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

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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.

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QUALIFICATION

Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Production
SAQA ID No: 110820; Duration 3 years; NQF Level 7;

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

Semester 1 - Year 1
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

Modules & Module Content Subject to Change.

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
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

Fees: View our current  Fee Schedule for information on our course fees.
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