFL or IELTS testing, students must score:
- 6.0 on IELTS
- 550 on TOEFL (paper-based)
- 213 on TOEFL (computer-based)
- 79 (Internet based)
If an applicant is a native English speaker or has studied in the medium of English on a secondary or post-secondary level, then the English language test requirement may be waived.
- Additional Entry Requirements
There may be additional entry requirements pertinent to your field of study, these will be communicated to you upon application.
Fees and Payments
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