Advanced Diploma of Game Programming

Game Programming I is intended to teach the fundamentals of game programming in an accessible, engaging way that assumes no prior knowledge. Using Unreal’s bespoke visual scripting tool, Blueprints, students will learn to implement game logic, identify and resolve bugs, and eventually bring a small game project to life. By the end of he subject, you will have built your own small game from scratch and learnt practical programming skills that form a strong foundation for further study in programming and game development.

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Game Design Principles introduces students to game design foundations, techniques and paradigms through a series of lecture-led and student-led activities. Students will explore game design principles through the analysis of existing game artefacts, applying those findings to the development of their own games. Students are introduced to a variety of analysis, development and presentation techniques encouraging discussion, creation and dissemination of their design choices through prototyping and documentation.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Digital Game Artefact and Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems examines the design, organisation, and operation of modern computer systems from both a hardware and a software perspective. In the first part of this subject, students explore the history and recent trends of computer architecture. They will be introduced to the five essential components of a computer system: input, output, memory, processor, buses and control. Contemporary, real-world examples are provided to delve in to each component and its contribution to the computer instruction cycle. The second part of this subject examines how system software brings computer system components together in an interactive and cohesive way, allowing autonomous computing solutions. Students will have the opportunity to recommend viable solutions for organisations by facilitating computer components and operating systems.

Assessment Tasks: Workbook, Presentation, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts and methodologies utilised in software development. Students will develop proficiency in user requirement analysis and software planning in order to address software project requirements. Fundamental procedural programming skills followed by Object Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigm will be introduced to enable students to deliver viable coding solutions. Lastly, students will verify and validate software solutions using an industry standard modelling language for presentation to technical and non-technical audiences.

Pre-requisite: ITP122 Introduction to Programming (only a pre-requisite for Diploma of Information Technology, Bachelor of Information Technology and Associate Degree of Information Technology courses)

Assessment Tasks: Workbook, software project

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject will build on student’s existing programming knowledge by exploring the fundamentals of object oriented programming (OOP) paradigms. Using project-based learning, students will solve software engineering problems by implementing classical data structures and algorithms. Through the examination of programming patterns and solutions and the interpretation of data sets, students will be enabled to solve more complex programming problems by selecting efficient and optimised algorithms.

Pre-requisite: ISE102 – Introduction to Software Engineering

Assessment Tasks: Programming solutions

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces students to mathematical concepts necessary for application of 3D game development, artificial intelligence (AI) and general software engineering. The main topics covered are discrete mathematics, pre-calculus, geometry and analytic geometry. Students will have the opportunity to apply these mathematical skills to solve real world software engineering problems.

Game Production Foundation combines art assets and basic scripting, enabling students to recognise how user experience is affected through art, design, and code. Utilising game development techniques and tools, students will create their own games, which requires a multifaceted approach including the following: project management, art and design theory, user interaction, menu systems, audio integration, scripting, game design and release. These trans-disciplinary artefacts scaffold the student’s knowledge for when they will interact with other disciplines in a professional development environment.

Pre-requisite: GDP102 Game Design Principles

Assessment Tasks: Game Development Report, Software Project, Website / Press Kit

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Game Programming II builds upon the foundational principles introduced in Game Programming I, providing students with a deeper understanding of the programming and design skills required for game development.

In this subject, students will engage with an industry-standard game engine and programming language, further developing their abilities to design, implement, and debug games. Emphasis will be placed on breaking down complex game development problems into smaller, manageable tasks and applying object-oriented programming concepts to solve these challenges efficiently. The subject will also cover key industry-standard practices in code management and version control, providing students with valuable tools to effectively manage complex software projects. By the end of this subject, students will be able to respond effectively to game design briefs and contribute meaningfully to the development of engaging, high-quality games.

Pre-requisite: GAM101 Game Programming I

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

The goal of this subject is to provide the students with an opportunity to collaborate on a series of projects, and enhance collaborative skills working within a team of people across multiple disciplines. Additionally, the assignments in this subject will challenge the student in finding creative solutions to project management and small scale rapid game creation. In teams, students will be asked to create and present various game prototypes over the duration of the subject. 

Assessment Tasks: Software Project and Journal

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces students to core concepts of Networking and Database Systems. Students will explore fundamentals of Database Management Systems and networking communication including peerto-peer and client-server typologies, various protocols and networking architectures. They are introduced to database models and apply fundamentals of querying and mutation of databases. Students will implement these concepts through completing multiple software engineering projects.

Bachelor of Information Technology: MIS102 Data and Networking

Assessment Tasks: Software Program, Database

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, students are introduced to the historical and contemporary application of computer graphics. They will explore and discuss the fundamental principles of graphics pipelines, rendering techniques and Graphic Processing Unit (GPU) programming. Using computer graphics Application Programing Interfaces (APIs), students will utilise appropriate rendering techniques to solve a variety of contemporary computer graphics application requirements. This subject aims to provide students with the theoretical and practical foundation in computer graphics to support emerging computing industry requirements.

Pre-requisite: MAT101 Mathematics 1, ISE102 Introduction to Software Engineering

Assessment Tasks: Video Presentation, Workbook, Graphical Application

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online