CUF50207 Diploma of Interactive Digital Media (Games) Course summary

CUF50207 Diploma of Interactive Digital Media (Games)
Classroom based - Full time South Bank
Course summary
TAFE Queensland Brisbane
South Bank : Classroom based - Full time : Starts on 27-01-2015
Full fee: $12,500
Careers: Gaming Worker
Outcome: Diploma
THIS COURSE IS ELIGIBLE FOR VET FEE-HELP
Colour, composition, communicate, connect, create – if these are your buzz words, then a career in digital design
and IT is for you. Become a graphic or web designer, illustrator, animator, video and game developer or create
online content for the next Smartphone app. The choice is yours when you enrol in one of our courses. You will
learn job-ready skills that will bring you to the cutting-edge of this ever-evolving field.
Course details
The Diploma of Interactive Digital Media, with a specialisation in Games Development, will equip you for a career in
the games industry in areas such as games design, 3D modelling, animation, games programming, testing,
character design and interaction design. This games course explores the creative and technical practices required
for producing games. You will develop skills in:
3D modelling and animation
Concept art
Character design
Game design
Game programming.
On completion of this digital media course, you will have produced a comprehensive body of work in preparation for
entering the games industry.
To enrol directly with us, simply call 13 72 48.
If you are applying to QTAC, please use the following codes:
Full Fee - QTAC Code 555243
Please read the TAFE Queensland rules prior to enrolment.
Articulation Options
Students may apply to study the Diploma as a discrete qualification with the Diploma of Interactive Digital Media
[Specialisation: Games] or the dual award option, which provides direct entry to the program below upon
successful completion of the Diploma:
Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment (Queensland University of Technology)
Full Fee - QTAC Code: 555243
Additional University Pathway Options
Credit towards the following degree programs is available to graduates of the Diploma. Students must apply for
University entry through QTAC.
Bachelor of Creative Arts (University of Southern Queensland)
Students may apply for academic credits equivalent to one year
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive and Visual Design) (Queensland University of Technology)
Students may apply for academic credits equivalent to one year
Diploma graduates will receive a minimum Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) of 82 (OP equivalent 10).
QUT and Griffith University will give 5 bonus rank points bringing a graduate's TER to 87 (OP equivalent 8).
For more information about University Pathways visit our articulation web page.
This qualification is eligible for the Commonwealth VET FEE-HELP loan scheme.
The pre-requisite components of this program will require an upfront student contribution fee of $100. For the
Diploma component of the program, students can access VET FEE HELP assistance.
Check out which financial support option is right for you.
You might be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Note: All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is
subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, appropriate
accreditation and registration requirements.
For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in
which the unit commences. The fee schedule outlines unit fees and census dates applicable per semester of
enrolment.
Topics:
Check out the study units below to find the topics covered in this course. Please note not all elective subjects will
be available at all listed locations.
Hours of study:
Full-time 12 months
Classes are generally scheduled between the hours of 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday.
Classes may be scheduled at night and are subject to change
We have two major intakes in February or July. If you are interested in starting a program outside of these times,
please call 13 72 48 for more info.
Entry requirements
School leavers must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and
personal competencies
and
Competence in Windows applications (eg. word processing packages) and Creative Talent are also desirable
Units
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process (Core)
BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace (Core)
BSBREL401A Establish networks (Core)
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation (Core)
BSBPMG510A Manage projects (Core)
CUFDIG404A Apply scripting language in authoring (Elective)
CUFANM501A Create 3D digital character animation (Elective)
CUFANM502A Create 3D digital environments (Elective)
CUFANM503A Design animation and digital visual effects (Elective)
CUFDIG504A Design games (Elective)
CUFDIG506A Design interaction (Elective)
BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice (Elective)
ICAGAM507A Develop intermediate 3-D software for games and interactive media (Elective)
BSBDES501A Implement design solutions (Elective)
CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production (Elective)
CUVACD501A Refine drawing and other visual representation tools (Elective)
CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations (Pre-Requisite, Mandatory)
CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models (Pre-Requisite, Mandatory)
There may be one or more elective competencies, these may differ between TAFE regions. Please contact the
region for more information.
Last updated on 5 November 2014