In this program, you will learn to write, code or use game-development engines to create computer or video games. This program is multidisciplinary, industry-focused and the only one of its kind in Australia. You'll work with artists and producers to create, or modify the game to enhance its capabilities, incorporating digital graphics, animation, sound, video, photographs and images. This unique program mirrors the games design industry, giving you the chance to work with digital art teams in a studio environment to develop computer games and graphics software. Delivered in a context of IT and design framework, you will learn specialised skills, knowledge and theory for the development of creative vision and expression in digital art, games graphic design and digital graphics programming. You'll undertake projects in games studio in first year and interactive digital media in third year. In second and third years, students specialise in their area of interest. Elective courses may be taken from either the School of Computer Science or the School of Media and Communication.

Graduates typically work in the games and computer graphics industries or the general IT industry. On completion of the degree, you will have acquired aesthetic and technical abilities in art, design and programming. This provides entry into industry as animators, 3D visualisers and modellers, games programmers, graphics programmers, interface designers, and digital artists.