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At SAE, we provide game developers and designers with the skills, equipment, mentorship, and connections to turn ideas into realities. SAE is all for creators, see for yourself.

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Study Games at SAE



Make the transition from gamer to a game developer, exploring a range of genres for a range of platforms - roleplaying games, platformers, adventure, PC, FPS, mobile, and VR.

At SAE you won't find yourself in a lecture with 300 people or even in a traditional lecture at all. You'll be in a studio environment using industry-standard software like Unreal Engine 4, Unity3D, Autodesk 3D Studio Max and Maya, developing for technologies such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Android, and iOS. You'll also learn to speak how the professionals do with expert lecturers guiding you in industry-standard languages C++ and C#.

Your growth and development will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects, not theoretical based essays. This will ultimately help you build up a body of work and a portfolio to share with potential employers or first clients.

Course options at SAE

Creative Industries Master of Creative Industries
Duration(s)
4 Trimesters (Full time)
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Masters
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Online
Creative Industries

Master of Creative Industries

Throughout this course, you will learn from industry thought-leaders, be mentored by experienced SAE lecturers, collaborate with your peers, and extend your connections through our global network.



Centered on a major capstone project, the Master of Creative Industries offers a collaborative online learning experience where you will refine your technical knowledge and research and practical skills in preparation for industry leadership roles as well as gain the know-how to forge your own path as an entrepreneur.

Games Bachelor of Games Development
Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Bachelor
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Games

Bachelor of Games Development

Games are fast becoming some of the biggest entertainment properties in the world and now more and more industries are also using the positive effects of 'gamification' and games to encourage behavioural change, particularly in fields of healthcare, training and safety.

Be a part of this growing industry with our Bachelor of Games Development. This course is designed to build your expertise in programming and design, helping you to make the transition from gamer to a game developer, exploring a range of genres for a range of platforms - role playing games, platformers, adventure, PC, FPS, mobile, and VR.

Games Associate Degree of Games Development
Duration(s)
4 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
6 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Associate Degree
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Games

Associate Degree of Games Development

The Associate Degree of Games Development gives you the qualifications and skills to work in a supervised paraprofessional role supporting qualified industry professionals. You'll start making games in your first trimester in this practical project based course as you develop your skills and knowledge in areas such as player psychology, level design, social and mobile game development, gameplay programming, game design, app design, project management, serious games and more.

Games Diploma of Game Development
Duration(s)
2 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
3 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Undergraduate Diploma
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Brisbane, 

Byron Bay, 

Melbourne, 

Perth, 

Sydney
Games

Diploma of Game Development

In a matter of months, you'll learn the key fundamentals in game development. Learn on the latest software, with face-to-face guidance from expert lecturers who will give you a deep knowledge in game development, mechanics, dynamics and game design.
To complement your technical skills, you will graduate with employability skills, introductory project management skills and scholarly techniques for higher education.

Games Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality
Duration(s)
2 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
3 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
Qualification Undergraduate Diploma
Available to Domestic Students International Students
Campus

Online
Games

Diploma of Augmented and Virtual Reality

If you want to be part of the exciting and expanding industry of VR and AR, we want to help you gain the core technical and design skills to work with these technologies.
In a matter of months, you'll learn the key fundamentals of VR and AR. Learning in a world-class environment, you'll be creating on the latest software, with face-to- face guidance from expert lecturers who will give you a deep knowledge in augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, haptic technologies, human-computer interaction and prototyping.

Games Undergraduate Certificate in Augmented and Virtual Reality Application Development
Duration(s)
3 months Full Time
Qualification Undergraduate Certificate
Available to Domestic Students
Campus

Online
Games

Undergraduate Certificate in Augmented and Virtual Reality Application Development

This hands-on undergraduate certificate develops students’ skills and knowledge in applying consumer-level VR and AR hardware and software to produce immersive interactive experiences.
Learning in a world-class environment, you'll be creating on the latest software, with face-to-face guidance from expert lecturers who will give you a deep knowledge in augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, haptic technologies, human-computer interaction and prototyping.

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CAREER OPTIONS

Career opportunities in Games

Many organisations are recognising the importance of ‘gamifying’ online experiences for their customers to encourage behavioural change and so the opportunities for games graduates are ever-expanding. SAE’s internationally accredited Games courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to establish a successful career in this dynamic and exciting industry.

