New Game Degree at The University of Technology, Sydney

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(Thanks to Yusuf for posting these details in the forum. More choices for game development education in NSW is always a good thing!)

This is hot off the press, or rather from the meeting of the UTS Academic Council who have just approved a new degree!

UTS: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GAMES DEVELOPMENT

The revised Bachelor of Science in Games Development will be available to school leavers from 2011. New subjects have also been added to this course for 2011.

Today’s games are large sophisticated computer programs that model 3D worlds in detail, implementing realistic physics, with believable computer controlled characters that connect thousands of players through virtual worlds. Game designers must create and manage the social, economic, and governance structures of these virtual worlds, addressing issues of plot, character development and storyline, integrating these in a real-time programming environment.

This course will provide you with a sound education in all aspects of information technology as well as the diverse range of skills necessary for a career in computer games development.

http://www.it.uts.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/

How to apply

Current School Leavers
If you are completing Year 12 in 2010 you will be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Games Development. You must apply through UAC and the course will be added onto the UAC website as a new course for school leavers – UAC code 603225.

Non-current School Leavers
Non-current school leavers can still apply for this course. The pathway with the Diploma of Information Technology (Games Development) (19050) at TAFE NSW is still applicable. Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Science in Games Development and who have completed 19050 Diploma of Information Technology (Games Development) will be eligible for 48 credit points of recognition of prior learning (RPL).

3-year degree. Total of 24 subjects.

8 Core Subjects (IT)

Communication for IT Professionals
Introduction to Information Systems
Programming Fundamentals
Web Systems
Business Requirements Modelling
Networking Essentials
Database Fundamentals
Project Management and the Professional

8 Core subjects (Games Development)

Applications Programming
Digital Multimedia
Game Design Studio 1
Game Design Studio 2
Introduction to Computer Game Design
Introduction to Computer Graphics

Select 2 subjects from the following:

3D Computer Animation
Computer Graphics Rendering Techniques
Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction to Computer Game programming
Human-Computer Interaction
Programming for Special Effects

8 Electives