Higher Certificate in Game Design and Production
Your Dream Career in Games is Only Limited by Your Imagination
Admission Requirement
National Senior Certificate with Higher Certificate entry or equivalent.
Qualification
Higher Certificate in Game Design and Production
(SAQA ID No: 110793, NQF Level 5)
Duration
1.5 Years Online (Distance)
Higher Certificate in Game Design and Production
Course Duration
1.5 Years Online (Distance)
Effort
5 - 10 hours per week
Delivery
Online learning (blended with practical studio work)
Start Date
March, May, July, September
Tuition Fee
R39 500
Your Career in Game Design and Production Begins Now
introduction
Higher Certificate in Game Design and Production programme equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to create games with a strong focus on technology and creativity. The curriculum aims to contribute to the growth, quality and competitiveness of the graduates entering the African and international gaming industries.
What Will I Learn?
Game studies: storytelling and game theory
Digital imaging: creating 2D imagery
Scripting: coding for games
UI design: enhancing the game-user experience
Game production: understanding the basics
Asset design: building digital models/props
Introduction to game engines
How Will The Programme Run?
The theory part of the programme is online learning (done by yourself from the comfort of home)
When a module requires a practical component you have the opportunity to book studio time at a campus nearest to you, or alternatively make use of your own studio or a private industry studio.
The Campuses are open in the evenings Tuesday – Thursday from 6pm – 9pm, and Saturday from 9am – 4pm.
The practical modules require applied studio time of 2.5 – 3 hrs per week.
Careers
Career Options
- Technical artist
- Games developer
- Story Writer (games)
- Game World Editor
- Digital media producer
Software Requirements
The following software will be required for the successful completion of the programme and needs to be acquired by the student.
- C# for Scripting
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Unity and Unreal Game Engine
- Maya
- Blender
- ToonBoom: Storyboard Pro (Optional for Self-Study)
