Pathway Outline
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Games Programming
Games Programming
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
CT73
CT73
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/03/2010
15/03/2010
Field of Education
0201 - Computer Science
0201 - Computer Science
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Nominal Hours
780
780
Accredited Date
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Expiry Date
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Description
The Diploma provides advanced level knowledge and skills sought of professional interactive games developers with a focus on Games Programming.
Packaging Rules
1. Core units
Complete 5 units as listed below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0647 | BSBCRT402A | Collaborate in a creative process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1139 | CUFIND402A | Develop screen and media specialist expertise | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0911 | BSBOHS509A | Ensure a safe workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0665 | BSBDES402A | Interpret and respond to a design brief | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0938 | BSBPMG510A | Manage projects | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Specialist units
Complete seven (7) units listed below:
3. Elective units
Complete five (5) elective units: Select two (2) units from the electives listed below, PLUS three (3) additional units from either the Specialist list (group 2) or Electives listed below or from a nationally endorsed Training Package comprising of: A maximum of one (1) unit at AQF level 4 A maximum of one (1) unit at AQF level 6, one or more electives from AQF level 5
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1071 | CUFANM502A | Create 3D digital environments | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D1068 | CUFANM402A | Create digital visual effects | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D0054 | ICAB4220B | Create scripts for networking | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1072 | CUFANM503A | Design animation and digital visual effects | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D0046 | ICAB4136B | Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data | 55 | Unit of competency |
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Note
1. The proponent and copyright owner for this course is Central Institute of Technology.
2. This course is a pathway leading to the completion of the Diploma of Interactive Games Devlopment, NTIS code: 52213.
3. Training providers who wish to deliver the courses covered in this application must obtain written approval from the proponent and be registered by their state/territory accrediting body. Contact the Director, Learning Portfolio Support at Central Institute of Technology on (08) 9427 1247 or email Carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au
4. Details of this course were entered on to STARS by Curriculum Development and Research, WA Dept of Training and Workforce Development, on 19/3/2010.
2. This course is a pathway leading to the completion of the Diploma of Interactive Games Devlopment, NTIS code: 52213.
3. Training providers who wish to deliver the courses covered in this application must obtain written approval from the proponent and be registered by their state/territory accrediting body. Contact the Director, Learning Portfolio Support at Central Institute of Technology on (08) 9427 1247 or email Carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au
4. Details of this course were entered on to STARS by Curriculum Development and Research, WA Dept of Training and Workforce Development, on 19/3/2010.
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