Fast facts
Course facts at a glance.
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Game Production)
Study Game Production at Flinders
Build a career making games.
A hands-on degree with an emphasis on the creative aspects of gaming, in this degree 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 and 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.
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.
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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.
*PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2022-26
^The Rookies Awards 2021
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
*PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2022-26
What you will study
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate conceptual, practical and technical skills to produce interactive assets at industry standard
- Collaborate and communicate effectively within collaborative production and planning teams within game production pipelines
- Demonstrate knowledge of industry standard software, games engines, and production practices
- Articulate creative concepts, and apply critical reflection, judgement, and problem solving skills relating to creative practice
- Effectively plan and adapt knowledge and skills to different phases of the game production process
- Give, receive and apply constructive feedback on major creative projects
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This course equips students with the professional skills in asset production for interactive media, specifically games. Students will gain experience working with industry standard software packages and game engines and will have opportunities for collaboration on games and VFX projects.
A hands-on degree with an emphasis on the creative aspects of game production
develop an in-depth knowledge of the games industry, the game design pipeline and the history, aesthetics and societal impact of games and gaming.
ATAR and Student Profile Information
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 98.10 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 77.63 | 82.13 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 51.20 | 60.05 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 58 | 23% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 28 | 11% |
| Work and life experience | 23 | 9% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 94 | 38% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 36 | 15% |
| International Students | <5 | <5 |
| All students | 247 | 100% |
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How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements.
(See fast facts at top of the page and additional entry requirements)
Consider the admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application.
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Applicants must also submit:
- a supporting statement - responding to why they wish to study the course
- a Curriculum Vitae - including details of publications, performance, work history, training or other experience they consider relevant to their application
- a portfolio - examples of original work in film, video production, creative written work, photography, art work, graphic design and/or production management materials.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:
How to apply
Select your course.
Check the entry requirements.
(See fast facts at top of the page and additional entry requirements)
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
Applicants are required to submit a written statement, CV and a show reel/portfolio, and submit a completed and signed coversheet.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.
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