Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Applied Innovation

Overview

With our Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/ Bachelor of Applied Innovation you'll learn about how gaming, interactive play and constant innovation are embedded in our culture and technology.  You'll collaborate in small and large groups designing, developing and playtesting games in a studio environment - all leading toward the development of an original game in your final year.

Learning outcomes

On successfull completion of this course students will be able to: 

• systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings of Games and Interactivity
• formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in the area of Games and Interactivity
• critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of Games and Interactivity
• define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in the area of Games and Interactivity
• apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
• Interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
• Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international contexts
•  Apply a series of thinking systems, creativity toolkits and innovation frameworks to design contextually-relevant solutions addressing local and global challenges in and outside their discipline
• Identify and articulate opportunities to innovate and create impact informed by user-centred research and/or data
• Adapt their discipline skillsets in new situations in response to complex and changing contexts, including interdisciplinary environments
• Facilitate and contribute to innovation teams that seek solutions to complex challenges, using inclusive collaboration practices to leverage different skills and perspectives
• Navigate commercial, human and technical requirements aided by prototyping and testing to deliver solutions that create value
• Communicate the value of experimentation, ideas and innovation with confidence in developing solutions to investors, potential partners, employers or other stakeholders
• Develop futures-focused innovations that integrate responsible social, technological and environmental factors

Career opportunities

Career outcomes will vary depending on discipline focus and individual majors, and complement discipline employability skills through innovation capabilities. Graduates will have the skills and attributes for a range of professional innovation roles including Innovation Consultant, Innovation Lead, Innovation Analyst, Strategic Designer, Creative Producer, Start-up Founder, Human-Centred Researcher, Self-employed Entrepreneur, Product Manager, Transformation Lead, Innovation Strategist and Innovation Manager.

Course rules

To qualify for the double award of Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Applied Innovation students must complete 400 credit points comprising:

• Eight [8] core units of study (100 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study from the Games and Interactivity major (100 credit points)
• Six [6] units of study from the Applied Innovation major (100 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of other studies comprising a co-major, minor/s or electives (100 credit points)

Students must not complete more than 200 credit points (normally 16 units) at Introductory level.

A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternative.

Professional placements

Domestic students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement through a competitive selection process. Please note that due to government regulation international students holding a student visa are not able to undertake Professional Placements in this course.

Students who undertake a 12 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 475 credit points comprising:

• Eight [8] core units of study (100 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study from the Games and Interactivity major (100 credit points)
• Six [6] units of study from the Applied Innovation major (100 credit points)
• Six[6] units of other studies comprising a minor and/or electives (75 credit points)
• Four [4] units of study of the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points)

Students who elect to undertake a 6 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 437.5 credit points comprising:

• Eight [8] core units of study (100 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study from the Games and Interactivity major (100 credit points)
• Six [6] units of study from the Applied Innovation major (100 credit points)
• Seven [7] units of other studies comprising a minor and/or electives (87.5 credit points)
• Two [2] units of study from the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points

Maximun accreditation

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Games and Interactivity/Bachelor of Applied Innovation is 200 credit points (normally 16 units), 100 credit points maximum from each discipline.

B. Applicants with higher education study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history, including results from previous higher education study will be considered for entry into this course. If previous higher education qualifications are incomplete, results must have been obtained in the last seven years. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

C. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Educational history 

An applicant's entire academic history from the past seven years, including complete and/or incomplete post-secondary VET studies, will be considered for entry into this course. Only graded results will be considered. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.

D. Applicants with work and life experience

Entire academic record 

This course uses an applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations, including an applicant's ATAR results from the last seven years can be considered for entry into this course. 

Meeting course prerequisites 

As for Year 12 or equivalent. 

STAT/Bridging courses 

Results from the STAT Multiple Choice will be considered for applicants without an ATAR and whose post-secondary studies do not meet the minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet the English prerequisites can sit STAT Written English. STAT results are valid for two years.