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Game development courses in Melbourne
Hello! Thanks for your question about game development courses in Melbourne. Below is a list of universities/colleges in Melbourne that offer game development (and related) courses, ranked by school popularity (according to THE World Ranking) and accompanied by a brief overview of the program including information on connections to game companies, instructors, potential internship opportunities etc. While ranked on popularity of the overall school, the list is unnumbered in regards to its other offerings or the relevant department or degree. not mentioned, the information is unavailable on the university website. Below is a deep dive of my research.
Provides advanced technology and collaborative studio environment for students to create and explore game ideas. Related programme(s): Bachelor of Information Technology (Games development)
Students learn how to design, build, and manage computer game projects, covering topics from initial design concepts all the way to development, programming, and producing computer games. All students take an internship to gain industry experience and develop professional connections before graduation
3. RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University) Huge supporter of start-ups and hub of game development studios. Home to award-winning animation and VFX companies that have worked on Hollywood blockbusters (like Mad Max: Fury Road). Work placements with game companies are encouraged to gain real life industry experience. Bachelor of Design (Games) programme has close connections with the local independent games industry via instructors (lab teachers are industry professionals), overseas industry projects, games events, festivals and exhibitions.
Related programme(s): Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Graphics Programming), Bachelor of Design (Games), Bachelor of Design (Animation and Interactive Media)
Students experience working as part of a development team, taking on the roles of artist, programmer, producer, animator. The entire process of games development from design to production will be covered, including all major technical aspects.
Related programme(s): Bachelor of Information Technology - Games Development
Essential skills will be taught using latest industry software and development environments.
Related programme(s): Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games, Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games
Focuses on analog and digital games, and the development of practical creative skills in a games lab environment. Students may choose between 6 or 12 month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours, and accreditation placements
Related programme(s): Bachelor of Games and Interactivity
Students learn to use industry standard software (for example Unreal Engine 4, Unity3D, Autodesk 3D Studio Max and Maya) and other industry technologies. Instructors are actively involved in industry, working on indie games projects.
Related programme(s): Bachelor of Games Development, Associate Degree of Games Development
Students use latest industry software and resources and graduate with skills to work in simulation, virtual world and games industries. Core topics in market research, business concepts will also be covered.
Related programme(s): Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming), GAME PROGRAMMING (Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development 10343NAT)
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