  • Game designer
  • Game economy designer
  • Level designer
  • Simulation specialist
  • Analyst
  • Community manager
  • Systems designer

What you can study at SAE?

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Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
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Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
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CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
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Group 2 Creative Technologies Be at the forefront of the technology designed to enable creativity.
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Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
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Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
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Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
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Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Person working with a 3D printed dog
Animation Animation Animation courses that will render the career you want.
Two students operating an audio desk
Group Audio Audio courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Student adjusting the lighting on set
CI Dark Creative Industries Multidisciplinary courses that’ll allow you to be creative with your career.
Person operating a a VR headset
Group 2 Creative Technologies Be at the forefront of the technology designed to enable creativity.
Student standing and drawing
Group 3 Design Design courses that have the path to your design career laid out.
Man operating camera with green screen in background
Group 4 Film Film courses that have everything from concept to the final cut.
Two students playing video games. Left person has arms up
Group 5 Games Game development and design courses to get your career ahead of the game.
Sound technician fixing a microphone
Group 6 Music Music courses that will get your music career on track.
Person working with a 3D printed dog

Animation

Overview

Animation is one of the few industries that allows you to create what has never been seen before, limited only by your imagination.

Animation is also a profession where technical expertise and application are as important as raw talent, and SAE’s internationally accredited Animation courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to establish a successful career in this growing industry.

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Audio

Overview

SAE’s internationally accredited audio courses will turn you into an in-demand professional with extensive theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on training.

You’ll enjoy hands-on industry experiences with specialist lecturers and mentors who will train you in our world-class facilities with state-of-the-art equipment.

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Creative Industries

Overview

The creative industries encompass the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, and Music. SAE students will explore many facets of the industry including 3D modelling, animation concept development, audio recording, audio editing, poster design, web design, screenwriting, video editing, title sequences, game design, game concept development, music production, and business acumen.

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Creative Technologies

Overview

Stay at the forefront of the industry with SAE's Creative Technology courses. Adapting to and upskilling in technology will keep you changing as the world does.

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Design

Overview

Design is about rethinking the norm, creating elegance of form and beauty, and paying attention to people’s needs.

SAE students will design the interfaces between humans and technology, and the products, systems, services, and environments around us.

Whether your interest is in illustration and image making, layout design, experience design, or communication and marketing campaigns the career options are only limited by your imagination.

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Film

Overview

With SAE’s internationally accredited film courses, you can become part of the film industry’s next generation of creative professionals

Our expert lecturers teach both the traditional skills of filmmaking and put students at the forefront of the technologies shaping the future of the craft.

You’ll graduate with the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to launch your successful career in the world of motion pictures.

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Games

Overview

More than purely a source of entertainment, the Games industry today is thriving with a rapidly growing number of applications and uses.

Many organisations are recognising the importance of ‘gamifying’ online experiences for their customers to encourage behavioural change and so the opportunities for games graduates are ever-expanding.

SAE’s internationally accredited Games courses will give you the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to establish a successful career in this dynamic and exciting industry.

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Music

Overview

SAE's Music courses bring together contemporary songwriting and music production to teach you the strategies, skills, and music production technology alongside recording techniques.

You'll learn all about the music industry whilst having practical, collaborative, industry-based training.

Start your career ahead of the Game

THE SAE DIFFERENCE

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Collaborative project-based courses - with no exams
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Our lecturers know it because they’ve done it
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State of the art facilities and software
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See for yourself at SAE

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What graduates say about SAE

Regina Caramancion

"I really appreciated how my course at SAE not only started with the basics of game development, programming and design, but they were also able to immerse us into what the industry is like." Current Job: Independent Games Developer
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Regina Caramancion

Keovilay Cola Saycocie

"Studying at SAE taught me the fundamentals of game development, without it I probably wouldn't be able to be doing what I am doing right now." Current Job: Unreal Engine Developer
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Keovilay Cola Saycocie

Jair Wallace

"The best memories I have of my time at SAE are my interactions with other students and lecturers. With so many like-minded people surrounding you at all times, you can't help but be inspired and guided to new and exciting ideas on a daily basis." Current Job: Games Designer and Developer
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Jair Wallace
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