TAFE SA Home TAFE SA International Home
TAFE SA Moodle

Arts & Design

Film, TV & Game Art

Courses

Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games

Incorporating:
  • Certificate III in Media
  • Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games

TAFE SA Intake 2012
Duration 24 months Full Time
National Code ICA50211
TAFE SA Code TP00072
Example Career Profile Computer Animator
Faculties Game Art Studies
pdf icon Print Course Brochure

Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study
Mode
Study
Load
Scheduled Student
Group
  Tea Tree Gully 842315 Applications Closed On Campus FT Day Only Award

Course Notes

Applies to all Student Groups

  • Course fees and a material fee are to be paid at enrolment. The material fee will depend on study choice. This is a competitive field of employment and it is recommended that students complete all three qualifications and build a comprehensive portfolio of art by the end of Diploma.

Expected Employment Outcome Example

Graduates of this program will be suitable for employment as junior artists in game development studios or digital media studios providing modelling and texturing skills. Past graduates who are working in the industry are strictly modellers and texturers. Graduates will need to be persistent in marketing themselves to employers and in keeping an up to date industry portfolio. Graduates will also need to consider using these skills in the serious games sector, advertising, simulation and learning materials development enterprises.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate III in Media
This course provides the foundation for gaining a range of skills for creating digital media content in the creative industries. This qualification encompasses 2D /3D design skills, concept development, digital graphics, web authoring, 2D animation and an introduction to audio/video production techniques.

Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games
Advanced 3D modelling in MAYA; advanced texturing; game development business; game engines; portfolio consolidation; industry liaison; DVD authoring (showreel) ; plus specialisations in mobile and PDA technology, simulation industry concepts.

Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games
Professional level modelling and texturing; Portfolio consolidation; game development pipeline, serious games industry concepts.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

  • Certificate III in Media [CUF30107]
  • Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games [ICA40911]
  • Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games [ICA50211]

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Fees

In July 2012 the South Australian Government will be introducing the Skills For All policy initiative. Skills For All may impact the eligibility and funding arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training in South Australia. As a direct result of this initiative, TAFE SA will reassess all student fees prior to Semester 2, 2012. This may result in some student fees decreasing whilst others may increase.

TAFE SA will advise students of new fees as soon as they are available. Information on Skills For All is available at http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

pdf icon Download as PDF

Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Further Information

For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online