Multimedia and Games

The Diploma of Screen and Media provides comprehensive training in the latest techniques and technologies used in animation, gaming, visual effects, and immersive media production.

Key topics covered include:

• learn to create highly detailed 3D environments, props, and assets.
• explore the principles of game design, level design, and game engines like Unity or Unreal to build interactive gaming experiences.
• study emerging technologies learning to develop immersive and interactive applications. Learn design principles and best practices for crafting compelling user experiences in immersive media environments.
• gain specialised skills in creating engaging VR experiences, implementing user interactions, and optimizing for VR hardware.
• develop skills in audio recording, editing, mixing, and sound design for various media projects, including games, animations, and podcasts.
• master video editing techniques, motion graphics, compositing, and visual effects using industry standard applications

With a well-rounded education in these cutting-edge fields, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue diverse career opportunities in the dynamic world of animation, gaming, and visual effects.

Have a hand in shaping the future of gaming and smart technologies.

From hands-on game development to navigating the nuances of intelligent systems, this course promises an immersive learning expedition. Balancing intricate technical skills with team collaboration essentials, it's the pathway to a groundbreaking career in the cutting-edge intersection of gaming and smart tech.

Dive in and be part of the future today.

During game development sessions, you'll work with top-of-the-line VR headsets, leveraging both the Unity and Unreal game engines.
Meanwhile, in the robotics sessions, you'll engage with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Jetson Nano microcontrollers, establishing sophisticated IoT networks that feed data to machine learning algorithms.

Gain these skills

• Programming & Software Development: The foundational knowledge to write, test, and optimize code across multiple languages, with an emphasis on both introductory and advanced techniques, as well as mobile and data-driven application development.
• Understanding & Implementing Emerging Technologies: Proficiency in identifying, evaluating, and implementing current and futuristic tech, especially in areas like IoT and intelligent systems.
• Collaborative & Critical Thinking Skills: The ability to work effectively within the ICT industry's team dynamics and apply advanced critical thinking to streamline and enhance work processes.

Take you programming skills to the next level

In this course you will embrace new technologies and develop skills in virtual reality, augmented reality, games development, mobile applications and advanced apps, Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics using Python, C# and Unity.

You will use current industry standards and emerging technology as you conduct LiveWorks projects with industry partners.

You'll be able to utilise project management techniques and develop advanced soft skills such as communication with clients through teamwork to align the end product with business needs. Independent thinking and problem-solving skills developed within your studies at Certificate IV level are further enhanced with real life client projects.

This course is suited to Certificate IV programming graduates, and computer programming professionals.

 Gain these skills

• Programming skills in the fields of computer games, robotics, mobile applications, virtual reality, and the internet of things.
• Project Management, team work and advanced client skills
• Software testing and debugging systems

Launch into a future-proof IT career

When you complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development) you will gain career enhancing knowledge and skills to support a wide range of growing gaming development, virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR, 360) fields. Opportunities exist to engage in real life projects using industry standard software, skills, and knowledge.

You will be an attractive applicant for roles growing in demand such as 3D modelling and animation, interactive media design and production, and user interface design.

Gain these skills:

• 3D modelling
• Immersive technologies
• Coding for games
• 3D animation
• Simple artificial intelligence
• Interactive media design
• Rapid prototyping
• Industry standard game design software and hardware
• All SM TAFE certificate IV IT qualifications include core skills of programming ethics and privacy, cyber risk management, critical thinking, new technology research, teamwork and client support.

Specialist facilities on-campus

Our Simulated Games Development Studio at the Thornlie campus provides a training environment designed to emulate professional industry working conditions and provide access to current industry-standard hardware and software. The simulated studio also provides students with opportunities to collaborate with other digital media students to create engaging interactive applications for a range of industries and platforms.