Overview
The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development) course will give you the knowledge and skills to work in gaming development and virtual reality (VR).
Career opportunities, include:
- assistant animator
- assistant digital media developer
- assistant games programmer
- assistant graphic designer
- support 2D/3D artist
Pathways to further study:
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design Specialisation)
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming Specialisation)
- BIS17 Bachelor of Information Systems
Studying the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development) at Holmesglen
With this course, you will discover the latest techniques used to develop 3D models and Games. You will learn how to create and develop 3d Models, Animations, Game user Interfaces, and programming techniques that give functionality to your games. We’ll help you bring your ideas to life – to create an experience player will never forget.
The program has been designed from the ground up to take advantage of the latest industry software and development environments, giving you the skills you need to design, create, develop and deploy games to your target platform and app stores.
You will make the most of the industry’s latest software (including Maya, Unity, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and 3D Coat) and learn how to design, create, develop and deploy a wide range of games.
During this practical program, you will develop the skills and knowledge you need to get your foot in the door or launch your own indie title.
Skills you will acquire include:
• 3d Modelling
• 3d Sculpting
• Character development
• Asset design
• Level design
• Animation
• UI development
• Visual effects
• Game Design
• C# Game programming
Course structure
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| ICTGAM418 |
Use simple modelling for animation |
| CUAANM303 |
Create 3D digital models |
| ICTGAM428 |
Create 3-D characters for interactive games |
| ICTGAM426 |
Write narrative scripts for interactive games |
| ICTGAM421 |
Identify and apply games design and game play principles |
| ICTGAM431 |
Design and create 3-D digital models |
| ICTGAM427 |
Use 3-D software interface and toolsets |
| ICTGAM429 |
Develop 3-D components for interactive games |
| ICTDMT404 |
Create visual design components for digital media |
| ICTGAM425 |
Create visual design components in interactive games |
| ICTICT433 |
Build graphical user interfaces |
| ICTPRG302 |
Apply introductory programming techniques |
| ICTGAM420 |
Produce interactive games |
| ICTPRG430 |
Apply introductory object-oriented language skills |
| ICTICT451 |
Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTICT443 |
Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| BSBXCS404 |
Contribute to cyber security risk management |
| ICTSAS432 |
Identify and resolve client ICT problems |
| ICTICT426 |
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices |
| BSBCRT404 |
Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| ICTGAM418 | Use simple modelling for animation |
| CUAANM303 | Create 3D digital models |
| ICTGAM428 | Create 3-D characters for interactive games |
| ICTGAM426 | Write narrative scripts for interactive games |
| ICTGAM421 | Identify and apply games design and game play principles |
| ICTGAM431 | Design and create 3-D digital models |
| ICTGAM427 | Use 3-D software interface and toolsets |
| ICTGAM429 | Develop 3-D components for interactive games |
| ICTDMT404 | Create visual design components for digital media |
| ICTGAM425 | Create visual design components in interactive games |
| ICTICT433 | Build graphical user interfaces |
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques |
| ICTGAM420 | Produce interactive games |
| ICTPRG430 | Apply introductory object-oriented language skills |
| ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management |
| ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems |
| ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices |
| BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements into this qualification as per the Training Package.
Holmesglen does requires all applicants to have the ability to:
• turn on a computer
• use a mouse and keyboard
• open and close a software application
• conduct a search in a web browser
• save a file, and locate a saved file
• download and install software applications.
Applicants intending to learn remotely will require access to:
A computer or laptop with the following minimum specification:
Quad Core CPU
• 16GB of RAM
• CPU with minimum 4ghz processor or faster
• 200GB of Storage
• Monitor 24" (PC only, dual monitor optional but preferred)
• Headset with microphone (webcam optional but preferred)
• Access to a reliable Internet connection
Applications:
• Microsoft Word - access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
• WebEx - free to download
• Unity - student License Free
• Maya - student License Free
• 3D Coat - student to purchase or
• ZBrush - access through Holmesglen MyHorizon or student can choose to purchase
• Substance Painter - student License Free
• Adobe Photoshop - access through Holmesglen MyHorizon or student can choose to purchase
• Adobe Premier - access through Holmesglen MyHorizon or student can choose to purchase
• GitHub desktop - free to download
• 7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
• Google Chrome – recommended web browser
• Onedrive or google drive/dropbox account for storage.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a Pre Training Review interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan and identify any learning support needs.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
After completion of this program, you will receive ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development).
How to apply
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Full Fee | $9,063.00 | |
| Government subsidised | $3,505.50 | |
| Concession | $701.10 | |
| JobTrainer | $701.10 | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
|
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| Materials fee | $0.00 | |
| Activities fee | $0.00 | |
Additional costs may also apply for course consumables and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses.
To view the additional costs that may apply to your course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.