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Kickstart your career in game development with a specialized program led by global industry professionals. Dive into the realm of Games Art and Design at Murdoch University, where you'll transform your gaming enthusiasm into professional expertise. This program enhances your understanding of game creation workflows, production principles, and cutting-edge industry tools. Through hands-on projects developing games and modifications, you'll master animation, 3D modeling, conceptual artwork, and design for mobile/VR platforms. The curriculum offers flexible specialization paths to align with your career aspirations, preparing you for roles such as: concept illustrator, game developer, or technical artist.
Aspiring concept artists will develop skills in visual storytelling through 2D artwork and character development. Future game designers will master world-building techniques, including level design and innovative gameplay mechanics. Production art students will focus on crafting digital assets like characters, objects, and environments while learning 3D modeling, animation, and texturing workflows. Discover how student Rhianna channeled their passion for character design into academic projects through their inspiring story.
Tailor your learning experience by focusing on specific disciplines: study how developers craft interactive experiences through gameplay systems, how illustrators visualize creative concepts, or how 3D artists produce game assets. This approach ensures you develop both foundational digital art competencies and practical knowledge of industry-standard methodologies.
Applicants are required to complete secondary education (Year 12 or Australian equivalent) currently or within the last two years are eligible to apply. Entry requirements vary country by country.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): 140 Written English; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 Overall; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 169 Overall; Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 Overall; Test of English as a Foreign Language Ð IBT (TOEFL IBT): 73 Overall; Occupational English Test (OET): C (250-290) Reading; C (250-290) Writing; C (250-290) Speaking; C (250-290) Listening