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ACCREDITED GAME DESIGN DEGREE WITH INDUSTRY MENTORS

Accredited  |  Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree  |  100% Online

Earn a recognised game design degree while learning industry workflows, building a professional portfolio, and training with experienced game developers.

 

 

 

 

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Bachelor's Degree (AQF 7)
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Diploma - 7 months
Bachelor's Degree - 2 years
Part-time study available

 
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Graduate Careers

Game Design Degree Career Pathways

Game designers create the systems, rules, and worlds of a game to ensure it’s playable and fun. They can focus on levels, stories, and quests or designing and implementing gameplay systems, such as controls,  movement, and combat.

Game Designer

Game designers focus on the function of a game, creating systems, rules, and gameplay, and help with world-building (story and IP) to ensure it’s playable, fun, and engaging. They oversee both the foundation and execution of the game mechanics and overall user experience.

Average Salary
$66,000 -Jnr. Game Designer
$123,000 - Snr. Game Designer
Systems designer

A system designer is the creator of the software systems that will power a video game. They are brought in early in the development process to analyze the scope and design of the game to set up the platforms that will bring the game to life.

Average Salary
$68,000 -Jnr. Systems Designer
$126,000 -Snr. Systems Designer
Level designer

Level Design, a specialization of game design, focuses on the creation and practical implementation of levels, environments, stories, and quests while considering flow, pace, and space. A Level Designer also creates each level's entry and exit points and guides the player logically through the game via its rules, rewards, and objectives.

Average Salary
$57,000 -Jnr. level designer
$101,000 -Snr. level designer
Narrative designer

From crafting intricate dialogues and character backgrounds to constructing compelling quests and branching narratives, a Narrative Designer not only weaves an engaging story but also provides players with meaningful choices that impact the game's progression, making the virtual world come alive with depth and emotional resonance.

Average Salary
$71,000 -Jnr. Narrative Designer
$120,000 -Snr. Narrative Designer
Course Overview

Game Design Degree

DIPLOMA  |  BACHELOR'S DEGREE 


Overview

Our game design degree will teach you how to plan, develop, and implement immersive and interactive video games in Unreal Engine. Following industry-standard workflows and practices, you’ll learn development tools and techniques and understand concepts and theories that will help you thrive along with the industry.

  • Industry-Driven Curriculum
    Our degrees are designed by film, game, and digital arts professionals, teaching the skills studios want.
  • Globally Recognized Qualifications:
    Graduate with an accredited degree or diploma respected worldwide, opening doors to global career opportunities.
  • Hands-On Learning
    Gain real-world experience through practical assignments and a polished portfolio that impresses employers.
  • Core Studio Skills
    Learn essential skills like communication, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork to thrive in fast-paced studio environments.

BECOME A GAME DESIGNER

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Our Difference

Master Your Skills. Master Your Future.

Our mission is to ensure graduates are the best trained and best prepared for a successful career in their chosen field.

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Learn from the best! Our instructors are seasoned industry pros and bring real-world knowledge to the classroom, ensuring you're equipped with the skills that studios demand.

 
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Our goal is to make you job-ready. You'll graduate with technical skills and a deep understanding of the industry, making you a valuable asset to any studio.

 
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Join an active community and network with peers, mentors, and industry professionals. Our strong industry connections can help you access job opportunities post-graduation.

 
Mentors

Learn Directly From Film & Game Mentors

Study game development with a professional as your guide. These experienced industry veterans have the skills, knowledge, and industry insights to prepare you for your career.

Student Testimonials

Get The Education Your Deserve

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"CG Spectrum's training got me hired in the industry.

CG Spectrum helped me build the skills and connections that directly resulted in getting hired as a Gameplay Programmer at New World Interactive."

 

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Jeff G  |  Game Development

 
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"A cornerstone for your career.

I can honestly say that even by having experience in the field, I've gained a mind-blowing volume of understanding, even when considering the most basic of aspects behind Game Design and Development! Concepts I thought I knew now look so different in a new light. Lessons are challenging, and assignments and classes engaging. A must for any professional looking to up their game a notch or 73."

 

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Fritz M  |  Game Development

 
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"CG Spectrum has exceeded my expectations in terms of quality of learning, support, and continued guidance from mentors and peers.

Also, the community at CG Spectrum is amazing! People are passionate about what they study and do. It's a great study and work environment."

 

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Alexios V |  Game Development

 
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"CG Spectrum is the perfect place to gain focus, understanding, an encouragement for your journey.

If you are looking for a supportive place to gain or hone skills in game design or other verticals, CGS is a fantastic and worthy place to dive in."

 

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Shaul H  |  Game Development

 
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"I chose CG Spectrum because I wanted to take my learning to the next level & ensure I was working on the most efficient way to get into the industry.

Chris Swain was the guiding force that kept me headed in the right direction with his sage advice. He was also a calming presence that kept me relaxed during what was often an overwhelming experience.

Thank you Chris for being a friend, a motivator, and a teammate during my time at CG Spectrum and beyond."

 

luke-williford Luke Williford  |  Game Development

 
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"CG Spectrum prepares you to work as a professional game designer from day one.

The most impressive quality CG Spectrum offers is a course that makes study as if you were on your first job. If you are willing to put the energy into studying and do the assignments as if you were on the job, and if you are ready to hear your mentor's suggestions and challenge yourself to push your limits, you will get an experience very similar to the workplace. "

 

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Loris C  |  Game Development

 
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"My experience at CG Spectrum was second to none, and taught me so much more than I initially anticipated.

My mentor took me from being barely computer literate to an animator working at a studio in only a year and a half. The information and level of teaching at CG Spectrum will absolutely not be found anywhere else."

 

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Kieran L  |  Game Art & Animation

 
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"Having a mentor definitely helped! It was awesome to have someone I could reach out to when I was stuck.

Getting the weekly feedback also helped in terms of what to improve and what to focus on next. In Term 3, we learned Unreal Engine; I implemented the knowledge I gained in that course to my Advanced 3D Modeling Course to create some additional renders that demonstrated my understanding of using and integrating game-ready assets into an actual game engine.

 

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Benjamin O  | Game Art & Animation

 
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"I highly recommend signing up with CG Spectrum!

I was looking for a final push to bump my skills and finally start applying for jobs as an artist. Shortly after finishing my Advanced 3D Modeling Course I landed my first job as Junior Environment Artist, which was my dream!"

 

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Kasia P  |  Game Art & Animation

 
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"Having someone that is part of the industry personalizing your training, and providing honest feedback backed up by years of experience is something very valuable you won't get in other Game Programming Courses.

My mentor assisted me in realizing a game prototype I had in mind for quite a long time, and that was amazing. I highly recommend anyone interested in the course to spend that extra money and go for the 1-to-1 formula, because that's where you'll see the biggest difference with other online resources."

 

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Luca Piedrelli  |  Game Development

 
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