Design games

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:38 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUADIG514

State Code
ODJ09

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
16/04/2021

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

26/11/2021

Field of Education

020119 - Artificial Intelligence

Original Release Date

26/11/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design technically feasible games, including interpreting game design briefs, researching game ideas and literature, and drafting and finalising game design documents.The unit applies to those who generate, research and develop a game idea through to documentation of the mechanics and design. They are responsible for communicating the vision for a game to the rest of the team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify project requirements

1.1 Identify objective and intended outcomes of game brief in consultation with required personnel
1.2 Identify factors that may impact on design of game
1.3 Clarify target audience and determine format and delivery platform of game in discussion with required personnel

2. Research games and generate ideas

2.1 Identify different game genres in consultation with required personnel
2.2 Play different genres, including traditional and digital games
2.3 Identify different games’ objectives using game theory and game literature
2.4 Generate ideas for game designs that are technically feasible and that respond to game brief
2.5 Discuss game ideas in collaboration with required personnel
2.6 Select game genre and idea that responds to the game brief

3. Draft game design document

3.1 Determine structure of game and document all elements
3.2 Develop prototype game sequence to be used in development phase
3.3 Confirm prototype can test effectiveness of gameplay elements
3.4 Develop register of game assets in consultation with required personnel
3.5 Present draft game design document for feedback from required personnel using various presentation techniques

4. Finalise game design document

4.1 Review and adjust game design objectives as required
4.2 Discuss and confirm additional modifications to game design with required personnel
4.3 Specify game production requirements and proposed testing strategies
4.4Produce final game design document, reflecting additional modifications

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AWJ26	CUADIG504	Design games	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGT1	CUA60620	Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media	Qualification
BGU7	CUA51020	Diploma of Screen and Media	Qualification