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Video games have become the most popular and profitable form of entertainment. With revenues in the hundreds of billions of dollars worldwide, the games industry now eclipses the film, music, and television industries!
In the Applied Immersive Game Design major, you will experience the entire game design process, from conceptualisation and development to playtesting and marketing. You’ll learn the tools, processes and skills required to design and develop modern digital games from scratch.
In addition to entertainment games, you will also learn how to develop applied games, which use the technologies and motivations of games to help solve real world problems.
To be Game Designer or Developer, you need to be:
Entry to the Applied Immersive Game Design major is open to anyone with entry to the University. However, it is strongly recommended that you have at least 14 credits in NCEA Level 2 science and mathematics (passed AS level Mathematics in CIE or achieved a 4 SL Maths for IB).
Secondary school studies in related subjects such as digital technologies, technology, or design and visual communication would be an advantage.
To complete a Bachelor of Product Design in Applied Immersive Game Design, you must complete compulsory courses in introductory product design, management, engineering, and mathematics, as well as required courses towards the Applied Immersive Game Design major.
During your study, you’ll develop skills such as:
In your first year, you will study the fundamentals of the game development process. You will learn the essentials of game design, including the process of game development, and create your first playable game prototype. Our dedicated facilities offer plenty of tools for creativity to help you start building a portfolio of work and begin to develop your own design identity right from the start of your degree.
The video game sector in Aotearoa is predicted to grow into a billion-dollar industry by 2023, and there is a high demand for new talent in this space.
Applied Immersive Game Design graduates have a broad range of skills that can be applied in a variety of roles, with career opportunities including:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Applied Immersive Game Design.
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