Bachelor of Creative Arts (Game Production)

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs. Prerequisites: Portfolio, CV and written statement.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing;
• TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing;
• Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Writing, 169 Speaking;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100

Course Details

If you love games and are interested in how they work, this is the degree for you. A hands-on degree with an emphasis on the creative aspects of game production, in this Bachelor of Creative Arts you'll develop an in-depth knowledge of the games industry, the game design pipeline and the history, aesthetics and societal impact of games and gaming.

Through the creation of assets for use in the game design pipeline with topics in game art, game narrative and game design, you'll develop the essential skills in game production using industry standard software and game engines.

Games can be everything from simple casual mobile games through to amazing virtual reality worlds and as games have become more sophisticated, the art and worldbuilding behind them has also grown more complex. Artists, writers, sound designers and animators are now bringing us vast worlds with engaging storylines and every little piece needs to be created by someone. We want to help you be part of that team.

You'll work alongside industry and collaborate with other students on real-world games and VFX projects, developing the highly sought after and transferrable skills that employers want. At the end of this degree, you'll be skilled in critical analysis and reflection of the game creation process, preparing you for a fulfilling career in this growing industry. With the gaming industry tipped to be worth $464.4 billion AUD by 2026, there is no better time than now to start your career in games.

Why study Game Production at Flinders?

• The gaming industry has seen huge growth since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and is tipped to be worth $464.4 billion AUD by 2026
• Be taught by industry-leading, practising creative specialists who specialise in digital games and games production
• Gain work experience as part of your study with built-in industry engagement opportunities
• Build highly sought after transferrable, innovative and creative skills to enhance your career opportunities
• Graduate with a portfolio of high quality creative work
• Build your connections and networks before you graduate within the closely connected South Australian creative community
• Study in state-of-the-art facilities, such as The Void – a motion-capture and virtual reality lab
• Collaborate with other Creative Arts areas on major creative projects.

Your career

With the gaming industry tipped to be worth $464.4 billion AUD by 2026, there is no better time than now to start your career in this growing industry. Take your first step into a career in game production and learn the latest skills to enhance your career prospects.

Potential occupations include:

• Game artist
• Game designer
• Concept or character artist
• Game writer
• Game tester
• Game critic/journalist/blogger
• Independent game creator
• 3d modeller
• 3d rigger
• Texture artist
• Level designer
• Game UI designer
• Games focussed 2d and 3d animator
• Game narrative designer
• Environment artist
• Game testing and QA

Potential employers include:

• Game studios
• Interactive design studios
• Animation studios
• Visualisation studios
• freelance work and independent productions