Bachelor of Design (Games)

Pathways for students looking to further their studies in a related field at RMIT from July 2020

This course offers pathway options. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, a formal pathway might be your way in.

Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred course. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree and helping you get the degree you want.

Use our Pathways finder or contact Study@RMIT for more information.

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International opportunities

Throughout your studies you will be encouraged to seek national and international exposure for your work by entering local and overseas festivals. Your outputs will be of international standard so that you can develop a career in the global games industry. International exchange opportunities are also encouraged.

RMIT’s Education Abroad Office (EAO) supports students to undertake an exchange or short term mobility activity with over 165 partner universities worldwide.

Electives and program structure

This course offers a unique learning environment, in that students are responsible for driving their chosen projects by developing and implementing ideas established in the first semester.

Year 1

You will be introduced to the unique,world-class game design studio courses, including:

critical game studies
game history
imaging and 2D artwork
game engines

Year 2

You’ll grow your understanding of game studies and production through the main studio courses, and will find modules focussing on:

concept art and advanced imaging
3D character design
sound design for interactive environments
experience design

Additionally, you will begin your journey as a broadly educated designer by taking electives in areas such as journalism, film, cultural studies, sound or animation.

Year 3

You’ll study in studios that address games design and analysis, games industry and professional portfolio skills.

You’ll produce a major team project aimed at a completed and publically-available game at the conclusion of the year, launching your career within games, or as a games graduate using their craft to expand the definition of games in other areas.