Multimedia and Games

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.

Full-time attendance is equivalent to three days a week.

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.

Become a digital guru!

Garner your creativity and step towards a leading digital media career with the Certificate IV in Digital Media Technologies.

Gain these skills:

·create digital visual effects

·work with digital images

·create interactive media

·engage in digital content creation

·design for interactive websites

·develop projects using 2D and 3D animation technologies

·develop eLearning design skills

You will acquire valuable experience in supporting projects, fulfilling client expectations, working in a digital media environment and with workplace health and safety.

Do you want to take your digital media skills to the next level, learn how to create 3D models, animate them and place them into a video production? Do you want to add to your programming skill set and learn how to develop mobile apps?

If so then the Diploma of Digital Media Technologies may be just what you are looking for.

Or do you want to focus on the multimedia side of things and avoid the programming?

If so, then the Diploma of Digital Media Technologies - Multimedia Stream could be what you are looking for.

Maybe you want to learn to program dynamic web pages and applications for mobile devices?

The Diploma of Digital Media Technologies - Programming Stream provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in designing, developing and refining digital media technologies as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team. It provides the opportunity to work in new and emerging digital media technology areas, such as online, and interactive design and development, and with tools and equipment, such as software, Web 2 tools, technologies and mobile devices.

Create and explore new worlds with this animation & game art qualification

Through this course, you will gain skills in producing professional animation and game art using industry standard software.

This course is 100% practical and you will develop your creative abilities in:

·3D modelling and texturing

·Concept art and storyboarding

·2D and 3D animation

·Game art and design

·Film editing

·Visual effects

·Software such as Autodesk, Toon Boom Harmony, Unit and Adobe Photoshop Premiere Pro, After Effects and Animate

Enter the gateway to the creative world of animation and games art

Through this entry-level course, you will gain a range of skills in designing and producing digital art, animation and games and will be engaged in real life animation challenges. You will gain art and design skills that will put you on the path to be competitive in the global entertainment industry. 

Through this qualification, you will be introduced to 3D modeling, digital art, animation and game design using industry standard software. The skills and knowledge you will gain from this certificate will put you on the right track to gaining an exciting and satisfying career in animation and you will also be equipped to continue with your studies with North Metropolitan TAFE's Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation and Games Art).