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Certificate IV in Interactive Games Development
Certificate IV in Interactive Games Development
51916
7537
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The Certificate IV in Interactive Games Development comprises the first stage of a career pathway in the interactive games development industry. The Certificate IV provides the preparatory level of knowledge and skills for internship positions in games development houses or in leading “indie’” games development teams. The Diploma of Interactive Games Development will provide the advanced level knowledge and skills sought by the industry of professional interactive games developers.
Participants select to specialize in one of five streams: General, Games Artist, Technical Artist, Level Designer or Games Programmer.
Schedule
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CT34 | Technical Artist |
| CT35 | Level Designer |
| CT31 | Games Artist |
| CT32 | Games Programmer |
1.
Learners are to complete 6 Core units, 6 Specialist units and 3 Elective units.
Core Units: Complete all 6 core units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6489 | CUVDES01A | Apply colour theory in response to a brief | 20 | Unit of competency |
| 70324 | Design a Computer Game | 40 | Module | |
| D0887 | BSBOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C6501 | CUVDSP15A | Research and apply techniques for application to spatial design | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C6545 | CUVVSP13A | Research and experiment with techniques for digital image enhancement and manipulation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| 70323 | Review a Computer Game | 20 | Module |
2.
Specialist units: Complete 6 specialist units from the list below.
3.
Elective units:
Complete 3 elective units - All elective units must be relevant and nationally endorsed units.
A maximum of 1 unit at AQF level 3;
A maximum of 1 unit at AQF level 5;
1 or more electives at AQF level 4;
(those below are recommended units)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5789 | CUFADM02A | Address copyright | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4184 | CUFIMA03A | Create 2D digital animation | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C4185 | CUFIMA04A | Create 3D digital animation | 75 | Unit of competency |
| C1029 | ICPMM65DA | Create web pages with multimedia | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0645 | BSBCRT301A | Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0661 | BSBDES303A | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C4171 | CUFEDT05A | Operate a non-linear editing system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1137 | CUFIND301A | Work effectively in the screen and media industries | 20 | Unit of competency |
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VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is Central TAFE on behalf of the Department of Education and Training. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51916.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the Department of Education and Training or the Director, Learning Portfolio Support, Central TAFE, Perth Campus, Aberdeen Street, NORTHBRIDGE WA 6000, telephone (08) 9427 1247.
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