BITGDH Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development) (Honours)

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Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development) (Honours) - 4 years provides education which addresses the design and development of both entertainment and serious games. Students will become skilled in game design, game play, graphics, gaming AI and user experience. The degree offers national best practise work experience and job … For more content click the Read More button below.

The Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development) (Honours) - 4 years provides education which addresses the design and development of both entertainment and serious games. Students will become skilled in game design, game play, graphics, gaming AI and user experience. The degree offers national best practise work experience and job placement, training you for the needs of the industry or to start your own company. It also includes research training and a thesis enabling students to progress to a PhD.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

Program of study notes

1. This Program of Study serves as a suggested study plan. When core topics are offered in both halves of the year, students may enrol in these topics in either half of the year as long as requisites are met

2. Students may select either a 12-week (9 unit) or 20-week (13.5 unit) Industry Practicum. With the permission of the Course Coordinator and with the agreement of the industry partner, the practicum topics may be extended by six months by enrolling in the topic COMP3741 Extended Industry Experience. COMP3741 Extended Industry Experience does not attract fees or HECS payments. International students, please be aware that your student visa conditions may restrict you from undertaking COMP3741 within Australia. Please see the topic coordinator for further details.

Program of study
144 Units

Year 136 Units

Core31.5 Units

First half13.5 Units

Second half18 Units

Option4.5 Units

Year 236 Units

Core27 Units

Elective9 Units

Year 336 Units

Core22.5 Units

Option13.5 Units

Year 436 Units

Honours Program36 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

The course has been designed to prepare students to become computing professionals able to:

Design, develop, install, execute and support applications, systems software and hardware products, particularly games, with a strong emphasis on human-computer interaction. This includes the entertainment aspects of games and the development of games that contribute to the advancement of society through application to areas such as healthcare, defence and business
Solve complex problems through the use of information technology
Design, manage and analyse complex data-rich environments
Undertake a substantial research-oriented project
Work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team
Exhibit a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

The course provides experience of working in a team environment in industry. It also provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an IT-related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Design and develop interactive, user centred, engaging and accessible games

Deliver creative digital game environments across multiple platforms using state-of-the-art technologies

Analyse user problems and design appropriate and effective IT-based solutions

Develop and evaluate IT solutions to problems drawing on knowledge and skills in networking, programming, security, database and web technologies, and which align with business needs and industry standards

Understand and analyse human factors and apply ethical and professional practices

Work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts

Plan and execute a research project, applying relevant methodologies and knowledge appropriate to postgraduate research or advanced industrial investigation

Student progression rules

Students achieving a GPA of at least 5 at the end of third year will be eligible to continue into the fourth year of the course. Students who do not meet the GPA requirements will be able to exit with the Bachelor of Information Technology (Game Development) on completion of 108 units according to the first three years of study in the degree.

Associations

Course/Course specialisation association

Course/Exit award association

Honours - Embedded/Bachelor association