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Game Art and Design Pathway Skill Set

Game Art and Design Pathway Skill Set

State ID MAD21
Your direct route into the games industry

Step into the exciting world of game development with our Game Art and Design Pathway Skill Set! Your Direct Route into the Games Industry.

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Game design studio

This course remains FEE FREE in 2025! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

 

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

Overview

Campus Margaret River

When All year round

Study Mode Online

Take your first step into the exciting world of game development with our Game Art and Design Pathway. This 20-week, fully online program is the perfect starting point for anyone passionate about gaming and digital art. It is designed to build your skills from the ground up, preparing you for advanced study and a future career in the industry.
Over two terms, you will go from learning the basics of 3D software to building your first complete game environments and interactive components.

Term 1 - 3D Fundamentals:

3D Software Fundamentals: Gain confidence navigating and using industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine.

Core Modeling Techniques: Learn the principles of polygonal modeling by creating simple, effective 3D models for game environments.

Term 2 - Environment & Component Design:

Interactive Components: Build your first interactive game elements, including a functional door and a user interface control panel.

Rendering and Presentation: Understand how to prepare and complete image rendering processes to professionally showcase your 3D creations.

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All year round, 2025

Details

When All year round, 2025
Where Margaret River
How Online

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
ICTGAM425 Create visual design components in interactive games
ICTGAM427 Use 3-D software interface and toolsets
ICTGAM429 Develop 3-D components for interactive games
ICTGAM431 Design and create 3-D digital models
ICTGAM433 Prepare and complete image rendering processes

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