Bachelor of Information Technology (Games and Entertainment Design)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBCP

SATAC Code
434881 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 60.35 (for 2015)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 70.00 (for 2016)
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to:

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and
- obtain a competitive ATAR, and
- meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-
Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:
- Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a University Foundation Studies program
OR
Completed one of the following professional courses:
- Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP)
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
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Aim

This program prepares graduates for professional careers in their chosen field by developing knowledge and skills in the theory and practice of information technology.

Content & Structure

The program consists of:

Core courses in Information Technology (58.5 units)
An Elective course (4.5 units)
A major (36 units) in Games and Entertainment Design
A final semester group project (9.0 units)

A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Network Fundamentals	INFT 1012	4.5
Problem Solving and Programming	COMP 1039	4.5
Design Thinking and Digital Innovation	INFS 1020	4.5
Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1016	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Systems Analysis	INFS 1021	4.5
Database Fundamentals	INFT 1020	4.5
Programming Fundamentals	COMP 1040	4.5
IT Project Management	INFT 1021	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Interface Design, Interaction and Experience	INFT 1004	4.5
Web Development	INFT 2064	4.5
Data Structures	COMP 2012	4.5
Agile Development with .NET	COMP 3021	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Systems Design	INFS 2037	4.5
Tools for Software Development	INFT 2063	4.5
Game Asset Creation	INFT 2062	4.5
Software Development with C++	COMP 3023	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Computer Game Design Concepts	COMP 3025	4.5
Small Business for Professionals	BUSS 2040	4.5
Mobile Game Development	INFT 3034	4.5
Artificial Intelligence	COMP 2019	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Game Engines and Graphics	INFT 3032	4.5
ICT Project	INFT 3025	9	Note(s): 3

Rules & notes

Notes

1. The majority of the courses are delivered at the Mawson Lakes Campus with the remainder taught at City West or Magill. Please check the timetable to confirm the location and possible external mode offering.

2. The University elective is a course from any school or program within the University of South Australia that is freely chosen by students, subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability.

3. Enrolment in this course is required at least six weeks prior to the study period beginning so projects can be allocated to student groups.