Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Animation

Overview

The Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Animation offers students a competitive edge in the fields of animation and games development.

You'll acquire a broad understanding of animation through the practice of animation techniques. Learn about film, television and animation history and theory; as well as the role of games in contemporary society and how games are developing as a cultural industry.

Study structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/ Bachelor of Animation requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to:

• Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings of Games and Interactivity
• Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in the area of Games and Interactivity
• Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of Games and Interactivity
• Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in the area of Games and Interactivity
• Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
• Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
• Bachelor of Games and Interactivity: coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international contexts
• Bachelor of Animation: exercise critical thinking and judgement to articulate concepts and solve problems across a range of animation media and contexts
• Bachelor of Animation: analyse, critically review, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of animation to inform creative and technical decision-making
• Bachelor of Animation: apply cognitive and technical skills to pre-visualise and produce animation within linear or interactive narrative structures
• Bachelor of Animation: demonstrate a breadth of creative and production techniques to craft high quality characters, objects, environments and their animation
• Bachelor of Animation: present a clear, coherent and independent articulation of animation topics, genres and trends within the field of animation
• Bachelor of Animation: show initiative and judgement during the development, production and management of animated concepts
• Bachelor of Animation: compare, select and apply best-practice production techniques and workflows to different animation mediums and contexts
• Bachelor of Animation: extend communication and organisational skills to manage animation projects and tasks with personal responsibility and accountability
• Bachelor of Animation: perceive organisational, social, legal and ethical issues, and address these within the development, production and distribution of animated productions.

Career opportunities

This program provides a range of opportunities within the games and animation industries – as well as allied creative industries such as digital media and motion graphics.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Games and Interactivity / Bachelor of Animation, students must complete (400 credit points) as follows:

• 8 Animation core units (100 credit points)
• 4 Games and Interactivity core units (50 credit points)
• 7 units of study from the Animation major (100 credit points)
• 8 units of study from the Games and Interactivity major (100 credit points)
• 4 units of study (50 credit points) comprising a minor or electives.

Students must not complete more than 187.5 credit points (normally 15 units) at Introductory level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative.

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Professional Placement. This option is not available to international students.

Professional recognition

On completion of the qualification students may be eligible to become members of the following industry and peak bodies, and should confirm their eligibility with the association.

• Screen Services Association of Victoria
• Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
• Melbourne Art Directors Club (MADC)
• Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS)
• Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPA)
• Game Developers' Association of Australia (GDAA).

Professional placements

Professional placements are subject to a competitive selection process.

Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 475 credit points comprising:

• 8 Animation core units (100 credit points)
• 4 Games and Interactivity core units (50 credit points)
• 7 units of study from the Animation major (100 credit points)
• 8 units of study from the Games and Interactivity major (100 credit points)
• 4 units of study from the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points)
• 2 units of study (25 credit points) comprising of electives.

Students who elect to undertake a 6-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 437.5 credit points comprising:

• 8 Animation core units (100 credit points)
• 4 Games and Interactivity core units (50 credit points)
• 7 units of study from the Animation major (100 credit points)
• 8 units of study from the Games and Interactivity major (100 credit points)
• 2 units of study from the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points)
• 3 units of study (37.5 credit points) comprising of electives

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Animation is 200 credit points (normally 16 units), 100 credit points maximum from each discipline

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course.

Meeting course prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

STAT/Bridging courses

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.