Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development
- Specialising in Software Development

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Overview

The Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development is the most industry focused and relevant games course in Australia, developed in response to a shortfall in relevant industry skill sets and driven by extensive consultation with Game Developers.

This course is delivered through project modules covering all aspects of game creation currently employed in game development, as well as new technologies currently being developed by the industry. Students will focus on furthering their skills in all aspects of C++ programming, before focusing on specializations in including Graphics, Effects, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Networking.  The course further focuses on providing students with the skills required to work across multiple platforms.
 
The highlight of this course for most of our students is the game project in which Art and Programming students work together to develop a game from concept. Working in a simulated industry environment with real industry input, students work in teams to build a completed, playable game which is then showcased widely.  Students  gain transferable industry-type experience whilst still studying. It is this experience that drives a 95% industry employment success rate for AIE’s programming graduates within three months of graduation.

For full course details, please contact us.

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Areas of Study

Game Development Industry
AIE students take part in a comprehensive series of industry presentations and networking events to promote strong understandings of industry roles and business areas. This builds on the industry simulated game project wherein students build a commercial quality game. 

Graphics
In a highly practical framework, students develop their programming and problem solving abilities, learning about key algorithms and real-time rendering techniques.  All development at this stage is done using a real-world game engine.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Working within a pre-built framework, students will explore the key technologies required to give in-game characters the appearance of intelligence. 

Console specific development
Students will work within the constraints of a console environment preparing them for the technologies most frequently used in the Australian Games Development environment and giving students key skills to carry into their career.

Networking
Using commercial level technologies, students will cover how to implement network play into games.

Software engineering techniques
Throughout the course students will be exposed to a number of software engineering fundamentals necessary for their progression into the games industry.  The practical focus throughout the course is on writing production quality code.

Workflow
Developing time management skills and working to game design documents, providing students with valuable skills in developing and meeting team expectations and deadlines.

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Course Costs

Please see this link for the advanced diploma tuition fee for 2010. You can also contact the campus of your choice for more information or available flexible payment options.  This is a VET FEE-HELP approved course.

Career prospects

On completion of the Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development, students have access to a wide range of careers in the games development and CGI industries.

Application Procedure

Applications for February 2011 intake are now open.  Applications for the July 2011 intake open in April. Contact your nearest campus for more information.

1. Download and send (email, fax or post) us the application form
2. We arrange an interview time with you and you gather your portfolio of art work or programming work
3. You drop in for your interview and show us your portfolio
4. We'll let you know if you're accepted and organise enrolment

Visit this page for more information about applying.

International Students

A score of 5.5 is required for IELTS.