Bachelor of Screen Arts - Game Design Major
Creative Media
A course by
SIT
A dynamic three-year degree developing creative and technical skills in 2D/3D art, game design, animation, and interactive storytelling for careers in the screen and game industries. Study onsite or via HyFlex delivery.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop practical creative skills
Gain experience in 2D and 3D art, digital drawing, and animation for screen and games using industry-standard technologies.
Master game design and interactive storytelling
Build ability to design and develop complex, story-based interactive projects with a focus on user experience and audience-centred design.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Screen Arts - Game Design Major at SIT prepares students for creative careers in game development and the wider screen arts industries. Students gain practical and theoretical knowledge in areas like 2D/3D art, animation, game production, storytelling, and collaborative project work. The programme emphasizes both individual and team projects, critical thinking, problem-solving, and developing industry-required skills using industry-standard software and equipment. Graduates leave ready for diverse roles in the rapidly evolving digital creative sectors.
Course Content
- Cross-disciplinary creative industry workshops
- Studio digital practice
- Game art and design (2D and 3D)
- Storyboarding and narrative design
- Principles of animation
- 2D and 3D animation for games and cut scenes
- Studio and digital drawing
- Communications, project management, leadership, and team building
- World building and conceptual art
- Portfolio and collaborative project work
- Industry software (e.g., Maya, Zbrush, Unity, Unreal, Adobe suite)
Entry Requirements
University Entrance (NCEA Level 3 or equivalent; three subjects at Level 3)
Build towards these roles
2D artist3D artistGame designerAnimatorEnvironment artistGame production rolesCreative industry multidisciplinary roles
Build skills in these industries
Creative industries
