Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:16 PM AWST
22/07/2026 5:16 PM AWST
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Games Artist
Games Artist
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
CT31
CT31
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/07/2008
29/07/2008
Field of Education
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
1003 - Visual Arts And Crafts
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Nominal Hours
710
710
Accredited Date
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Expiry Date
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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.
Participants select to specialize in one of five streams: General, Games Artist, Technical Artist, Level Designer or Games Programmer.
Packaging Rules
1. Core Units
Complete all 6 core units 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 the 6 specialist units listed below
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6490 | CUVDES02A | Apply the design process to 2-dimensional work in response to a brief | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1066 | CUFANM303A | Create 3D digital models | 75 | Unit of competency |
| 70325 | Draw superficial human anatomy | 30 | Module | |
| C6483 | CUVCRS06A | Make scale models | 70 | Unit of competency |
| C6473 | CUVCOR08A | Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept | 70 | Unit of competency |
| C6474 | CUVCOR09A | Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept | 40 | Unit of competency |
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 (those below are recommended units)
A maximum of 1 unit at AQF level 5
1 or more electives at AQF level 4
A maximum of 1 unit at AQF level 3 (those below are recommended units)
A maximum of 1 unit at AQF level 5
1 or more electives at AQF level 4
| 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 |
| D4355 | CUFIND301B | Work effectively in the screen and media industries | 20 | Unit of competency |
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Note
This training program was created on 15 July 2008, by Central TAFE as a pathway of 51916.
This qualification/pathway is copyright of Central TAFE and should be consulted for full description of requirements
Further information on this program may be obtained by contacting the Director, Learning Portfolio Support on 94271247 or email carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au.
This qualification/pathway is copyright of Central TAFE and should be consulted for full description of requirements
Further information on this program may be obtained by contacting the Director, Learning Portfolio Support on 94271247 or email carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au.
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