Game Art and Design Pathway Skill Set
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.
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
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 |