Game Design For Beginners
This beginner course has been designed to help develop the skills and knowledge to define and develop game mechanics including the use of game design documentation, prototyping gameplay, interactive environments and the process behind Q&A for games. You will be using industry standard software, the Unity game engine as well as Pro Builder to create a playable game prototype.
The course will provide you with a portfolio piece which will help establish or enhance your portfolio of work for entry into further study.
Topics
Unity Game Engine
Game Design Documentation
Probuilder
Game Functionality
Debugging
Course Fees and Start Dates
Please see course start dates and associated fees below.
Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).
- Commencing 22nd Nov 2021
- 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm AEDT (daylight savings) | Mon, Wed session
- Online via Zoom
- Half Semester (4 weeks)
- Full Fee: $250
- Year 10, 11 and 12: $250
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Courses fees include a non-refundable enrolment fee ($65).
Training to eligible students living or working in the ACT is delivered with ACT SKILLED CAPITAL FUNDING FOR TRAINING.
Skilled Capital is an ACT Government training initiative, funded by the ACT and Australian Governments.
The minimum computer specifications that we recommend for Certificate courses are:
- i5 microprocessor
- 8 GB ram
- This is a 100% online delivered course so there is a reasonable bandwidth speed required (512kbps minimum recommended) and downloads may vary from 60MB – 100MB per week for classes. An initial download of the software will be needed and this is around 4GB.
- Headset with microphone
The minimum suggested computer specifications are:
- i7 microprocessor
- 8 GB ram
- 6 series NVidia graphics card
- This is a 100% online delivered course so there is a reasonable bandwidth speed required (512kbps minimum recommended) and downloads may vary from 60MB – 100MB per week for classes. An initial download of the software will be needed and this is around 4GB.
- Headset with microphone
If your current computer meets these specifications, you will be able to install and run the software required for your course.
Online students will need the following software to successfully complete the course:
- Unity3D Personal Edition - Unity
- Autodesk Maya - Autodesk
- Photoshop – Student versions can be purchased through the Adobe creative suite. Gimp can be used as a free alternative, however all our course resources and teacher knowledge revolve around using the Creative Cloud applications.
- Web browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
- Adobe Connect plugin
- PDF Reader such as Adobe Acrobat reader
Students will also need an internet connection, preferably broadband for streaming live discussions, collaboration and downloads.
The minimum computer specifications that we recommend for Certificate courses are:
- i5 microprocessor
- 8 GB ram
- This is a 100% online delivered course so there is a reasonable bandwidth speed required (512kbps minimum recommended) and downloads may vary from 60MB – 100MB per week for classes. An initial download of the software will be needed and this is around 4GB.
- Headset with microphone
The minimum suggested computer specifications are:
- i7 microprocessor
- 8 GB ram
- 6 series NVidia graphics card
- This is a 100% online delivered course so there is a reasonable bandwidth speed required (512kbps minimum recommended) and downloads may vary from 60MB – 100MB per week for classes. An initial download of the software will be needed and this is around 4GB.
- Headset with microphone
If your current computer meets these specifications, you will be able to install and run the software required for your course.
Online students will need the following software to successfully complete the course:
- Unity Game Engine Personal (Free) - download link
- Web browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
- ProBuilder
Students will also need an internet connection, preferably broadband for streaming live discussions, collaboration and downloads.
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