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Interactive Gaming
Diploma of Interactive Gaming (NZQA Level 6, 145 credits)
Media Design School's Diploma of Interactive Gaming is designed for students wanting to pursue game programming study at an undergraduate level.
The qualification is specifically designed so graduates qualify for direct entry onto the level 7 graduate programme in game development (programming stream) although graduates can also use their interactive skills to seek employment in various interactive media industry fields.
During their studies students learn the key programming skills needed for game developments, building knowledge and skills including C/C++ programming, programming for real-time applications, 3D Mathematics, Game Architectures, Graphics Programming, as well as learning how to implement original game ideas. During the last eight weeks of the course, students work collaboratively on an original, game project, fixed in scope to include Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production phases.Media Design School's Diploma of Interactive Gaming is designed for students wanting to pursue game programming study at an undergraduate level.
The qualification is specifically designed so graduates qualify for direct entry onto the level 7 graduate programme in game development (programming stream) although graduates can also use their interactive skills to seek employment in various interactive media industry fields.
Team Game Project Showcase
Click here to view final game projects involving programmers, emulating industry practices and protocols.
Graduate Outcomes
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The majority of graduates of the Diploma of Interactive Gaming progress to the programming stream of Media Design School's Graduate Diploma of Game Development (64-weeks).
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Graduates may also choose to seek employment in entry-level roles in game production or related programming industries or apply their skills to application programming, entertainment media development or to emerging interactive technologies.
Media Design School reserves the right to modify or amend the curriculum and/or software applications without written notice.
