Diploma in Game Design & Development

The Diploma is designed to enable participants to excel in Game Design and Development through teaching the basics in designing, creating and publishing engaging games. This programme also provides a solid foundation in multimedia, software skills and project experience required in the Game industry. By using programming tools and teaching the latest software skills, participants will not only be able to create market-driven games, but also able to consider business elements in their game projects. This would give them a competitive edge over their peers.

Main Objectives of the Course

This course will give participants a holistic approach to an enriching learning experience and assessments via coursework as well as paper examinations to become well-versed in the Game-focused industry through realistic project work, coursework and practical programming skills. Topics include Game Design, Visual and Audio effects, Animations, Game AI, Game Programming and Game Production.

This diploma will equip participants with the required game industry knowledge, as well as some of the most current and highly sought after IT skills in computing platforms. Graduates from this programme can look forward to exciting careers in the gaming and digital media industry.

Delivery Mode

The Diploma in Game Design and Development is available on both full-time and part-time basis. The course consists of 6 modules and can be completed in 15 months.

Availability

January / March / May / July / September / November

Course Design & Content

• DM-110 Game Design

  This module will equip students with the fundamentals of designing and creating games through various computing PC platforms.

  
  

• DM-111 Game Visual & Audio effects

  This module introduces the essential techniques of creating quality commercial games.

  
  

• DM-112 Game Animation

  This module introduces students to 2D and 3D graphics & animation. Students will learn various techniques of creating 2D and 3D graphics such as animated models and animated action for objects and characters.

  
  

• DM-113 Game AI

  This module covers the importance of AI in the gaming world, the reason why it is the heart of attractive commercial games and why is always present in the best game application.

  
  

• DM-114 Game Programming

  This module aims to introduce you to the basics of writing 2D and 3D games using simple languages such as graphics command for games creation.

  
  

• DM-115 Creative Project

  This module discusses the possible challenges that students will experience as project leaders. Besides technical know-how, students will need management skills that will help them complete projects successfully on time, within budget while ensuring that the needs of their customers are met.

  
  

Assessment

Each module will be assessed either by a final Project with a combination of class participation, quizzes, assignments and/ or presentations.

Entry Requirements

• 3 GCE “O” Level Passes (including at least a C6 for English as first language and any other 2 subjects, including a mathematics or science subject); or
  
• 5 GCE “N” level passes with (including at least a C6 for English as first language and any other 2 subjects, including a mathematics, science or technical subject) with 3 years working experience, preferably in an IT position.
• In absence of equivalent qualifications, mature candidates (18 years and above) with relevant working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Programme Advancement

Course Fees

Local Students | International Students

Programme fees are not inclusive of textbooks.

All prices are subject to prevailing GST. All fees are payable to ‘ERC Institute Pte Ltd’ in Singapore Dollars.

Please note that the tuition fees and/or other course fees may vary over time due to ERCI’s promotions. We will try our best to update the tuition fees and any other course fees on this website in a timely manner. Our programme executives would be pleased to provide you with the most updated price list. Please seek advise from our programme executives for alternative mode of payment.

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